New World Stages

New World Stages

Address
340 West 50th Street, New York, NY, 10019

About

Located beneath the Worldwide Plaza between Times Square and Hell’s Kitchen, New World Stages is a modern performing arts complex with five theatres for Off-Broadway productions.

The building was constructed in 1994 on the site of the third Madison Square Garden. It first opened as a Loews Cineplex Entertainment multiplex cinema, which closed in 2001.

For the next three years, the building underwent substantial renovations and finally reopened as Dodger Stages in 2004, designed by architects Beyer, Blinder, and Belle. The theatre complex was renamed New World Stages on March 16, 2006, and Stage Entertainment assumed sole ownership of the property. The Shubert Organization took over ownership and operation on November 17, 2017.

All five spaces have between 100 and 500 seats, officially deeming New World Stages an Off-Broadway venue. Stage 1 and Stage 3 are the largest theatres in the complex with 499 seats. Stages 2 and 4 offer a 350-seat capacity. Stage 5 is the smallest venue with 199 seats. The Green Room is the official bar and lounge for New World Stages, but it can also be a performance space.

How to get to New World Stages off Broadway

New World Stages is closest to the 50th St. subway stop on the C and E lines. The nearest bus stop is 9 Av./W 50 St. on the M11 line.

Where is The Play That Goes Wrong playing?

The Play That Goes Wrong is at New World Stages' Stage 4. The comedy play made its Broadway debut in 2017, and after running there for two years, it transferred off Broadway.

Previous productions that enjoyed long Off-Broadway runs at New World Stages after closing on Broadway are Jersey Boys and Avenue Q.

Seating plan

Map and travel info

New World Stages340 West 50th Street, New York, NY, 10019
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Nearest Subway Station50th Street Station

Current and upcoming productions at New World Stages

The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers

Feb 14, 2024 - Jun 2, 2024

A Sign of the Times

Feb 7, 2024 - Jun 2, 2024

Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo

Sep 19, 2019 - Dec 14, 2024

Past productions at New World Stages

Gazillion Bubble Show

Nov 5, 2021 - May 29, 2022

The Play That Goes Wrong

Feb 11, 2019 - Apr 30, 2023

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