West side of Broadway between 32nd & 33rd
New York, NY
BUILT: 1875
DEMOLISHED: 1909
SEATING CAPACITY: 1126
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DATES PRODUCTION 7/14/1936 - Help Yourself (1936) 5/15/1936 - Class of '29 (1936) 3/20/1936 - Murder in the Cathedral (1936) 2/21/1936 - American Holiday (1936) 1/28/1932 - 1/28/1932 Through the Years (1932) 1/28/1932 - 2/13/1932 Through the Years (1932) 10/27/1931 - 10/27/1931 East Wind (1931) 10/27/1931 - 11/14/1931 East Wind (1931) 9/8/1931 - 9/19/1931 Free For All (1931) 12/31/1900 - 12/31/1900 The Burgomaster (1900) 12/3/1900 - 12/3/1900 Sweet Anne Page (1900)
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 19, 2026- ALL OUT Welcomes Starry New Cast Members and More
by - Feb 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Feb 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Sarasota Jewish Theatre Presents THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026
“The Tale of the Allergist's Wife” by Charles Busch, is on stage at Sarasota Jewish Theatre from March 4 to 15. Check out photos of the production below.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026
“The Tale of the Allergist's Wife” by Charles Busch, is on stage at Sarasota Jewish Theatre from March 4 to 15. Check out photos of the production below.
DYBBUK BAT MITZVAH Set for Industry Reading at Manhattan Theatre Club Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
DYBBUK BAT MITZVAH, a new play by Becca Schlossberg, will have an industry reading in NYC. Becca Schlossberg's new play explores themes of Jewish folklore and womanhood with a humorous twist
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
DYBBUK BAT MITZVAH, a new play by Becca Schlossberg, will have an industry reading in NYC. Becca Schlossberg's new play explores themes of Jewish folklore and womanhood with a humorous twist
Photos: Pedro Pascal and Lux Pascal Visit BUG on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 17, 2026
Pedro Pascal and Lux Pascal recently paid a visit to Bug on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment when the brother-and-sister pair met with the cast backstage. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 17, 2026
Pedro Pascal and Lux Pascal recently paid a visit to Bug on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment when the brother-and-sister pair met with the cast backstage. Check out photos here!
Amalia Yoo, Morgan Scott, Natalie Rebenkoff, To Lead Industry Reading Of New Play BLUELIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2026
286 Productions to present an invite-only industry reading of the new play Bluelight, written and directed by Carley Lovito, on Monday, February 23 in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2026
286 Productions to present an invite-only industry reading of the new play Bluelight, written and directed by Carley Lovito, on Monday, February 23 in New York City.
THE MONSTERS Extends Off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club extends The Monsters Off-Broadway through March 22, adding an extra week. The play by Ngozi Anyanwu stars Aigner Mizzelle and Okieriete 'Oak' Onaodowan.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club extends The Monsters Off-Broadway through March 22, adding an extra week. The play by Ngozi Anyanwu stars Aigner Mizzelle and Okieriete 'Oak' Onaodowan.
Review Roundup: Manhattan Theatre Club Off-Broadway Premiere of THE MONSTERS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
Read reviews for Manhattan Theatre Club's Off-Broadway premiere of The Monsters, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu. The Monsters is about two siblings, LIL and BIG, who reunite after a long time apart and must wrestle with their pasts.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
Read reviews for Manhattan Theatre Club's Off-Broadway premiere of The Monsters, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu. The Monsters is about two siblings, LIL and BIG, who reunite after a long time apart and must wrestle with their pasts.
Cast Set for SOMEBODY TO LOVE World Premiere at Rubicon Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026
Rubicon Theatre Company has revealed cast and creative team of the World Premiere of Somebody to Love: A New Musical that will play the Karyn Jackson Theater in Ventura, California.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026
Rubicon Theatre Company has revealed cast and creative team of the World Premiere of Somebody to Love: A New Musical that will play the Karyn Jackson Theater in Ventura, California.
How 54 Below is Confronting Financial Challenges; Richard Frankel Discusses the Future
by Cara Joy David - Feb 9, 2026
In December, word started spreading that the venue we know as 54 Below was hitting the rental market. Various area businesses were contacted by those who were marketing the property for occupancy in the first quarter of 2027.
by Cara Joy David - Feb 9, 2026
In December, word started spreading that the venue we know as 54 Below was hitting the rental market. Various area businesses were contacted by those who were marketing the property for occupancy in the first quarter of 2027.
Manhattan Theatre Club Unveils 2026 Ted Snowdon Reading Series Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for its 2026 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Now in its 28th year, the program supports the development of new theatrical work through free, rehearsed readings.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for its 2026 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Now in its 28th year, the program supports the development of new theatrical work through free, rehearsed readings.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for February 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2026
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. February is filled with world premieres featuring well-known stars. See the full list!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2026
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. February is filled with world premieres featuring well-known stars. See the full list!
Cast Set For JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre had announced casting for the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning play Jaja's African Hair Braiding which runs at the venue from Wednesday 18 March – Saturday 25 April 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre had announced casting for the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning play Jaja's African Hair Braiding which runs at the venue from Wednesday 18 March – Saturday 25 April 2026.
Photos: BIGFOOT! Off-Broadway Cast Meets the Press
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
Last week, the cast and creative team of the new musical BIGFOOT! took a break from rehearsals to meet the press. The production opens off-Broadway this year. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
Last week, the cast and creative team of the new musical BIGFOOT! took a break from rehearsals to meet the press. The production opens off-Broadway this year. Check out photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 27, 2026- Tony Awards Sets Date and Theatre and More
by - Jan 27, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jan 27, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
BUG on Broadway Starring Carrie Coon Extends for a Second Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, will extend its run for the second time.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, will extend its run for the second time.
Broadway Meets THE BEAUTY: A Guide to the Stage Stars in the New FX Series
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 26, 2026
From Anthony Ramos to Ben Platt, take a look at all the Broadway stars to look out for when you tune in to Ryan Murphy's new series, The Beauty. New episodes debut on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FX and Hulu.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 26, 2026
From Anthony Ramos to Ben Platt, take a look at all the Broadway stars to look out for when you tune in to Ryan Murphy's new series, The Beauty. New episodes debut on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FX and Hulu.
The Business Behind Broadway: When and Why Shows Open or Close
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 24, 2026
Ever wonder why certain times of year bring a boom in new Broadway shows, whereas other times it's closing notice after closing notice? It's not just a coincidence. A lot of money goes into making theater happen and the business of Broadway is complicated. Let's break down the basics...
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 24, 2026
Ever wonder why certain times of year bring a boom in new Broadway shows, whereas other times it's closing notice after closing notice? It's not just a coincidence. A lot of money goes into making theater happen and the business of Broadway is complicated. Let's break down the basics...
RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE Sequel Now in Production; Uma Thurman, Stephen Fry & More Returning
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026
Production is now underway for Red, White & Royal Wedding, the highly anticipated sequel to Matthew López's Red, White & Royal Blue. The cast will feature the return of Nicholas Galitzine, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Uma Thurman, Stephen Fry, Sarah Shahi, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026
Production is now underway for Red, White & Royal Wedding, the highly anticipated sequel to Matthew López's Red, White & Royal Blue. The cast will feature the return of Nicholas Galitzine, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Uma Thurman, Stephen Fry, Sarah Shahi, and more.
Listen: Katerina McCrimmon Debuts Cole Porter Single From Debut Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026
Musical theater performer Katerina McCrimmon has released “Night and Day,” her new, jazzy take on the Cole Porter standard taken from her forthcoming debut album. Listen to it now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026
Musical theater performer Katerina McCrimmon has released “Night and Day,” her new, jazzy take on the Cole Porter standard taken from her forthcoming debut album. Listen to it now.
Goodspeed to Host 41 Writers for Annual Writers Grove
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 14th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Connecticut.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 14th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Connecticut.
Manhattan Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in Manhattan Theatre?
Manhattan Theatre's current show is Help Yourself which began performances on 7/14/1936.
What when was Manhattan Theatre built?
Manhattan Theatre was built in 1875.
How many seats does Manhattan Theatre have?
Manhattan Theatre has 1126 seats.
What were the longest running shows at Manhattan Theatre?
Sweet Anne Page which ran from 12/3/1900 to 12/29/1900, The Burgomaster which ran from 12/31/1900 to 1/26/1901, East Wind which ran from 10/27/1931 to 11/14/1931, Through the Years which ran from 1/28/1932 to 2/13/1932 and Free For All which ran from 9/8/1931 to 9/19/1931,
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