Stage 42

Address:
422 West 42nd Street (between 9th and 10th)
New York, NY 10036

BUILT: 2002

SEATING CAPACITY: 499
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Stage 42 History

Stage 42 was built by the Shubert Organization in 2002, as part of a new residential tower located on West 42nd Street’s Theatre Row. Originally named the Little Shubert, Stage 42 is the first off-Broadway theatre owned by the Shubert Organization.

Shows at the Stage 42

DATES PRODUCTION

3/20/2026 - Gotta Dance with AMERICAN DANCE MACHINE (2026)
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10/14/2025 - 11/30/2025 Romy & Michele: The Musical (2025)

4/19/2024 - 4/29/2025 Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern (2024)

7/26/2022 - Kinky Boots (2022)

10/25/2021 - Trevor: The Musical (2021)

2/11/2019 - 1/5/2020 Fiddler on the Roof (2019)

7/6/2018 - Smokey Joe's Cafe (2018)

10/6/2017 - When Pigs Fly (2017) [Cancelled]
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9/26/2015 - Trip of Love (2015)

9/19/2013 - 12/22/2013 Lady Day (2013)

5/30/2013 - 9/1/2013 Potted Potter (2013)

5/19/2012 - 9/2/2012 Potted Potter (2012)

4/28/2011 - 5/29/2011 Lucky Guy (2011)

12/14/2010 - 1/9/2011 Dracula (2011)

7/5/2010 - 8/29/2010 Viagara Falls (2010)

9/29/2007 - 1/27/2008 Three Mo' Tenors (2007)

9/12/2007 - 1/27/2008 Three Mo' Tenors (2007)

11/3/2006 - 4/29/2007 My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy! (2006)

10/31/2005 - 11/13/2005 Captain Louie (2005)

10/31/2005 - 11/13/2005 Captain Louie (2005)

2/22/2005 - 5/29/2005 Shockheaded Peter (2005)

2/22/2005 - 5/29/2005 Shockheaded Peter (2005)

8/19/2004 - 8/20/2004 A Tale of Two Cities (2004)

11/11/2003 - 6/27/2004 Fame on 42nd Street (2003)

11/11/2003 - 6/27/2004 Fame on 42nd Street (2003)

12/18/2002 - 1/5/2003 Tommy Tune: White Tie and Tails (2002)

- Under My Skin (unknown)

- Chasing Nicolette (2005)

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GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. The production, presented by Riki Kane Larimer, features recreated choreography from classic Broadway and Hollywood musicals. Watch a video of highlights from the show!

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Stage 42 Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Stage 42?

Stage 42's current show is Gotta Dance with AMERICAN DANCE MACHINE which began performances on 3/20/2026.

What when was Stage 42 built?

Stage 42 was built in 2002.

How many seats does Stage 42 have?

Stage 42 has 499 seats.

What were the longest running shows at Stage 42?

My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy! which ran from 12/8/2006 to 8/24/2008, Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern which ran from 4/19/2024 to 5/11/2025, Fiddler on the Roof which ran from 2/21/2019 to 1/5/2020, Trip of Love which ran from 10/18/2015 to 8/7/2016 and

What show is next for Stage 42?

Stage 42's next show is Gotta Dance with AMERICAN DANCE MACHINE which begins performances on 3/20/2026.

Videos

Shows at the Stage 42
DATES			PRODUCTION
3/20/2026	-		Gotta Dance with AMERICAN DANCE MACHINE (2026) Click Here to Buy Tickets
10/14/2025	-	11/30/2025	Romy & Michele: The Musical (2025)
4/19/2024	-	4/29/2025	Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern (2024)
7/26/2022	-		Kinky Boots (2022)
10/25/2021	-		Trevor: The Musical (2021)
2/11/2019	-	1/5/2020	Fiddler on the Roof (2019)
7/6/2018	-		Smokey Joe's Cafe (2018)
10/6/2017	-		When Pigs Fly (2017) [Cancelled] Click Here to Buy Tickets
9/26/2015	-		Trip of Love (2015)
9/19/2013	-	12/22/2013	Lady Day (2013)
5/30/2013	-	9/1/2013	Potted Potter (2013)
5/19/2012	-	9/2/2012	Potted Potter (2012)
4/28/2011	-	5/29/2011	Lucky Guy (2011)
12/14/2010	-	1/9/2011	Dracula (2011)
7/5/2010	-	8/29/2010	Viagara Falls (2010)
9/29/2007	-	1/27/2008	Three Mo' Tenors (2007)
9/12/2007	-	1/27/2008	Three Mo' Tenors (2007)
11/3/2006	-	4/29/2007	My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy! (2006)
10/31/2005	-	11/13/2005	Captain Louie (2005)
10/31/2005	-	11/13/2005	Captain Louie (2005)
2/22/2005	-	5/29/2005	Shockheaded Peter (2005)
2/22/2005	-	5/29/2005	Shockheaded Peter (2005)
8/19/2004	-	8/20/2004	A Tale of Two Cities (2004)
11/11/2003	-	6/27/2004	Fame on 42nd Street (2003)
11/11/2003	-	6/27/2004	Fame on 42nd Street (2003)
12/18/2002	-	1/5/2003	Tommy Tune: White Tie and Tails (2002)
	-		Under My Skin (unknown)
	-		Chasing Nicolette (2005)