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The Streets of New York

The Streets of New York - 1963 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Maidman Playhouse
42nd Street New York, NY 10036

Based on the play by Dion Boucicault


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Lost Broadway Theaters That Are Still Standing
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 21, 2025


Broadway currently boasts 41 theaters. This number has always been ever-changing—since even before the first time the word “Broadway” was used to describe professional theater in New York.

What's Next for the Ed Sullivan Theatre?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2026


The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.

An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 9, 2025


Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987. 

Tony Trischka to Showcase New Album At CD Release Show at Club Passim on June 8
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024


The great banjo legend Tony Trischka will be celebrating the release of his brand new Earl Scruggs tribute record, Earl Jam, at Club Passim on June 8.

Undermain Theatre Announces EXIT THE KING And More for 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2024


UNDERMAIN has announced its 41st 2024/2025 Season The Season of Identity.

THE SNOWY DAY and THE NUTCRACKER Come to the Polka Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024


The Polka Theatre has announced further plans for the festive season 2024: playing alongside the previously announced The Nutcracker in the Main Theatre, will be a brand-new dance adaptation of Ezra Jack Keats' award-winning picture book The Snowy Day.

JERSEY BOYS, PIPPIN, and More Set For Weston Theater Company's 88th Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024


Weston Theater Company has announced its 88th theatrical season featuring five marquee titles. This summer’s shows will be performed entirely at Weston’s Walker Farm Theater. Learn more about the lineup here!

Robert Bathurst Returns to JEFFREY BERNARD IS UNWELL at the Coach and Horses Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024


Laughter, Legends, Lock-in! Robert Bathurst returns to star in the immersive production of 'Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell' at the Coach and Horses pub in Soho. Don't miss this critically acclaimed show!

Riverside Theatre Presents JERSEY BOYS, January 2- 28
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2023


Riverside Theatre presents the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical, Jersey Boys. Don't miss this incredible show!

Save up to 59% on Tickets for the Final Weeks of JERSEY BOYS
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 5, 2023


Save up to 59% on Jersey Boys-now in its final weeks

The Bread & Puppet Theater To Return to NYC with Political Puppet Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2023


The Bread & Puppet Theater returns to NYC with two urgently-needed political puppet shows. Limited tickets available.

Where Else Have the Tony Awards Been Held?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Dec 3, 2023


This time, the reader question was: Where has the Tony Awards ceremony been presented in the past?

Find Out What Halloween Horror Is Coming to Peacock This October
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2023


No tricks, just treats. With over 500 titles to explore, Peacock has something to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. Please see below for new and recently added titles as well as a scary line-up of seasonal content. Check out what TV episodes, movies, documentaries, specials and more you can stream on Peacock this October!

Garden Theatre And Victory Productions Announce 2023-2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2023


The Garden Theatre and producing partner Victory Productions have announced the 2023-2024 Theatre Season running from September 2023 - May 2024 - a lineup which includes a world premiere holiday musical, the U.S. premiere of a musical featuring the much-loved songbook of Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame duo Air Supply, and a season opener starring beloved actor, John O'Hurley.

Save Up To 58% on JERSEY BOYS at the Trafalgar Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 28, 2023


Winner of over 65 international awards, and seen by over 27m people worldwide, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical Jersey Boys has triumphantly returned to London’s West End, playing to nightly standing ovations. 

BRUCE DAVIDSON: THE WAY BACK Opens Thursday At Howard Greenberg Gallery, June 22 - September 16
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2023


Bruce Davidson: The Way Back will be on view at Howard Greenberg Gallery from June 22 through September 16, 2023. Selected by the acclaimed photographer from his vast archive, the exhibition will present previously unpublished work dating from 1957-1977.

MoMA Announces Major Acquisition Of Moving-Image Works By Ken Jacobs
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2023


The Museum of Modern Art has purchased 212 films and videos by the American artist Ken Jacobs (b. 1933). These join 14 titles by Jacobs that were already in the Museum's collection, making MoMA the singular repository of works by one of the great moving-image artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. 

Feature: Breaking Down Barriers at The Brooklyn Ballet
by Lora Strum - Apr 20, 2023


For Lynn Parkerson, the founder and artistic director of the Brooklyn Ballet -- one of the only ballet companies to feature an interdisciplinary performance style -- looking back on 20 years of breaking down barriers is what inspires her to keep moving forward.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set to Join Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges in BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2023


The full cast and creative team have been announced for world premiere of Brokeback Mountain, a new play with music, written by Ashley Robinson with songs by Dan Gillespie Sells, based on Annie Proulx's short story, and directed by Jonathan Butterell.

Show of the Week: Save up to 50% on JERSEY BOYS
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 6, 2023


Show of the Week: Save up to 50% on Jersey Boys Winner of over 65 international awards, and seen by over 27m people worldwide, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical Jersey Boys has triumphantly returned to London’s West End, playing to nightly standing ovations.

Save up to 50% on JERSEY BOYS
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 13, 2023


Winner of over 65 international awards, and seen by over 27m people worldwide, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical Jersey Boys has triumphantly returned to London’s West End, playing to nightly standing ovations. 

Show of the Month: Save up to 50% on JERSEY BOYS
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 6, 2022


Show of the Month: Save up to 50% on JERSEY BOYS. Winner of over 65 international awards, and seen by over 27m people worldwide, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical Jersey Boys has triumphantly returned to London’s West End, playing to nightly standing ovations.

Black Friday: Save up to 60% on JERSEY BOYS
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 1, 2022


Black Friday: Save up to 60% on tickets for Jersey Boys: winner of over 65 international awards, and seen by over 27m people worldwide, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical Jersey Boys has triumphantly returned to London’s West End, playing to nightly standing ovations. 

New Cast Announced For The UK and Ireland Tour of JERSEY BOYS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022


New cast members have been announced joining the highly successful UK and Ireland tour of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS, which is currently on the road and running simultaneously with the smash-hit West End production, playing to packed houses at the newly refurbished Trafalgar Theatre.

THE INSPECTION Starring Jeremy Pope to Close New York Film Festival
by Michael Major - Aug 8, 2022


Starring role, Tony– and Emmy–nominated actor Jeremy Pope, The Inspection is a knockout drama based on his own experiences as a gay man in Marine Corps basic training following a decade of living on the streets. The film also stars Raúl Castillo, Bokeem Woodbine, and Gabrielle Union.

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