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Acorn Theater

Address:
410 West 42nd St

New York, NY 10036

SEATING CAPACITY: 199
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Shows at the Acorn Theater

DATES PRODUCTION
1/17/2013 - 3/9/2013 Clive (2013)
6/12/2012 - 8/12/2012 7th Monarch (2012)
4/5/2012 - 5/26/2012 An Early History of Fire (2012)
1/17/2012 - 3/24/2012 Russian Transport (2012)
9/2/2011 - 10/9/2011 Play It Cool (2011)
7/14/2011 - 8/14/2011 The Shoemaker (2011)
3/14/2011 - 5/7/2011 Marie and Bruce (2011)
12/13/2010 - 2/19/2011 Blood From a Stone (2011)
7/27/2010 - 9/5/2010 Abraham Lincoln's Big Gay Dance Party (2010)
6/8/2010 - 7/3/2010 Modotti (2010)
4/16/2010 - 5/29/2010 The Kid (2010)
5/21/2009 - Groundswell (2009)
2/19/2009 - 3/1/2009 Mourning Becomes Electra (2009)
11/6/2008 - 12/6/2008 Mouth to Mouth (2008)
5/8/2008 - 6/28/2008 Rafta, Rafta... (2008)
1/31/2008 - 3/22/2008 Two Thousand Years (2008)
11/7/2007 - 12/30/2007 Things We Want (2007)
7/5/2007 - 7/29/2007 Guilty (2007)
4/9/2007 - 5/5/2007 The Accomplices (2007)
1/29/2007 - 3/9/2007 The Fever (2007)
10/9/2006 - 12/9/2006 The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (2006)
8/3/2006 - 9/2/2006 Everythings Turning Into Beautiful (2006)
5/7/2006 - 6/11/2006 All Dolled Up (2006)
12/1/2005 - 4/8/2006 Abigail's Party (2005)
10/6/2005 - 11/6/2005 Einstein's Gift (2005)
1/27/2005 - 3/19/2005 Hurlyburly (2005)
9/22/2004 - Fascinating Aida (2004)
7/29/2004 - 9/12/2004 Squeeze Box (2004)
6/30/2004 - 7/17/2004 How to Build a Better Tulip (2004)
12/18/2003 - 3/27/2004 Aunt Dan and Lemon (2003)
6/11/2003 - 7/16/2003 Intrigue with Faye (2003)
12/18/2002 - 1/15/2003 The Mercy Seat (2002)

News


BLACKLISTED: Songs McCarthy Didn’t Want You To Hear is Coming to Sherwood Recital Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025

A one-night-only special presentation of Blacklisted: Songs McCarthy Didn’t Want You To Hear, written & directed by Carla Gordon with music direction by Beckie Menzie is coming to Columbia College Chicago’s Sherwood Recital Hall.
Mavis Staples Shares Prince-Inspired New Song 'Worthy'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2024

A legendary performer who will turn 85 next month on July 10, Mavis Staples continues to be a tour-de-force in music and a voice for the voiceless in today’s divided society. Well known for her work in the gospel and Americana space, Staples is also an R&B icon who famously worked with the one and only Prince in his 80’s heyday. Reminiscent of those records, she is sharing the new song “Worthy.” Listen to it now!
Ruth Negga, Premiere From Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker & More Set for NYU Skirball 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2023

Get ready for an exciting 2024 season at NYU Skirball, featuring acclaimed actress Ruth Negga and a highly anticipated premiere from renowned choreographer Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker. Explore the lineup and mark your calendars for this unforgettable season of performances.
Ruth Negga, Lili Taylor & Paul Lazar to Join Suzanne Bocanegra Artist Lectures at NYU Skirball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2023

Get ready for Ruth Negga, Lili Taylor, and Paul Lazar take the stage in Suzanne Bocanegra Artist Lectures. Don't miss this star-studded event, book your tickets now!
Shovels & Rope Announce Intimate 'Bare Bones' Fall Tour
by Michael Major - Jun 6, 2023

Acclaimed rock duo Shovels & Rope announces an intimate, acoustic fall tour titled Bare Bones. The award-winning husband & wife team of Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent will kick things off in their hometown of Charleston, SC with two nights at The Riviera Theater on September 29th & 30th. Check out tour dates!
South Bend Symphony Orchestra and Abbie Thomas Collaborate to Create HITS THROUGH THE DECADES This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 3, 2023

South Bend Symphony String Quartet and vocalist Abbie Thomas will take the stage for 'Hits Through the Decades,' a unique, interactive concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, at the Bendix Arena (inside the Century Center).
Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter Announce Joint EP 'Rollers' & Release New Single
by Michael Major - May 31, 2023

Rock ‘n’ roll recording artists and globe-trotting journeymen Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter have released a new single “Calling All You Riders” and revealed a collaborative EP, Rollers, will be released in June ahead of the duo’s See It All American Tour. The song’s dark country and western vibes set the tone for their upcoming tour.
Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter Announce 'See It All American' Tour
by Michael Major - Apr 11, 2023

The See It All Tour will launch on August 5th with two shows in one day, first in Maryland and then Pennsylvania. From there, the tour will officially take off bringing these road warriors to places they’ve never been, at a pace that’s never been done, testing their wills at every turn, before wrapping September 22nd in California.
Monika Herzig & Janiece Jaffe to Release 'Both Sides of Joni'
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2023

Both Sides of Joni is a reimagined set of Joni Mitchell's music arranged by pianist Monika Herzig, interpreted by award-winning vocalist Janiece Jaffe, and recorded with a group of renowned jazz musicians including Greg Ward on saxophone, Jeremy Allen on bass, Carolyn Dutton on violin, and Cassius Goens on drums with guest bassist Peter Kienle. 
Video: THE GOOD FIGHT's Sarah Steele Performs S.O.S. by ABBA at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2022

Watch Sarah Steele perform a cover of SOS by Abba at 54 SINGS FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD, a benefit for Planned Parnethood’s Action Fund.
The Accidentals Announce New EP 'Time Out Session #2'
by Michael Major - Feb 11, 2022

Nashville-based, female-fronted trio The Accidentals have announced their forthcoming EP Time Out Session #2, the second installment of their “Time Out” project, which features co-writes with Gretchen Peters, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Gary Burr, Tom Paxton, Maia Sharp, Georgia Middleman, and Peter Mulvey.
Chicago Magic Lounge Presents Sean Masterson's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE, Beginning April 6
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2022

Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s home for close-up magic, continues its Artist-In-Residence series with Sean Masterson’s Message in a Bottle, Wednesdays at 7:00pm, April 6 – June 29, 2022.
Grantham Coleman, Shirine Babb, Callie Holley & More to Star in PERICLES Benefit Reading at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2021

RED BULL THEATER today announced the complete cast for its online Benefit Reading of Shakespeare’s Pericles featuring a company Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) voices.
CHASING JACK to Begin Previews September 22nd at the Jerry Orbach Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2021

CHASING JACK will begin Preview Performances Off-Broadway on Wednesday, September 22nd at the Jerry Orbach Theatre (210 West 50th Street) in Times Square on the corner of Broadway and 50th Street.
KPFK's Arts in Review to Air Premiere of Rogue Machine Theatre's Staging Of MINNESOTA and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2021

Arts in Review hosts playwright/actor Justin Tanner an director Lisa James, discussing the premiere of “Minnesota,” a one-person play, starring Tanner and directed by James.
Rachael Sage Releases New Album CHARACTER
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 6, 2020

Today Rachael Sage has shared Character, her latest full album under her own label, MPress Records, and premiered by M Music and Musician Magazine. The emotional, timely, and timeless project from the multi-instrumentalist and producer came together as Sage was overcoming cancer and was pushed to ask herself, “what comprises character?”.
Target Margin Theater Will Present P*SSYC*CK KNOW NOTHING in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2020

As part of its third season in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, Target Margin Theater will continue its multi-year exploration of The One Thousand and One Nights with P*ssyc*ck Know Nothing, a new work that wrestles with The Porter and the Three Ladies of Baghdad stories from the collection of classic Silk Road tales.
Rialto Chatter: Will Elaine May and Frank Langella Lead LOVE LETTERS Off-Broadway?
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2020

Could Love Letters be headed off-Broadway, starring Elaine May and Frank Langella? According to Showbiz411, the duo will lead the A.R. Gurney play this spring at the Acorn Theater on W 42nd St. The production is expected to begin in March.
Guest Post: Nadia Bowers of LIFE SUCKS, on Vulnerability, and the Meaning of Life
by BWW Special - Aug 26, 2019

Nadia Bowers, currently starring in Life Sucks at Theater Row, discusses the meaning of life, and what it means to be vulnerable.
The Allman Betts Band Release First Single ALL NIGHT
by Tori Hartshorn - May 17, 2019

Today, The Allman Betts Band released the first track “All Night” from their debut album Down To The River (BMG).  

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