Caveat
Address:
21 A Clinton St
New York, NY 10002
Caveat History
Caveat is a 110-seat live show venue and bar on Clinton street in the lower east side. Find the street-level black door marked with a purple C just a couple doors south of Rizzo’s Pizza, head down a flight of stairs, and behind the purple curtain you’ll discover a spacious 5,000 square foot cabaret-style speakeasy theater, complete with a library nook, leather armchairs and wood panelling.
Shows at the Caveat
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2019 | - | 5/7/2020 | |
News
Andrea Jones-Rooy to Premiere Solo Show WAYWARD at Caveat in New York
by Rachel Stone - Nov 6, 2026
Comedian and multi-hyphenate performer Andrea Jones-Rooy will premiere WAYWARD, a solo show about a professor's search for truth in Shanghai's underground circus scene, at Caveat in New York, with a livestream available.
by Rachel Stone - Nov 6, 2026
Comedian and multi-hyphenate performer Andrea Jones-Rooy will premiere WAYWARD, a solo show about a professor's search for truth in Shanghai's underground circus scene, at Caveat in New York, with a livestream available.
Best Cabaret in November 2026: Ann Hampton Callaway, Ginger Minj & More in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 1, 2026
We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret and Broadway with shows in NYC including RUPAUL star Ginger Minj, TV and radio personality Michelle Collins, and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 1, 2026
We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret and Broadway with shows in NYC including RUPAUL star Ginger Minj, TV and radio personality Michelle Collins, and more.
Kelly McCaughan to Open CATHOLIC GUILT at Soho Playhouse
by Rachel Stone - Oct 30, 2026
Fringe performer Kelly McCaughan will present CATHOLIC GUILT, a comedic show blending stand-up, clown work, and character performance exploring themes of religion, shame, and existence as part of the New York Comedy Festival.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 30, 2026
Fringe performer Kelly McCaughan will present CATHOLIC GUILT, a comedic show blending stand-up, clown work, and character performance exploring themes of religion, shame, and existence as part of the New York Comedy Festival.
Noah Castillero's ONE MAN FUNERAL to Play Caveat NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2026
Social media star Noah Castillero will perform his absurdist solo show ONE MAN FUNERAL, which imagines his own funeral in 2031 with celebrity impressions and campy cabaret at CAVEAT NYC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2026
Social media star Noah Castillero will perform his absurdist solo show ONE MAN FUNERAL, which imagines his own funeral in 2031 with celebrity impressions and campy cabaret at CAVEAT NYC.
Andrea Jones-Rooy to Present WAYWARD Solo Show at Caveat
by Rachel Stone - Oct 23, 2026
Andrea Jones-Rooy presents a 75-minute solo show blending comedy, circus, and storytelling about her double life as a professor and circus performer in Shanghai.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 23, 2026
Andrea Jones-Rooy presents a 75-minute solo show blending comedy, circus, and storytelling about her double life as a professor and circus performer in Shanghai.
DRUNK BLACK HISTORY to Return to New York Comedy Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2026
Brandon Collins hosts the critically acclaimed comedy show at the New York Comedy Festival, featuring comedians and podcasters recounting overlooked Black history stories.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2026
Brandon Collins hosts the critically acclaimed comedy show at the New York Comedy Festival, featuring comedians and podcasters recounting overlooked Black history stories.
UN/REALITY One-Act Festival to Play Caveat and The RAT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2026
WordOut Theater will present un/reality: Six Incisive Contemporary One-act Plays: festival of six new one-acts from rising playwrights performed over two weekends at Caveat in Manhattan and The RAT in Brooklyn.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2026
WordOut Theater will present un/reality: Six Incisive Contemporary One-act Plays: festival of six new one-acts from rising playwrights performed over two weekends at Caveat in Manhattan and The RAT in Brooklyn.
ALL DOWNHILL to Have Workshop Presentation at Spark Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2026
Emmy Potter's new comedic one-act will have a workshop presentation as part of Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival, directed by Andrea Romano with a cast including Svetlana Fenske, Zak Kamin, Ross Mason, and Lindsay Zaroogian.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2026
Emmy Potter's new comedic one-act will have a workshop presentation as part of Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival, directed by Andrea Romano with a cast including Svetlana Fenske, Zak Kamin, Ross Mason, and Lindsay Zaroogian.
Alien Anchors Volume II to Return for Sophomore Production
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2026
Jwala Productions and Acacia Tree Collective will present ALIEN ANCHORS VOLUME II, following immigrant stories a teen dancer hears through apartment walls. The production plays at TADA! Theater and Caveat NYC.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2026
Jwala Productions and Acacia Tree Collective will present ALIEN ANCHORS VOLUME II, following immigrant stories a teen dancer hears through apartment walls. The production plays at TADA! Theater and Caveat NYC.
MANIFEST DESTINY to Premiere at CollectiveGenius Short Play Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2026
Emmy Potter's award-winning 10-minute drama will have its New York City premiere at the CollectiveGenius Short Play Festival. The play follows two estranged friends who reunite at an Ozarks trailer park twenty years after a traumatic event tore them apart as teenagers.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2026
Emmy Potter's award-winning 10-minute drama will have its New York City premiere at the CollectiveGenius Short Play Festival. The play follows two estranged friends who reunite at an Ozarks trailer park twenty years after a traumatic event tore them apart as teenagers.
DIE ORLANDO to Have One-Night-Only Presentation at Theater 154
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2026
Franny Weed's solo show DIE ORLANDO: THE VIRGINIA WOOLF ZOMBIE SHOW will stage a single performance at Chasama's Theater 154. The production follows Virginia Woolf trapped during a zombie apocalypse seeking to reconnect with her ex-girlfriend.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2026
Franny Weed's solo show DIE ORLANDO: THE VIRGINIA WOOLF ZOMBIE SHOW will stage a single performance at Chasama's Theater 154. The production follows Virginia Woolf trapped during a zombie apocalypse seeking to reconnect with her ex-girlfriend.
Star Stone's CLT CULT to Play Brooklyn Comedy Collective Eris Mainstage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
Star Stone's solo comedy CLT CULT, based on her experience with the controversial OneTaste organization, will run at Brooklyn Comedy Collective following a sold-out festival run.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
Star Stone's solo comedy CLT CULT, based on her experience with the controversial OneTaste organization, will run at Brooklyn Comedy Collective following a sold-out festival run.
Site Unseen Theatre Company to Host Trivia Night Fundraiser at Caveat
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2026
Site Unseen Theatre Company will host a trivia night at Caveat to raise funds for their 2026-2027 season. The event will feature performances by Savidu Geevaratne and the cast of LOST GRRRL FOUND, with prizes and merchandise giveaways.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2026
Site Unseen Theatre Company will host a trivia night at Caveat to raise funds for their 2026-2027 season. The event will feature performances by Savidu Geevaratne and the cast of LOST GRRRL FOUND, with prizes and merchandise giveaways.
The Cell Unveils 27 Resident Artists for 2027-28 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026
the cell in Chelsea will present 22 new projects from over 27 resident playwrights, composers, designers, and interdisciplinary artists developing new work through readings, workshops, and staged productions.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026
the cell in Chelsea will present 22 new projects from over 27 resident playwrights, composers, designers, and interdisciplinary artists developing new work through readings, workshops, and staged productions.
Review Roundup: THE HOLES Off-Broadway at The Wild Project
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
THE HOLES marks Max Wolf Friedlich's return to Off-Broadway, and the show is now playing at The Wild Project. Learn more and read the reviews for THE HOLES here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
THE HOLES marks Max Wolf Friedlich's return to Off-Broadway, and the show is now playing at The Wild Project. Learn more and read the reviews for THE HOLES here.
CATHOLIC GUILT to Play Soho Playhouse
by Rachel Stone - Sep 21, 2026
Kelly McCaughan brings her hit alt-clown show to Soho Playhouse as part of the New York Comedy Festival. The production has had multiple sold-out Edinburgh runs and an off-Broadway engagement.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 21, 2026
Kelly McCaughan brings her hit alt-clown show to Soho Playhouse as part of the New York Comedy Festival. The production has had multiple sold-out Edinburgh runs and an off-Broadway engagement.
BRODY WENT MISSING to Make NYC Debut at The Chain Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026
A music-fueled buddy comedy written and directed by Matt Stephens follows two friends on a road trip to find their missing companion. The production will run at The Chain Theatre as part of the Factory Series.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026
A music-fueled buddy comedy written and directed by Matt Stephens follows two friends on a road trip to find their missing companion. The production will run at The Chain Theatre as part of the Factory Series.
Special: Marcel Lucont's Whine List at Caveat in New York City
by Team BWW - Sep 17, 2026
The multi-award-deserving deadpan Frenchman serves up a unique Whine List of the audience’s past gripes, moans and misdemeanours, while also dishing out some of his premier erotic poetry. The show has played to packed…
by Team BWW - Sep 17, 2026
The multi-award-deserving deadpan Frenchman serves up a unique Whine List of the audience’s past gripes, moans and misdemeanours, while also dishing out some of his premier erotic poetry. The show has played to packed…
CATHOLIC GUILT to Return to Soho Playhouse for New York Comedy Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
Kelly McCaughan will bring her Edinburgh Fringe hit CATHOLIC GUILT back to Soho Playhouse as part of the New York Comedy Festival, marking her biggest Off-Broadway run of the show yet.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
Kelly McCaughan will bring her Edinburgh Fringe hit CATHOLIC GUILT back to Soho Playhouse as part of the New York Comedy Festival, marking her biggest Off-Broadway run of the show yet.
Catholic Guilt to Return to Soho Playhouse for New York Comedy Festival
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026
Kelly McCaughan's Edinburgh Fringe hit CATHOLIC GUILT will return to Soho Playhouse in New York as part of the New York Comedy Festival, following sold-out runs abroad and acclaim from critics.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026
Kelly McCaughan's Edinburgh Fringe hit CATHOLIC GUILT will return to Soho Playhouse in New York as part of the New York Comedy Festival, following sold-out runs abroad and acclaim from critics.
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