21 A Clinton St
New York, NY 10002
SEATING CAPACITY: 110
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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 Chaos Theory (2021)
News
Exclusive Photos: Jessica Lia Berry Kicks Off I’M STILL NOT THAT GIRL Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026
The tour for I’m Still Not That Girl, the one-woman show from actress and writer Jessica Lia Berry and director Bailey Nassetta, is now underway. Take a look at exclusive photos from the tour here.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026
The tour for I’m Still Not That Girl, the one-woman show from actress and writer Jessica Lia Berry and director Bailey Nassetta, is now underway. Take a look at exclusive photos from the tour here.
GET WORK To Bring Live Job Interview Comedy To Caveat
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026
GET WORK will take place March 21 at Caveat in New York City. Hosted by Dan Vetrano, the improv comedy show features comedians attempting live job interviews using fake résumés in front of real hiring professionals.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026
GET WORK will take place March 21 at Caveat in New York City. Hosted by Dan Vetrano, the improv comedy show features comedians attempting live job interviews using fake résumés in front of real hiring professionals.
Zach Cherry, Ashlie Atkinson, Bailee Madison and More to Star in AND SCENE at Caveat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Zach Cherry, Ashlie Atkinson, and Bailee Madison join the cast of AND SCENE for its three-year anniversary at Caveat Theater, blending scripted and improvised comedy.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Zach Cherry, Ashlie Atkinson, and Bailee Madison join the cast of AND SCENE for its three-year anniversary at Caveat Theater, blending scripted and improvised comedy.
Comedian Nkechi Chibueze Will Present (SU)PERVIRGIN At Black Women In Comedy Laff Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026
Comedian Nkechi Chibueze will present her solo show (SU)PERVIRGIN as part of the Black Women in Comedy Laff Festival. The performance will take place at Caveat NYC.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026
Comedian Nkechi Chibueze will present her solo show (SU)PERVIRGIN as part of the Black Women in Comedy Laff Festival. The performance will take place at Caveat NYC.
Los Esketchis To Present BESOS, BROMAS, Y BREAKUPS At Caveat
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026
Los Esketchis will present Besos, Bromas, y Breakups at Caveat in New York City on February 14. The bilingual comedy show features sketch comedy, stand-up, and an improvised telenovela finale.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026
Los Esketchis will present Besos, Bromas, y Breakups at Caveat in New York City on February 14. The bilingual comedy show features sketch comedy, stand-up, and an improvised telenovela finale.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 20, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! The 2025 Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - Jan 20, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! The 2025 Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
THE HARMNF Live/VR Hybrid Returns to Caveat Following Los Angeles Run
by Gillian Blum - Jan 19, 2026
The Harmnf — Kevin (as a robot) Laibson's live/VR hybrid solo performance — returns to Caveat for two upcoming performances on Sunday, January 25 and Sunday, February 22, both at 2:30 p.m., following a recent engagement at the Elysian Theater.
by Gillian Blum - Jan 19, 2026
The Harmnf — Kevin (as a robot) Laibson's live/VR hybrid solo performance — returns to Caveat for two upcoming performances on Sunday, January 25 and Sunday, February 22, both at 2:30 p.m., following a recent engagement at the Elysian Theater.
Devon Loves Me! Productions To Present TIME TRAVEL POSTMAN Excerpt At The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2026
Devon Loves ME! Productions will present an excerpt from their acclaimed show TIME TRAVEL POSTMAN at The Get Together event at The Tank NYC, featuring a performance by co-founder Sevrin Willinder.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2026
Devon Loves ME! Productions will present an excerpt from their acclaimed show TIME TRAVEL POSTMAN at The Get Together event at The Tank NYC, featuring a performance by co-founder Sevrin Willinder.
MOST OF MY MOMS ARE GAY Returns To Caveat NYC This March
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2026
After its sold-out debut, MOST OF MY MOMS ARE GAY will present two encore performances at Caveat on March 31 and April 27. The musical, featuring Abby Goldfarb's unique story of identity and family, offers a blend of humor and heartfelt themes.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2026
After its sold-out debut, MOST OF MY MOMS ARE GAY will present two encore performances at Caveat on March 31 and April 27. The musical, featuring Abby Goldfarb's unique story of identity and family, offers a blend of humor and heartfelt themes.
Cabaret Roundup: January 12-18- Liz & Ann Hampton Callaway, Isabel Leonard & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 12, 2026
Here are a few top cabaret show and concert picks to consider in NYC this week including the Callaway sisters, environmentally focused comedy, plenty of jazz, and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 12, 2026
Here are a few top cabaret show and concert picks to consider in NYC this week including the Callaway sisters, environmentally focused comedy, plenty of jazz, and more.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Julie McNamara To Present A CONFESSIONAL OF A RECOVERING CATHOLIC at Caveat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2025
Julie McNamara's 'A 'Confessional' of a Recovering Catholic' is making its debut at Caveat! What's a better way to enjoy the holiday season than with a generous helping of Catholic guilt?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2025
Julie McNamara's 'A 'Confessional' of a Recovering Catholic' is making its debut at Caveat! What's a better way to enjoy the holiday season than with a generous helping of Catholic guilt?
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
TWO LESBIANS WALK INTO A BAR... is Coming to Caveat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025
After a sold out run at The Caveat NYC in September, Two Lesbians Walk Into a Bar... is returning for a limited run of performances in January! The cast includes Claire Kane, Dorothea Miller, and Michael Ronca.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025
After a sold out run at The Caveat NYC in September, Two Lesbians Walk Into a Bar... is returning for a limited run of performances in January! The cast includes Claire Kane, Dorothea Miller, and Michael Ronca.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; BEAU Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Miss Lorna Wren to Present IT'S CUFFING SEASON! at Caveat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025
Burlesque meets matchmaking in 'It's Cuffing Season!', the first-ever holiday variety show and dating game hosted by New York City's own Miss Lorna Wren at Caveat NYC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025
Burlesque meets matchmaking in 'It's Cuffing Season!', the first-ever holiday variety show and dating game hosted by New York City's own Miss Lorna Wren at Caveat NYC.
Colby Minifie to Join And Scene For NY Comedy Fest Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
Colby Minifie (The Boys) has joined the cast of And Scene for their New York Comedy Festival show. And Scene is the hilarious half-scripted comedy show where actors perform scenes along side New York's top improvisers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
Colby Minifie (The Boys) has joined the cast of And Scene for their New York Comedy Festival show. And Scene is the hilarious half-scripted comedy show where actors perform scenes along side New York's top improvisers.
Society Theatre Collective to Present SPOOKY DAYS: CHEAP DATE LIVE At Caveat
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
SOCIETY Theatre Collective hosts SPOOKY DAYS: Cheap Date Live on October 27 at Caveat, featuring The Incredible Drunkertons, short plays, and live performances to benefit the March 2026 premiere of Entangled by Mona Mansour and Emily Zemba.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
SOCIETY Theatre Collective hosts SPOOKY DAYS: Cheap Date Live on October 27 at Caveat, featuring The Incredible Drunkertons, short plays, and live performances to benefit the March 2026 premiere of Entangled by Mona Mansour and Emily Zemba.
CONSTELLATIONS Comes to Caveat Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025
The acclaimed play Constellations by Nick Payne will return to New York City for a one-night-only immersive performance, reimagined by Argentinian director Milagros Luis.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025
The acclaimed play Constellations by Nick Payne will return to New York City for a one-night-only immersive performance, reimagined by Argentinian director Milagros Luis.
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