Center Theatre
Address:
6th Avenue and 49th St.
New York, NY
Shows at the Center Theatre
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/26/1949 | - | 4/15/1950 | |
| 6/24/1948 | - | 4/23/1949 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 5/28/1947 | - | 4/3/1948 | |
| 5/4/1947 | - | 5/4/1947 | |
| 5/2/1947 | - | 5/2/1947 | |
| 4/30/1947 | - | 4/30/1947 | |
| 4/29/1947 | - | 4/29/1947 | |
| 4/29/1947 | - | 4/29/1947 | |
| 4/27/1947 | - | 5/3/1947 | |
| 4/27/1947 | - | 4/27/1947 | |
| 4/26/1947 | - | 5/11/1947 | |
| 4/26/1947 | - | 5/9/1947 | |
| 4/25/1947 | - | 5/8/1947 | |
| 4/24/1947 | - | 5/11/1947 | |
| 4/23/1947 | - | 5/11/1947 | |
| 6/20/1946 | - | 4/12/1947 | |
| 5/9/1946 | - | 5/9/1946 | |
| 5/8/1946 | - | 5/8/1946 | |
| 5/8/1946 | - | 5/8/1946 | |
| 5/7/1946 | - | 5/7/1946 | |
| 5/6/1946 | - | 5/6/1946 | |
| 5/5/1946 | - | 5/12/1946 | |
| 5/5/1946 | - | 5/5/1946 | |
| 5/4/1946 | - | 5/11/1946 | |
| 5/4/1946 | - | 5/12/1946 | |
| 5/3/1946 | - | 5/3/1946 | |
| 5/2/1946 | - | 5/11/1946 | |
| 5/1/1946 | - | 5/10/1946 | |
| 6/22/1944 | - | 4/2/1946 | |
| 4/30/1944 | - | 5/7/1944 | |
| 4/30/1944 | - | 4/30/1944 | |
| 4/30/1944 | - | 4/30/1944 | |
| 4/29/1944 | - | 5/4/1944 | |
| 4/29/1944 | - | 5/5/1944 | |
| 4/28/1944 | - | 5/7/1944 | |
| 4/27/1944 | - | 5/6/1944 | |
| 4/26/1944 | - | 5/3/1944 | |
| 6/24/1943 | - | 4/16/1944 | |
| 7/2/1942 | - | 4/16/1944 | |
| 7/2/1942 | - | 4/16/1944 | |
| 7/15/1941 | - | 4/26/1942 | |
| 10/10/1940 | - | 4/26/1942 | |
| 10/10/1940 | - | 6/15/1941 | |
| 1/12/1940 | - | ||
| 11/29/1939 | - | 12/9/1939 | |
| 11/29/1939 | - | 12/9/1939 | |
| 7/17/1939 | - | 9/23/1939 | |
| 1/21/1939 | - | ||
| 9/2/1937 | - | 10/23/1937 | |
| 9/2/1937 | - | 10/23/1937 | |
| 10/1/1936 | - | 4/10/1937 | |
| 10/1/1936 | - | 4/10/1937 | |
| 8/5/1935 | - | 9/16/1935 | |
| 8/5/1935 | - | 8/5/1935 | |
| 9/22/1934 | - | 6/8/1935 | |
| 9/22/1934 | - | 6/8/1935 | |
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News
Deaf West Theatre to Host First-Ever New York City Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
Deaf West Theatre will present The 35th Anniversary Gala – One Night in New York at Joe’s Pub. Marking Deaf West’s first-ever New York City gala, the event will celebrate 35 years of innovation, collaboration, education, and social change.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
Deaf West Theatre will present The 35th Anniversary Gala – One Night in New York at Joe’s Pub. Marking Deaf West’s first-ever New York City gala, the event will celebrate 35 years of innovation, collaboration, education, and social change.
BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA, IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, and More Nominated For Equity Jeff Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
In celebration of its 58th anniversary awarding recognition for Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards announces its nominations for the 2025 –2026 season, including the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and more.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
In celebration of its 58th anniversary awarding recognition for Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards announces its nominations for the 2025 –2026 season, including the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and more.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Community Gathering on the Role of the Creative Producer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will hold a Zoom community gathering examining whether producers can truly be considered creative collaborators, open to theater professionals and enthusiasts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will hold a Zoom community gathering examining whether producers can truly be considered creative collaborators, open to theater professionals and enthusiasts.
MANNING to Make West Coast Premiere at Crowded Fire Theater in San Francisco
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026
Crowded Fire Theater will present the West Coast premiere of MANNING, a play by Benjamin Benne directed by Adin Walker, at the Potrero Stage in San Francisco.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026
Crowded Fire Theater will present the West Coast premiere of MANNING, a play by Benjamin Benne directed by Adin Walker, at the Potrero Stage in San Francisco.
Nicholas Polonio Will Direct THE NOTEBOOK THE MUSICAL in the Philippines
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026
Theatre Group Asia has announced that Filipino-American theater director Nicholas Polonio will direct its upcoming production of The Notebook, The Musical. Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026
Theatre Group Asia has announced that Filipino-American theater director Nicholas Polonio will direct its upcoming production of The Notebook, The Musical. Learn more here.
Carey Van Driest to Star in STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Arrow Rock Lyceum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026
Carey Van Driest, known for Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, will star as M'lynn in Steel Magnolias at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, directed by Artistic Director Robyne Parrish in her ARLT directing debut.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026
Carey Van Driest, known for Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, will star as M'lynn in Steel Magnolias at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, directed by Artistic Director Robyne Parrish in her ARLT directing debut.
Review: MUSE/IQUE DEFIANTLY JONI: A SINGER/SONGWRITER BARES HER SOUL at Mark Taper Forum
by Shari Barrett - Jul 19, 2026
The concert offered an intimate tribute to Joni Mitchell's unique genius, offering a revelatory look at the cultural milieu and musical streams that fed into her art, and then poured out of her Laurel Canyon home and into her unique ways of mixing other genres and artists into her music – or inspired them to create their own.
by Shari Barrett - Jul 19, 2026
The concert offered an intimate tribute to Joni Mitchell's unique genius, offering a revelatory look at the cultural milieu and musical streams that fed into her art, and then poured out of her Laurel Canyon home and into her unique ways of mixing other genres and artists into her music – or inspired them to create their own.
Mixed eMotion Theatrix Reveals Upcoming Projects - World Premiere Musical THE SHADOW and More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026
Los Angeles based Dance/Theater company, Mixed eMotion Theatrix has revealed its line-up of upcoming projects. First up will be a fully staged developmental production of a brand new musical, Hans Christian Andersen’s The Shadow.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026
Los Angeles based Dance/Theater company, Mixed eMotion Theatrix has revealed its line-up of upcoming projects. First up will be a fully staged developmental production of a brand new musical, Hans Christian Andersen’s The Shadow.
Mark Fossen to Direct WAITING FOR GODOT at Good Company Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026
Good Company Theatre in Ogden, Utah, will present Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, directed by Mark Fossen, whose credits include Steppenwolf Theatre and Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Tickets start at $18.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026
Good Company Theatre in Ogden, Utah, will present Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, directed by Mark Fossen, whose credits include Steppenwolf Theatre and Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Tickets start at $18.
Omaha Community Playhouse Names New Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026
Omaha Community Playhouse announced the appointment of a new Executive Director, marking a leadership transition at one of the country's largest community theaters.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026
Omaha Community Playhouse announced the appointment of a new Executive Director, marking a leadership transition at one of the country's largest community theaters.
Interview: Snehal Desai of THE EMPLOYEE DHARMA HANDBOOK at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Jul 8, 2026
BroadwayWorld chats with director Snehal Desai about his world premiere production of Geetha Reddy's boldly funny 'The Employee Dharma Handbook' that opens TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 2026-27 season and runs in Palo Alto thru August 2nd.
by Jim Munson - Jul 8, 2026
BroadwayWorld chats with director Snehal Desai about his world premiere production of Geetha Reddy's boldly funny 'The Employee Dharma Handbook' that opens TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 2026-27 season and runs in Palo Alto thru August 2nd.
ILLUMINATE 2026 to Celebrate Disability Performance at Sound Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026
Sound Theatre Company will present ILLUMINATE 2026, a Disability Pride Month festival featuring film screenings, play readings, and panel discussions at Seattle Center Theatre Black Box.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026
Sound Theatre Company will present ILLUMINATE 2026, a Disability Pride Month festival featuring film screenings, play readings, and panel discussions at Seattle Center Theatre Black Box.
Next Act Theatre Promotes Elyse Edelman to Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
Next Act Theatre promoted Elyse Edelman to Associate Artistic Director and hired Gabriela Flores as Patron Services Manager, a shared role with Renaissance Theaterworks, as both companies prepare for their upcoming seasons.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
Next Act Theatre promoted Elyse Edelman to Associate Artistic Director and hired Gabriela Flores as Patron Services Manager, a shared role with Renaissance Theaterworks, as both companies prepare for their upcoming seasons.
Portland Opera to Launch Phase Two of KEEP PORTLAND OPERATIC Fundraising Campaign
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026
Portland Opera has entered Phase Two of its SOS Fundraising Campaign, KEEP PORTLAND OPERATIC - Save our song. Secure our future, aimed at sustaining the company's operations.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026
Portland Opera has entered Phase Two of its SOS Fundraising Campaign, KEEP PORTLAND OPERATIC - Save our song. Secure our future, aimed at sustaining the company's operations.
Center Theatre Group to Present 2026 LA Writers' Workshop Reading Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026
Center Theatre Group's LA Writers' Workshop Reading Series will feature six new plays at the Kirk Douglas Theatre and REDCAT, marking the program's 20th anniversary. Tickets are $17.25 for general admission.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026
Center Theatre Group's LA Writers' Workshop Reading Series will feature six new plays at the Kirk Douglas Theatre and REDCAT, marking the program's 20th anniversary. Tickets are $17.25 for general admission.
THE HOMEFRONT, UPSTAGED and More Set for Forestburgh Playhouse The Works-In The Woods Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
Forestburgh Playhouse will present the return of its In The Works~In The Woods Festival. Now approaching its sixth season, the festival has established itself as an incubator for new theatrical works.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
Forestburgh Playhouse will present the return of its In The Works~In The Woods Festival. Now approaching its sixth season, the festival has established itself as an incubator for new theatrical works.
McCallum Theatre Appoints Eric Sims as Chief Programming and Operating Officer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
Yvonne Bell, President and CEO of the McCallum Theatre, has appointed Eric Sims as Chief Programming and Operating Officer for the renowned performing arts center.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
Yvonne Bell, President and CEO of the McCallum Theatre, has appointed Eric Sims as Chief Programming and Operating Officer for the renowned performing arts center.
Lauren Yee and More to be Honored at PlayGround's 2026 Four-City Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.
DEFIANTLY JONI to Open at Mark Taper Forum with MUSE/IQUE Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
MUSE/IQUE will present DEFIANTLY JONI: A Singer/Songwriter Bares Her Soul at the Mark Taper Forum, led by Rachael Worby with Chris Pierce, Effie Passero, and the MUSE/IQUE Orchestra, in partnership with Center Theatre Group.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
MUSE/IQUE will present DEFIANTLY JONI: A Singer/Songwriter Bares Her Soul at the Mark Taper Forum, led by Rachael Worby with Chris Pierce, Effie Passero, and the MUSE/IQUE Orchestra, in partnership with Center Theatre Group.
Full Cast Set for INTO THE WOODS at Cape Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
The Cape Playhouse announced full casting for INTO THE WOODS, led by Javier Muñoz as Baker, with Nick Adams, Alex Finke, Pearl Sun, and others in the Sondheim-Lapine classic. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
The Cape Playhouse announced full casting for INTO THE WOODS, led by Javier Muñoz as Baker, with Nick Adams, Alex Finke, Pearl Sun, and others in the Sondheim-Lapine classic. Learn more here!
Center Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
- What show is currently in Center Theatre?
- Center Theatre's current show is Howdy, Mr. Ice of 1950 which began performances on 5/26/1949.
- What when was Center Theatre built?
- Center Theatre was built in 1932.
- How many seats does Center Theatre have?
- Center Theatre has 3700 seats.
- What were the longest running shows at Center Theatre?
- Stars on Ice which ran from 07/02/1942 to 04/16/1944, Hats Off to Ice which ran from 06/22/1944 to 04/02/1946, Howdy, Mr. Ice of 1950 which ran from 05/26/1949 to 04/15/1950, and Icetime of 1948 which ran from 05/28/1947 to 04/03/1948
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