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New York, NY
BUILT: 1923
City Center Stage 1 History
City Center Stage 1 is one of three theatres within New York City Center.News
Video: Andrew McCarthy, David Krumholtz and More in ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026
You can now get a first look at footage of Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been, which is now in perfromances at New York City Center Stage 1. The production features a rotating cast of artists throughout its run.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026
You can now get a first look at footage of Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been, which is now in perfromances at New York City Center Stage 1. The production features a rotating cast of artists throughout its run.
Final Chance to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by Team BWW - Jun 2, 2026
This is the final chance to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
by Team BWW - Jun 2, 2026
This is the final chance to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
Final Week to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards; THE LOST BOYS Leads Best New Musical
by Team BWW - May 29, 2026
There's just four days left to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
by Team BWW - May 29, 2026
There's just four days left to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
First Standings Revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by Team BWW - May 22, 2026
The first standings have been revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large.
by Team BWW - May 22, 2026
The first standings have been revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large.
Eric Bentley's ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN to Have Off-Broadway Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Tickets are now available for a new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 play, Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been, beginning a limited 15-week engagement at New York City Center Stage I.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Tickets are now available for a new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 play, Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been, beginning a limited 15-week engagement at New York City Center Stage I.
Photos: Whoopi Goldberg Stops By BIGFOOT! At New York City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
There was a Whoopi Goldberg sighting this week at New York City Center as she dropped in for a performance of BIGFOOT! Check out photos from her visit with the cast, including the show's title star Grey Henson and writer Amber Ruffin.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
There was a Whoopi Goldberg sighting this week at New York City Center as she dropped in for a performance of BIGFOOT! Check out photos from her visit with the cast, including the show's title star Grey Henson and writer Amber Ruffin.
Review Roundup: BIGFOOT! A NEW MUSICAL Off-Broadway
by Gillian Blum - Mar 2, 2026
BIGFOOT! A NEW MUSICAL opened Off-Broadway at New York City Center Stage, and critics are sharing their reviews of the new musical comedy, running now.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 2, 2026
BIGFOOT! A NEW MUSICAL opened Off-Broadway at New York City Center Stage, and critics are sharing their reviews of the new musical comedy, running now.
Photos: VLADIMIR Opening Night at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 16, 2024
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Check out photos from opening night!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 16, 2024
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Check out photos from opening night!
Top Off-Broadway Shows for September 2024
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 2, 2024
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of September.
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 2, 2024
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of September.
Review Roundup: John Patrick Shanley's BROOKLYN LAUNDRY Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024
Read reviews for the Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley, starring Sarurday Night Live star Cecily Strong, David Zayas and more!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024
Read reviews for the Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley, starring Sarurday Night Live star Cecily Strong, David Zayas and more!
DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS, HELL'S KITCHEN & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2023
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this October is a campy, sexy twist on a classic story, a world premiere musical, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2023
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this October is a campy, sexy twist on a classic story, a world premiere musical, and more.
A STRANGE LOOP, COMPANY, TAKE ME OUT & More Win 2022 Drama League Awards
by Team BWW - May 20, 2022
Find out this year's nominees and winners for Drama League Awards. The 2022 Awards will recognize eligible Broadway and Off-Broadway (non-virtual only) productions that began preview performances between March 16, 2021, and April 23, 2022.
by Team BWW - May 20, 2022
Find out this year's nominees and winners for Drama League Awards. The 2022 Awards will recognize eligible Broadway and Off-Broadway (non-virtual only) productions that began preview performances between March 16, 2021, and April 23, 2022.
2022 Drama League Awards Nominations Announced- Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2022
The Drama League today announced the 2022 Drama League Awards Nominees and we've got all the nominations for for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2022
The Drama League today announced the 2022 Drama League Awards Nominees and we've got all the nominations for for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.
Review Roundup: MORNING SUN at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2021
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Morning Sun, written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer, opened just last night, Wednesday November 3, at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2021
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Morning Sun, written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer, opened just last night, Wednesday November 3, at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).
Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich to Receive Theater J's 2021 Trish Vradenburg New Jewish Play Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2021
Theater J has announced the winner of the Theater J Trish Vradenburg New Jewish Play Prize: Tectonic Theater Project’s Here There Are Blueberries by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2021
Theater J has announced the winner of the Theater J Trish Vradenburg New Jewish Play Prize: Tectonic Theater Project’s Here There Are Blueberries by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich
'Charlies Angels' Reboot in the Works from PROOF Playwright David Auburn
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 27, 2016
Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Auburn to pen the screenplay for a big screen reboot of the iconic '70's series CHARLIES ANGELS.
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 27, 2016
Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Auburn to pen the screenplay for a big screen reboot of the iconic '70's series CHARLIES ANGELS.
Soho Rep Hosts Benefit Performance Of THAT FACE 5/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 14, 2010
Soho Rep. - the eleven-time OBIE Award-winning, Off-Broadway Theatre Company - will host a special benefit performance of the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Polly Stenham's play THAT FACE, directed by Soho Rep Artistic Director Sarah Benson (Drama Desk nominee and OBIE award winner for her direction of last season's BLASTED) on Friday, May 7th, 2010 at New York City Center Stage 1 (131 West 55th Street) in Manhattan.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 14, 2010
Soho Rep. - the eleven-time OBIE Award-winning, Off-Broadway Theatre Company - will host a special benefit performance of the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Polly Stenham's play THAT FACE, directed by Soho Rep Artistic Director Sarah Benson (Drama Desk nominee and OBIE award winner for her direction of last season's BLASTED) on Friday, May 7th, 2010 at New York City Center Stage 1 (131 West 55th Street) in Manhattan.
BroadwayWorld Strike Coverage: Off-Broadway Remains Open
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2007
In-light of the Broadway stage-hand's strike, theatre-goers are reminded that New York's Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway, and variety shows are still open and operating.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2007
In-light of the Broadway stage-hand's strike, theatre-goers are reminded that New York's Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway, and variety shows are still open and operating.
Blackbird to Begin Performances at MTC, March 15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2007
David Harrower's 2007 Olivier Award-winning show Blackbird will begin performances tomorrow, Thursday March 15, at New York City Center, Stage 1.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2007
David Harrower's 2007 Olivier Award-winning show Blackbird will begin performances tomorrow, Thursday March 15, at New York City Center, Stage 1.
Marber's After Miss Julie Added to MTC '05-'06 Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2005
Patrick Marber's riff on the Strindberg classic, After Miss Julie, has been added to Manhattan Theatre Club's '05-'06 season line-up, and another new piece by Ariel Dorfman has also been scheduled
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2005
Patrick Marber's riff on the Strindberg classic, After Miss Julie, has been added to Manhattan Theatre Club's '05-'06 season line-up, and another new piece by Ariel Dorfman has also been scheduled
City Center Stage 1 Frequently Asked Questions
What show is next for City Center Stage 1?
City Center Stage 1's next show is The Unbelievers which begins performances on 10/13/2026
What when was City Center Stage 1 built?
City Center Stage 1 was built in 1923.
What were the longest running shows at City Center Stage 1?
Are You Now or Have You Ever Been which ran from 06/02/2026 to 09/11/2026, In the Body of the World which ran from 02/06/2018 to 03/25/2018, Brooklyn Laundry which ran from 02/28/2024 to 04/14/2024, and Bigfoot! A New Musical which ran from 03/01/2026 to 04/12/2026
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