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Dixon Place

Address:
161A Chrystie St
New York, NY 10002

Seating Capacity: 130

Dixon Place History

An artistic incubator since 1986, Dixon Place is a Bessie and Obie Award-winning non-profit institution committed to supporting the creative process by presenting original works of theater, dance, music, puppetry, circus arts, literature & visual art at all stages of development. Presenting over 1000 creators a year, this local haven inspires & encourages diverse artists of all stripes & callings to take risks, generate new ideas & consummate new practices. Many artists, such as Deb Margolin, Blue Man Group, John Leguizamo, Lisa Kron, David Cale, Penny Arcade, and Reno began their careers at Dixon Place. In addition to emerging artists, Dixon Place has also been privileged to present evenings of new and experimental work.

Shows at the Dixon Place

Dates Production
6/8/2024 - 6/15/2024
11/8/2019 - 11/23/2019

News


EXPOSED to Offer Open Rehearsal at Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre will open a rehearsal of its developing work EXPOSED at its New York studio, followed by a wine and cheese reception, ahead of the piece's full premiere at New York Live Arts.
EXPOSED to Get Open Rehearsal at Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre will offer a free open rehearsal of its developing work EXPOSED at its Broadway studio in New York, followed by a wine and cheese reception.
CRUSHING Cast Announced Ahead of San Francisco Return Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2026

Producers Megan Calfas and Carly Steyer announced the cast for the return of CRUSHING at A.C.T.'s Strand Theater, with Rosario Dawson returning as executive producer.
STYLEPOINTE NOUVELLE to Pair Designers, Choreographers at Dixon Place
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026

Six choreographers will translate fashion collections into original dance vignettes for the 7th annual StylePointe Nouvelle showcase during New York Fashion Week at Dixon Place Theater.
A MAP OF THE KNOWN WORLD Dance Theater Piece to Premiere at Ailey Citigroup Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026

Christy Walsh's dance theater company Windriven will present a new multi-disciplinary work blending ballet and flamenco, exploring imperialism, religion, and time through a poet's journey.
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre to Launch Teaching Artist Workshop Series
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre will present a series of teaching artist workshops at its New York studio, offering training in global dance traditions and choreographic composition.
DREAM UP FESTIVAL to Return to Theater for the New City
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026

Theater for the New City will present its 14th DREAM UP FESTIVAL, featuring 23 productions including 18 world premieres curated by Michael Scott-Price, entertainment news reports.
ANGELS FALLING to Make Debut at Theaterlab in First Look Series
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026

A new play about a South Carolina town gripped by a teenage girl's disappearance and claims of an angel's involvement will have a limited engagement at Theaterlab following a staged reading at La MaMa.
Adaptation of LIGEIA to be Presented at Cannonball Festival in Philadelphia
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2026

William Trevino will perform a solo physical theatre adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's LIGEIA at Asian Arts Initiative, blending martial arts with Poe's text as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival's Cannonball hub.
BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL to Return for 45th Annual Edition
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026

Battery Dance will present its 45th annual Battery Dance Festival in New York City, continuing its decades-long tradition of free outdoor performances featuring national and international dance companies.
Dede Lovejoy and Joy Donze Will Bring Two World Premieres To Edinburgh Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026

American performer-writers Dede Lovejoy and Joy Donze will bring two world premieres to the Edinburgh Fringe, with Lovejoy making her Fringe playwriting debut alongside Donze's psychological drama.
JUDY GARLAND IS FAT AT CARNEGIE HALL to Play EdFest and Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026

NYC drag artists Xena Fauxbia and Soda Pressed bring JUDY GARLAND IS FAT AT CARNEGIE HALL to Brooklyn Art Haus' EdFest and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, blending drag, theater, and cultural criticism to examine fatphobia and the entertainment industry.
STYLEPOINTE NOUVELLE to Return to Dixon Place During New York Fashion Week
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026

Creative Performances will present the 7th edition of STYLEPOINTE NOUVELLE at Dixon Place, pairing fashion designers with dance choreographers during New York Fashion Week, featuring headliner Merlette NYC.
Cast Set for BENEVOLENT World Premiere at IATI Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2026

Good Apples Collective revealed the cast and design team for the world premiere of Benevolent, Sophie McIntosh's play set in a 1917 New York reformatory for women, directed by Nina Goodheart at IATI Theater.
Dixon Place's HOT! Festival to Present HOT! Dance Featuring Five Queer Dance Makers
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2026

Dixon Place will present HOT! Dance on July 17 as part of its month-long HOT! Festival celebrating queer-identified artists. The evening features works by five choreographers and dance companies exploring identity, ritual, family, memory, and transformation.
YET YOU'RE A VIRGIN (AND SO AM I) to Play Dixon Place HOT Festival Mainstage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026

Yet You're A Virgin (And So Am I) a two-person comedy written and performed by Kaden Bütts and Madeline Steck, will play the Dixon Place HOT Festival Mainstage, exploring queer friendship and gay adulthood.
CINDY OF ARC to Make Provincetown Debut at The Wilde at Gifford House
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2026

The comedy rock extravaganza CINDY OF ARC, a Richard Rodgers Award finalist directed by Emmy winner Dani Davis, will stage one performance at The Wilde at Gifford House in Provincetown.
STRAIGHT OUT OF THE CLOSET To Be Performed At The Reverie Room
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 14, 2026

Drag artists Gina Tonic and Trash Ketchum will present their cabaret comedy STRAIGHT OUT OF THE CLOSET at The Reverie Room, blending live vocals, original sketches, and comedy exploring authenticity and acceptance.
BEQUEATHED To Be Presented By Dixon Place and Concrete Temple Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 13, 2026

J Hann and Concrete Temple Theatre will present BEQUEATHED, a semi-autobiographical puppet show exploring the gender binary through a fantastical fiber arts world, for a limited run at Dixon Place on Manhattan's Lower East Side.
The Contemporary American Theater Festival to Present Five New Plays, Four World Premieres, and More in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026

The Contemporary American Theater Festival announced full casts and creative teams for its 2026 mainstage season at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, W. Va., featuring five new plays, including four world premieres.

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