5 Columbus Circle (W. 58th & 59th)
New York, NY
BUILT: 1903
SEATING CAPACITY: 1355
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International Theatre History
Reopened October 30, 1944
Shows at the International Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 12/26/1948 - 1/8/1949 The Young and Fair (1948) 12/5/1947 - 12/13/1947 Caribbean Carnival (1947) 12/5/1947 - 12/13/1947 Caribbean Carnival (1947) 11/2/1947 - Iris Mabry (1947) 9/3/1947 - 9/13/1947 The Magic Touch (1947) 4/5/1947 - 6/28/1947 Alice in Wonderland (1947) 4/5/1947 - 5/24/1947 Alice in Wonderland (1947) 2/27/1947 - 3/15/1947 Yellow Jack (1947) 11/12/1946 - 2/19/1947 John Gabriel Borkman (1946) 11/8/1946 - 2/15/1947 What Every Woman Knows (1946) 11/6/1946 - 2/21/1947 King Henry VIII (1946) 12/27/1944 - 3/24/1945 Sing Out, Sweet Land! (1944) 12/27/1944 - 3/24/1945 Sing Out, Sweet Land! (1944) 10/30/1944 - 12/23/1944 Ballet International (1944)
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Review: DIALOG-WROCŁAW INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Natalia Jarczynska - Dec 11, 2025
What did our critic think of DIALOG-WROCŁAW INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL in Wrocław?
by Natalia Jarczynska - Dec 11, 2025
What did our critic think of DIALOG-WROCŁAW INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL in Wrocław?
SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH Will Have its UK Premiere at London's Tabernacle Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
Sorry for My English, an international theatre production led by renowned playwright and artistic director Ivan Vyrypaev, will make its UK premiere in January 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
Sorry for My English, an international theatre production led by renowned playwright and artistic director Ivan Vyrypaev, will make its UK premiere in January 2026.
Midtown International Theatre Festival Will Return To New York This Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2025
The Midtown International Theatre Festival makes its return to New York City after an absence of nearly a decade. Founder and Executive Producer John Chatterton, a pivotal figure in the Off-Off-Broadway movement, is partnering with Jay Michaels, one of indie theatre's most visible personalities, to bring the groundbreaking theatrical event back in June/July of 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2025
The Midtown International Theatre Festival makes its return to New York City after an absence of nearly a decade. Founder and Executive Producer John Chatterton, a pivotal figure in the Off-Off-Broadway movement, is partnering with Jay Michaels, one of indie theatre's most visible personalities, to bring the groundbreaking theatrical event back in June/July of 2026.
CPH STAGE Will Return to Copenhagen in May
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2025
Copenhagen's biggest theatre festival, CPH STAGE, will return May 28 through June 6, 2026, offering audiences a sweeping look at contemporary Danish and international theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2025
Copenhagen's biggest theatre festival, CPH STAGE, will return May 28 through June 6, 2026, offering audiences a sweeping look at contemporary Danish and international theatre.
MONSTERING THE ROCKETMAN To Make London Premiere At Arcola Theatre In February 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
Henry Naylor’s Fringe First Award–winning solo play MONSTERING THE ROCKETMAN will make its London premiere at Arcola Theatre from February 3–21, 2026. Directed by Darren Lee Cole.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
Henry Naylor’s Fringe First Award–winning solo play MONSTERING THE ROCKETMAN will make its London premiere at Arcola Theatre from February 3–21, 2026. Directed by Darren Lee Cole.
Rosemary Loar Brings JINGLES AND JAZZ to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025
Rosemary Loar, Broadway veteran, composer/lyricist/librettist, 2024 Mac Award Nominee & 2012 Mac Hanson Award Winner has created Jingles and Jazz her first holiday show!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025
Rosemary Loar, Broadway veteran, composer/lyricist/librettist, 2024 Mac Award Nominee & 2012 Mac Hanson Award Winner has created Jingles and Jazz her first holiday show!
Theatre Communications Group Welcomes Five New Members to Its Board of Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2025
Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has announced five new members to its Board of Directors: Teresa Coleman Wash, Eric Johnson, Abby Marcus, Shaunda McDill, and Alexandra Meda.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2025
Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has announced five new members to its Board of Directors: Teresa Coleman Wash, Eric Johnson, Abby Marcus, Shaunda McDill, and Alexandra Meda.
THE FORSYTE SAGA PARTS I AND 2 Comes to Stratford-Upon-Avon
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025
The Park Theatre's two-part production of The Forsyte Saga - based on John Galsworthy's Nobel-winning epic novels of love, ownership and the end of Empire - plays the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025
The Park Theatre's two-part production of The Forsyte Saga - based on John Galsworthy's Nobel-winning epic novels of love, ownership and the end of Empire - plays the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Voyage Theater Company to Present 5000 STEPS TO PEACE AND JUSTICE At Ukrainian Institute Of America
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Voyage Theater Company will present 5000 Steps to Peace and Justice by Anna Khvyl and Piotr Armianovski at Ukrainian Institute of America. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Voyage Theater Company will present 5000 Steps to Peace and Justice by Anna Khvyl and Piotr Armianovski at Ukrainian Institute of America. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Dash Arts and Leeds Playhouse to Present OUR PUBLIC HOUSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025
Josephine Burton will direct the world premiere of Our Public House, a bold and heart-stirring new play by award-winning playwright Barney Norris, about what happens when people who feel silenced are given the tools — and the space — to speak.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025
Josephine Burton will direct the world premiere of Our Public House, a bold and heart-stirring new play by award-winning playwright Barney Norris, about what happens when people who feel silenced are given the tools — and the space — to speak.
Cast and Creatives Set For EBONY SCROOGE at Sadler's Wells
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025
Sadler's Wells has announced the cast for Ebony Scrooge as well as the creatives behind the production. This is the first ever Christmas show at Sadler's Wells East, as well as the first Christmas show from Zoonation: The Kate Pirnce Company.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025
Sadler's Wells has announced the cast for Ebony Scrooge as well as the creatives behind the production. This is the first ever Christmas show at Sadler's Wells East, as well as the first Christmas show from Zoonation: The Kate Pirnce Company.
Cast Set For The World Premiere of Jessica Norman's THIS LITTLE EARTH at Arcola Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
3 hearts canvas and Izzy Carney have announced the cast for Jessica Norman’s debut play This Little Earth. Imy Wyatt Corner will direct Fanta Barrie and Ross O’Donnellan.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
3 hearts canvas and Izzy Carney have announced the cast for Jessica Norman’s debut play This Little Earth. Imy Wyatt Corner will direct Fanta Barrie and Ross O’Donnellan.
Lucie Jones Will Perform Biggest Solo Concert to Date at The London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025
West End and International theatre star Lucie Jones will be performing her biggest solo concert to date at the London Palladium next year. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025
West End and International theatre star Lucie Jones will be performing her biggest solo concert to date at the London Palladium next year. Learn more here!
COOL AT CAMP and MOTHER BOSWICK Join Midtown International Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025
'COOL AT CAMP' AND 'MOTHER BOSWICK' will join The Midtown International Theatre Festival. Learn more about the plays here and see how to purchase tickets to the festival!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025
'COOL AT CAMP' AND 'MOTHER BOSWICK' will join The Midtown International Theatre Festival. Learn more about the plays here and see how to purchase tickets to the festival!
BroadwayWorld Goes Global: News Now Available in Five Languages
by Team BWW - Sep 8, 2025
International tourists are at the heart of New York City’s vibrant theatre industry, fueling Broadway, Off-Broadway, and the city’s entertainment scene. With travel facing new challenges in recent years, BroadwayWorld has taken steps to make the theatre world more welcoming than ever.
by Team BWW - Sep 8, 2025
International tourists are at the heart of New York City’s vibrant theatre industry, fueling Broadway, Off-Broadway, and the city’s entertainment scene. With travel facing new challenges in recent years, BroadwayWorld has taken steps to make the theatre world more welcoming than ever.
20th Anniversary Season Announced at Jersey City Theater Center
by Emmy Rice - Sep 6, 2025
Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) has announced its 2025–2026 20th Anniversary Season: Bridging Cultures through the Arts—a milestone year celebrating two decades of ambitious, globally focused programming that sparks dialogue and builds community through live performance.
by Emmy Rice - Sep 6, 2025
Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) has announced its 2025–2026 20th Anniversary Season: Bridging Cultures through the Arts—a milestone year celebrating two decades of ambitious, globally focused programming that sparks dialogue and builds community through live performance.
TO FEED THE ROSES Will Be Performed as Part of Theater For The New City's Dream Up Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025
TO FEED THE ROSES is about an older couple whose past secrets get in the way of their falling in love again. This romantic 'dramedy' is written by Amy Losi and directed by Laurie Rae Waugh.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025
TO FEED THE ROSES is about an older couple whose past secrets get in the way of their falling in love again. This romantic 'dramedy' is written by Amy Losi and directed by Laurie Rae Waugh.
MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL to Return in 2026 with New Vision
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025
Founder and Executive Producer John Chatterton, a pivotal force in the Off-Off-Broadway movement, is officially reviving the Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) for July 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025
Founder and Executive Producer John Chatterton, a pivotal force in the Off-Off-Broadway movement, is officially reviving the Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) for July 2026.
DC International Theatre Festival Announces Free September Panel Events
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2025
Tickets are now available for a special series of free events and discussions helmed by Shakespeare Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company as part of the DC International Theatre Festival.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2025
Tickets are now available for a special series of free events and discussions helmed by Shakespeare Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company as part of the DC International Theatre Festival.
World Premiere of AWAY Comes to New York Theatre Festival This December
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025
Cambalache Theatre Company, an international theatre ensemble founded by Argentine artists Carmen Ezcurra and Cecilia Wisky in August 2024, has announced its first original play.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025
Cambalache Theatre Company, an international theatre ensemble founded by Argentine artists Carmen Ezcurra and Cecilia Wisky in August 2024, has announced its first original play.
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