West side of Broadway between 32nd & 33rd
New York, NY
BUILT: 1875
DEMOLISHED: 1909
SEATING CAPACITY: 1126
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Shows at the Manhattan Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 7/14/1936 - Help Yourself (1936) 5/15/1936 - Class of '29 (1936) 3/20/1936 - Murder in the Cathedral (1936) 2/21/1936 - American Holiday (1936) 1/28/1932 - 1/28/1932 Through the Years (1932) 1/28/1932 - 2/13/1932 Through the Years (1932) 10/27/1931 - 10/27/1931 East Wind (1931) 10/27/1931 - 11/14/1931 East Wind (1931) 9/8/1931 - 9/19/1931 Free For All (1931) 12/31/1900 - 12/31/1900 The Burgomaster (1900) 12/3/1900 - 12/3/1900 Sweet Anne Page (1900)
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Cast Set For JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre had announced casting for the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning play Jaja's African Hair Braiding which runs at the venue from Wednesday 18 March – Saturday 25 April 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre had announced casting for the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning play Jaja's African Hair Braiding which runs at the venue from Wednesday 18 March – Saturday 25 April 2026.
RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE Sequel Now in Production; Uma Thurman, Stephen Fry & More Returning
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026
Production is now underway for Red, White & Royal Wedding, the highly anticipated sequel to Matthew López's Red, White & Royal Blue. The cast will feature the return of Nicholas Galitzine, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Uma Thurman, Stephen Fry, Sarah Shahi, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026
Production is now underway for Red, White & Royal Wedding, the highly anticipated sequel to Matthew López's Red, White & Royal Blue. The cast will feature the return of Nicholas Galitzine, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Uma Thurman, Stephen Fry, Sarah Shahi, and more.
Goodspeed to Host 41 Writers for Annual Writers Grove
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 14th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Connecticut.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 14th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Connecticut.
Photos: Okieriete Onaodowan and Aigner Mizzelle in THE MONSTERS at MTC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's Off-Broadway premiere of The Monsters, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu, will begin performances. Get a first look at photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's Off-Broadway premiere of The Monsters, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu, will begin performances. Get a first look at photos!
Two Rivers Theater Receives Edgerton Foundation New Play Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Two River Theater has received an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story by Ngozi Anyanwu. The award provided support for additional rehearsal time with the full creative team prior to the world premiere.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Two River Theater has received an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story by Ngozi Anyanwu. The award provided support for additional rehearsal time with the full creative team prior to the world premiere.
EUREKA DAY Takes the Stage at TimeLine Theatre:
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2026
TimeLine Theatre's EUREKA DAY is captivating audiences with its timely exploration of societal issues. The play, now showing, delves into the complexities of community and dialogue.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2026
TimeLine Theatre's EUREKA DAY is captivating audiences with its timely exploration of societal issues. The play, now showing, delves into the complexities of community and dialogue.
Halley Feiffer Named Mentor Playwright for Cycle 2 of Terrence McNally Recovery Commissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026
Playwright, television writer, and showrunner Halley Feiffer has been named the Mentor Playwright for Cycle 2 of the Terrence McNally Recovery Commissions, a signature program supporting playwrights in recovery from substance use conditions.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026
Playwright, television writer, and showrunner Halley Feiffer has been named the Mentor Playwright for Cycle 2 of the Terrence McNally Recovery Commissions, a signature program supporting playwrights in recovery from substance use conditions.
Interview: Theatre Life with Douglas Sills
by Elliot Lanes - Jan 9, 2026
Happy 2026 everyone!!! Today’s subject Douglas Sills is currently living his theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the iconic role of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. The brilliantly Joe Calarco directed and reimagined production runs through January 25th in Signature’s MAX space.
by Elliot Lanes - Jan 9, 2026
Happy 2026 everyone!!! Today’s subject Douglas Sills is currently living his theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the iconic role of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. The brilliantly Joe Calarco directed and reimagined production runs through January 25th in Signature’s MAX space.
Manhattan Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in Manhattan Theatre?
Manhattan Theatre's current show is Help Yourself which began performances on 7/14/1936.
What when was Manhattan Theatre built?
Manhattan Theatre was built in 1875.
How many seats does Manhattan Theatre have?
Manhattan Theatre has 1126 seats.
What were the longest running shows at Manhattan Theatre?
Sweet Anne Page which ran from 12/3/1900 to 12/29/1900, The Burgomaster which ran from 12/31/1900 to 1/26/1901, East Wind which ran from 10/27/1931 to 11/14/1931, Through the Years which ran from 1/28/1932 to 2/13/1932 and Free For All which ran from 9/8/1931 to 9/19/1931,
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