New York City Center
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131 West 55th St. (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
New York, NY 10019
New York City Center History
New York City Center has played a defining role in the cultural life of the city since 1943 when it was founded by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia with the mission to make the best in the performing arts accessible to all. The distinctive neo-Moorish theater welcomes 300,000 visitors annually to experience internationally acclaimed artists on the same stage where legends like George Balanchine, Leonard Bernstein, and Barbara Cook made their mark.
Shows at the New York City Center
| Dates | Production | ||
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| 4/28/2027 | - | 5/9/2027 | |
| 3/17/2027 | - | 3/28/2027 | |
| 2/3/2027 | - | 2/14/2027 | |
| 1/23/2026 | - | 3/22/2026 | |
| 6/7/2025 | - | 7/13/2025 | |
| 4/30/2025 | - | 5/11/2025 | The Wild Party (2025) [Cancelled] Buy Tickets
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| 4/30/2025 | - | 5/11/2025 | |
| 3/26/2025 | - | 3/30/2025 | |
| 2/5/2025 | - | 2/16/2025 | |
| 10/30/2024 | - | 11/10/2024 | |
| 6/12/2024 | - | 6/16/2024 | |
| 4/30/2024 | - | 5/12/2024 | |
| 2/21/2024 | - | 3/3/2024 | |
| 1/24/2024 | - | 2/4/2024 | |
| 11/1/2023 | - | 11/5/2023 | |
| 6/21/2023 | - | 6/25/2023 | |
| 5/2/2023 | - | 5/14/2023 | |
| 5/6/2020 | - | 5/10/2020 | Thoroughly Modern Millie (2020) [Cancelled] Buy Tickets
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| 3/18/2020 | - | 3/22/2020 | |
| 2/19/2020 | - | 2/23/2020 | |
| 11/18/2019 | - | 4/5/2020 | |
| 11/13/2019 | - | 11/24/2019 | |
| 8/1/2019 | - | 9/8/2019 | |
| 2/12/2019 | - | 3/31/2019 | |
| 7/25/2018 | - | 7/28/2018 | |
| 7/11/2018 | - | 7/12/2018 | |
| 6/27/2018 | - | 6/30/2018 | |
| 6/5/2018 | - | ||
| 10/31/2017 | - | 12/3/2017 | |
| 9/19/2017 | - | 12/10/2017 | |
| 8/2/2017 | - | 8/5/2017 | |
| 7/26/2017 | - | 7/27/2017 | |
| 7/12/2017 | - | 7/15/2017 | |
| 5/10/2017 | - | 5/14/2017 | |
| 3/22/2017 | - | 3/26/2017 | |
| 1/24/2017 | - | 4/16/2017 | |
| 10/24/2016 | - | 10/26/2016 | |
| 10/4/2016 | - | ||
| 7/27/2016 | - | 7/30/2016 | |
| 5/3/2016 | - | 6/26/2016 | |
| 3/30/2016 | - | 4/3/2016 | |
| 2/10/2016 | - | 2/14/2016 | |
| 5/6/2015 | - | 5/10/2015 | |
| 3/18/2015 | - | 3/22/2015 | |
| 2/4/2015 | - | 2/8/2015 | |
| 5/7/2014 | - | 5/11/2014 | |
| 4/2/2014 | - | 4/6/2014 | |
| 2/5/2014 | - | 2/9/2014 | |
| 1/15/2014 | - | 2/16/2014 | |
| 2/24/2013 | - | 3/31/2013 | |
| 1/11/2013 | - | 2/17/2013 | |
| 10/30/2012 | - | 12/16/2012 | |
| 2/8/2012 | - | 2/19/2012 | |
| 3/17/2011 | - | 3/20/2011 | |
| 11/19/2008 | - | 11/23/2008 | |
| 7/5/2008 | - | 7/27/2008 | |
| 5/8/2008 | - | 5/12/2008 | |
| 2/7/2008 | - | 2/10/2008 | |
| 7/9/2007 | - | 7/29/2007 | |
| 5/10/2007 | - | 5/14/2007 | |
| 3/29/2007 | - | 4/1/2007 | |
| 2/8/2007 | - | 2/11/2007 | |
| 5/11/2006 | - | 5/15/2006 | |
| 3/30/2006 | - | 4/2/2006 | |
| 2/9/2006 | - | 2/12/2006 | |
| 5/12/2005 | - | 5/16/2005 | |
| 3/31/2005 | - | 4/3/2005 | |
| 2/10/2005 | - | 2/13/2005 | |
| 5/6/2004 | - | 5/9/2004 | |
| 3/25/2004 | - | 3/28/2004 | |
| 2/12/2004 | - | 2/15/2004 | |
| 5/8/2003 | - | 5/11/2003 | |
| 3/27/2003 | - | 3/30/2003 | |
| 2/13/2003 | - | 2/16/2003 | |
| 5/2/2002 | - | 5/6/2002 | |
| 3/21/2002 | - | 3/24/2002 | |
| 2/7/2002 | - | 2/10/2002 | |
| 5/3/2001 | - | 5/7/2001 | |
| 3/22/2001 | - | 3/25/2001 | |
| 2/8/2001 | - | 2/11/2001 | |
| 5/4/2000 | - | 5/8/2000 | |
| 3/24/2000 | - | 3/27/2000 | |
| 2/10/2000 | - | 2/13/2000 | |
| 11/14/1999 | - | 11/28/1999 | |
| 5/6/1999 | - | 5/9/1999 | |
| 4/1/1999 | - | 4/1/1999 | |
| 2/11/1999 | - | 2/14/1999 | |
| 4/30/1998 | - | 5/3/1998 | |
| 3/26/1998 | - | 3/30/1998 | |
| 2/12/1998 | - | 2/15/1998 | |
| 5/1/1997 | - | 5/4/1997 | |
| 3/20/1997 | - | 3/23/1997 | |
| 2/13/1997 | - | 2/16/1997 | |
| 5/2/1996 | - | 5/4/1996 | |
| 4/1/1996 | - | 4/1/1996 | |
| 2/15/1996 | - | 2/17/1996 | |
| 5/1/1995 | - | 5/1/1995 | |
| 3/30/1995 | - | 4/1/1995 | |
| 2/16/1995 | - | 2/18/1995 | |
| 5/4/1994 | - | 5/7/1994 | |
| 3/2/1994 | - | 3/5/1994 | |
| 2/9/1994 | - | 2/12/1994 | |
| 1/13/1987 | - | 1/18/1987 | |
| 6/5/1980 | - | 6/22/1980 | |
| 4/11/1974 | - | 4/11/1974 | |
| 12/21/1971 | - | 12/21/1971 | |
| 12/1/1968 | - | 12/1/1968 | |
| 6/13/1968 | - | 6/13/1968 | |
| 5/23/1968 | - | 6/9/1968 | |
| 12/13/1967 | - | 12/13/1967 | |
| 6/8/1966 | - | 6/26/1966 | |
| 5/31/1966 | - | 7/9/1966 | |
| 12/15/1965 | - | 1/2/1966 | |
| 6/16/1965 | - | 6/16/1965 | |
| 5/12/1965 | - | 5/30/1965 | |
| 4/28/1965 | - | 5/9/1965 | |
| 3/11/1965 | - | 3/27/1965 | |
| 12/23/1964 | - | 1/3/1965 | |
| 5/20/1964 | - | 6/28/1964 | |
| 5/6/1964 | - | 5/6/1964 | |
| 10/10/1963 | - | 10/10/1963 | |
| 6/12/1963 | - | 6/23/1963 | |
| 5/29/1963 | - | 6/9/1963 | |
| 5/15/1963 | - | 5/26/1963 | |
| 2/27/1963 | - | 3/10/1963 | |
| 2/13/1963 | - | 2/24/1963 | |
| 1/30/1963 | - | 2/10/1963 | |
| 5/16/1962 | - | 5/27/1962 | |
| 3/28/1962 | - | 4/8/1962 | |
| 10/26/1961 | - | 10/26/1961 | |
| 10/12/1961 | - | 10/12/1961 | |
| 5/31/1961 | - | 5/31/1961 | |
| 5/30/1961 | - | 6/10/1961 | |
| 5/23/1961 | - | 5/23/1961 | |
| 5/17/1961 | - | 5/17/1961 | |
| 4/12/1961 | - | 4/25/1961 | |
| 5/11/1960 | - | 5/29/1960 | |
| 4/27/1960 | - | 5/8/1960 | |
| 3/12/1959 | - | 3/12/1959 | |
| 2/25/1959 | - | 2/25/1959 | |
| 2/10/1959 | - | 2/22/1959 | |
| 12/4/1958 | - | 12/4/1958 | |
| 4/6/1958 | - | 4/18/1958 | |
| 4/3/1958 | - | 4/3/1958 | |
| 3/19/1958 | - | 3/30/1958 | |
| 2/19/1958 | - | 3/2/1958 | |
| 9/11/1957 | - | 9/29/1957 | |
| 5/15/1957 | - | 5/15/1957 | |
| 4/10/1957 | - | 4/10/1957 | |
| 5/31/1956 | - | 6/17/1956 | |
| 4/18/1956 | - | 5/6/1956 | |
| 5/31/1955 | - | 6/12/1955 | |
| 5/18/1955 | - | 5/29/1955 | |
| 4/20/1955 | - | 5/1/1955 | |
| 8/31/1953 | - | 10/5/1953 | |
| 1/23/1952 | - | 2/10/1952 | |
| 5/23/1950 | - | ||
| 9/7/1948 | - | 9/18/1948 | |
| 1/6/1947 | - | 2/15/1947 | |
| 4/1/1946 | - | 4/1/1946 | |
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News
OSCAR to Make New York Premiere with THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET at City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
New York City Center will present The Australian Ballet in the New York premiere of OSCAR, a new work choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon with a score by Joby Talbot performed live by the Orchestra of St. Luke's.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
New York City Center will present The Australian Ballet in the New York premiere of OSCAR, a new work choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon with a score by Joby Talbot performed live by the Orchestra of St. Luke's.
Wayne Brady to Host Dramatists Guild Foundation's 2026 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
Five-time Emmy Award winner Wayne Brady will host the Dramatists Guild Foundation's annual Gala, honoring Sue Frost, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and R. Patrick Morrow.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
Five-time Emmy Award winner Wayne Brady will host the Dramatists Guild Foundation's annual Gala, honoring Sue Frost, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and R. Patrick Morrow.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 3, 2026- HADESTOWN Welcomes New Stars and More
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 3, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
NYTC & Most Much Productions Announce Cast and Creative Team for BREAK, a New Play by Lindsay Carpenter
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026
Grace Porter and Josh Davis will lead the cast of BREAK, a new play by Lindsay Carpenter, running September 11-14, 2026, at The Atelier at TheatreLab in New York.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026
Grace Porter and Josh Davis will lead the cast of BREAK, a new play by Lindsay Carpenter, running September 11-14, 2026, at The Atelier at TheatreLab in New York.
ON YOUR FEET! Begins Performances at The Argyle Theatre This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026
The Argyle Theatre in Babylon will present ON YOUR FEET! from September 17 through October 25, 2026, with Kristen Tarragó and Max Cervantes starring as Gloria and Emilio Estefan, opening September 19.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026
The Argyle Theatre in Babylon will present ON YOUR FEET! from September 17 through October 25, 2026, with Kristen Tarragó and Max Cervantes starring as Gloria and Emilio Estefan, opening September 19.
Casey Hushion Named Associate Artistic Director at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Paper Mill Playhouse named longtime collaborator Casey Hushion as Associate Artistic Director, following her selection by Mark S. Hoebee after a national search.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Paper Mill Playhouse named longtime collaborator Casey Hushion as Associate Artistic Director, following her selection by Mark S. Hoebee after a national search.
Two Stars of City Center's IN THE HEIGHTS Are Also Part of Lin-Manuel Miranda's WARRIORS
by Michael Major - Sep 2, 2026
Lin-Manuel Miranda celebrated the In The Heights casting announcement with two of its stars in the Warriors rehearsal room. The Tony winner shared that it's a 'bit of a day' as he celebrates with Matte Martinez and Jaci Calderon.
by Michael Major - Sep 2, 2026
Lin-Manuel Miranda celebrated the In The Heights casting announcement with two of its stars in the Warriors rehearsal room. The Tony winner shared that it's a 'bit of a day' as he celebrates with Matte Martinez and Jaci Calderon.
IN THE HEIGHTS Reveals Full Cast at New York City Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the gala presentation of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes's Tony Award winning musical In the Heights at New York City Center. Learn more about the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the gala presentation of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes's Tony Award winning musical In the Heights at New York City Center. Learn more about the cast here!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Open Alabama Shakespeare Festival's Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG on the Festival Stage in Montgomery, directed by Artistic Director Quin Gresham, featuring an ensemble of ASF newcomers.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG on the Festival Stage in Montgomery, directed by Artistic Director Quin Gresham, featuring an ensemble of ASF newcomers.
Javier Muñoz, Michael Park, and More Join GALILEO Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Additional casting has been announced for Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of astronomer and scientist Galileo Galilei, that will be led by the previously announced Raúl Esparza. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Additional casting has been announced for Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of astronomer and scientist Galileo Galilei, that will be led by the previously announced Raúl Esparza. Learn more here!
SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM Tickets On Sale Now at Arkansas Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
David Hughey, Jennifer Jackson, Juwon Tyrel Perry and Marina Kondo will star in Arkansas Repertory Theatre's Side by Side by Sondheim, running September 9-20 as the final production of the company's 2026 SummerStage season.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
David Hughey, Jennifer Jackson, Juwon Tyrel Perry and Marina Kondo will star in Arkansas Repertory Theatre's Side by Side by Sondheim, running September 9-20 as the final production of the company's 2026 SummerStage season.
BAT BOY Original Off-Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Michael Gioia - Aug 29, 2026
BroadwayWorld looks back at the 2001 Off-Broadway cast of the musical 'Bay Boy,' which included a young Kerry Butler before her star turn as Meredith Parker.
by Michael Gioia - Aug 29, 2026
BroadwayWorld looks back at the 2001 Off-Broadway cast of the musical 'Bay Boy,' which included a young Kerry Butler before her star turn as Meredith Parker.
Claybourne Elder, Britani Bateman, Charles Busch and More to Perform at 54 Below in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.
Listen: BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL New York City Center Cast Album Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
The New York City Center Gala production of Bat Boy: The Musical (New York City Center Cast Recording) is available in digital and streaming formats. Listen now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
The New York City Center Gala production of Bat Boy: The Musical (New York City Center Cast Recording) is available in digital and streaming formats. Listen now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 28, 2026: SIX THE MUSICAL To End Its Broadway Reign and More
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by - Aug 28, 2026
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ALLEGRA to Premiere at New York Live Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2026
Benjamin Akio Kimitch's new Japanese American court dance will make its world premiere at New York Live Arts, exploring memory and history through the lens of WWII incarceration camps.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2026
Benjamin Akio Kimitch's new Japanese American court dance will make its world premiere at New York Live Arts, exploring memory and history through the lens of WWII incarceration camps.
Exclusive Listen: 'Christian Charity' From BAT BOY New York City Center Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026
Ghostlight Records and Yellow Sound Label will release the New York City Center cast recording of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, featuring new songs and an all-star cast led by Taylor Trensch.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026
Ghostlight Records and Yellow Sound Label will release the New York City Center cast recording of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, featuring new songs and an all-star cast led by Taylor Trensch.
Sydney James Harcourt, Lindsey Heather Pearce & More Set for Broadway Cares East Hampton Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026
Sydney James Harcourt, Lindsey Heather Pearce and Michael Williams will perform at an East Hampton salon hosted by Broadway Cares top solo fundraiser Mark MacKillop on September 19.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026
Sydney James Harcourt, Lindsey Heather Pearce and Michael Williams will perform at an East Hampton salon hosted by Broadway Cares top solo fundraiser Mark MacKillop on September 19.
BAT BOY Teases New Announcement Nearly A Year After City Center Run
by Michael Major - Aug 26, 2026
Could there be a future for the recent City Center production of the cult classic musical? Nearly a year after the musical returned to New York City with an Alex Timbers-directed production, a mysterious new Instagram account has been launched.
by Michael Major - Aug 26, 2026
Could there be a future for the recent City Center production of the cult classic musical? Nearly a year after the musical returned to New York City with an Alex Timbers-directed production, a mysterious new Instagram account has been launched.
DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM to Return to NY City Center April 1–4, 2027
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026
Dance Theatre of Harlem will tour the U.S. and make its Morocco debut in Rabat October 2–3, 2026, before its 2027 New York season at City Center April 1–4.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026
Dance Theatre of Harlem will tour the U.S. and make its Morocco debut in Rabat October 2–3, 2026, before its 2027 New York season at City Center April 1–4.
New York City Center Frequently Asked Questions
- What show is next for New York City Center?
- New York City Center's next show is Kiss of the Spider Woman which begins performances on 04/28/2027
- What when was New York City Center built?
- New York City Center was built in 1923.
- How many seats does New York City Center have?
- New York City Center has 2935 seats.
- What were the longest running shows at New York City Center?
- Prodigal Son which ran from 02/09/2015 to 03/27/2016, Harry Townsend's Last Stand which ran from 12/04/2019 to 04/05/2020, Oklahoma! which ran from 02/27/1963 to 05/26/1963, and Ring Twice for Miranda which ran from 02/12/2017 to 04/16/2017
- What show is currently in New York City Center?
- New York City Center's current show is The Monsters which began performances on 1/23/2026.
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