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 | |
| 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
Lincoln Center to Dedicate Upcoming 'Come & Sing' Event to Gavin Creel
by Michael Major - Oct 28, 2026
Lincoln Center will host a special edition of Come & Sing in memory of Gavin Creel. Participants will learn two Broadway finales: “Aquarius / Let the Sunshine In” from Hair and “Children Will Listen” from Into the Woods.
by Michael Major - Oct 28, 2026
Lincoln Center will host a special edition of Come & Sing in memory of Gavin Creel. Participants will learn two Broadway finales: “Aquarius / Let the Sunshine In” from Hair and “Children Will Listen” from Into the Woods.
Photos: IN THE HEIGHTS in Rehearsals Ahead of Run at New York City Center
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 28, 2026
In the Heights is gearing up to open at New York City Center. BroadwayWorld was on hand for rehearsal for the production, and you can check out the photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 28, 2026
In the Heights is gearing up to open at New York City Center. BroadwayWorld was on hand for rehearsal for the production, and you can check out the photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 27, 2026- RENT Turns 30 and More
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Videos: Inside the IN THE HEIGHTS Sitzprobe at New York City Center
by Michael Major - Oct 26, 2026
Step inside the sitzprobe for In the Heights at New York City Center before performances begin this week. The new videos give a preview of some of the Lin-Manuel Miranda tunes, including 'Breathe,' 'Champagne,' and the title song.
by Michael Major - Oct 26, 2026
Step inside the sitzprobe for In the Heights at New York City Center before performances begin this week. The new videos give a preview of some of the Lin-Manuel Miranda tunes, including 'Breathe,' 'Champagne,' and the title song.
Noticias de la semana: El regreso de GLEE, el estreno de QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN y el elenco de WARRIORS
by Adela González Pérez - Oct 23, 2026
Disney+ da luz verde al regreso del fenómeno televisivo musical, la Gran Vía y Barcelona reciben títulos de peso y Lin-Manuel Miranda sacude la escena neoyorquina.
by Adela González Pérez - Oct 23, 2026
Disney+ da luz verde al regreso del fenómeno televisivo musical, la Gran Vía y Barcelona reciben títulos de peso y Lin-Manuel Miranda sacude la escena neoyorquina.
ATTACK ON TITAN: THE MUSICAL Will Launch Its First World Tour in Singapore in 2027
by Joshua Wright - Oct 22, 2026
Attack on Titan: The Musical is heading out on its first world tour, Stage Natalie reports. Billed as ATTACK on TITAN: The Musical World Tour, the production will kick off at the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, playing April 15 through May 2, 2027. Additional tour stops will be announced at a later date.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 22, 2026
Attack on Titan: The Musical is heading out on its first world tour, Stage Natalie reports. Billed as ATTACK on TITAN: The Musical World Tour, the production will kick off at the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, playing April 15 through May 2, 2027. Additional tour stops will be announced at a later date.
Video: Welcome Home! The Cast of IN THE HEIGHTS Brings the Barrio Back to NYC
by Sam Anctil - Oct 22, 2026
Paciencia y fe! The wait is just a little bit longer for the return of In the Heights at New York City Center. Watch in this video as the cast gives a sneak peek of 'Home' and '96,000' and chats about what audiences can expect.
by Sam Anctil - Oct 22, 2026
Paciencia y fe! The wait is just a little bit longer for the return of In the Heights at New York City Center. Watch in this video as the cast gives a sneak peek of 'Home' and '96,000' and chats about what audiences can expect.
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Video: Inside Rehearsals For IN THE HEIGHTS at New York City Center
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2026
Take a first look inside rehearsals for In the Heights at New York City Center. Watch videos of the cast of the upcoming gala presentation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical perform '96,000' and 'When You're Home.'
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2026
Take a first look inside rehearsals for In the Heights at New York City Center. Watch videos of the cast of the upcoming gala presentation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical perform '96,000' and 'When You're Home.'
Amber Gray, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and More Will Lead Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
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by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
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Amy London Releases ALTO MADNESS Album With Voting Message
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026
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by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026
Jazz vocalist and lyricist Amy London released ALTO MADNESS, an album featuring compositions by iconic alto saxophonists including Benny Carter. The project emerged from a five-year NYC residency led by altoist Mike Hashim.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Unveils New York City Center Season and More Fall Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2026
Following a triumphant five-city international tour through London, Zürich, Brussels, Paris, and Madrid, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return home for its 2026-27 New York City Center season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2026
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Complete Cast Set for Adrienne Warren-Led IMITATION OF LIFE World Premiere Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026
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by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026
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by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026
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by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026
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Colt Coeur Names 2026-2027 Resident Artists & Reveals Second Beacon Commission
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2026
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2026
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ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER to Open Season with Gala Featuring SZA, Spike Lee
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2026
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER will launch its season at New York City Center with an opening night gala honoring music icon Luther Vandross, choreographed by Jamar Roberts.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2026
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Special: Jason Robert Brown with Broadway Guests at Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River
by Team BWW - Oct 13, 2026
Friday, November 6, 2026 $75 Advance | $80 Day of Show [all-in pricing, no additional fees] Doors 7pm | Show 8pm JASON ROBERT BROWN is the ultimate multi-hyphenate – an equally skilled composer, lyricist, conductor…
by Team BWW - Oct 13, 2026
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Tichina Arnold to Make Broadway Debut in & JULIET; James Monroe Iglehart to Return
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2026
Tichina Arnold will join the Broadway production of & JULIET, making her stage debut in the musical. James Monroe Iglehart will return to reprise his role as Lance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2026
Tichina Arnold will join the Broadway production of & JULIET, making her stage debut in the musical. James Monroe Iglehart will return to reprise his role as Lance.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 13, 2026- A FEW GOOD MEN Begins Performances at Lincoln Center and More
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Review: Fall for Dance, in Retrospect
by Audrey Pettit - Oct 12, 2026
Fall for Dance's dynamic final program excavates what the festival—and consequently, dance itself—has been and is becoming.
by Audrey Pettit - Oct 12, 2026
Fall for Dance's dynamic final program excavates what the festival—and consequently, dance itself—has been and is becoming.
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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