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Players Theatre

Address:
115 MacDougal St.

New York, NY 10012

SEATING CAPACITY: 248
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Players Theatre History

A space for New York performances and rehearsals. Welcome to the official website of the historic Players Theatre. The building includes, a main stage 200+ seat Off Broadway theatre, the 50 seat Steve and Marie Sgouros theatre, four rehearsal studios, an office suite for arts organizations and the famous Cafe Wha?, which has been a Greenwich Village mainstay since the 1960's. Built in 1907 and converted into a theatre in the late 1950's, the Players Theatre has been a jewel in the midst of beautiful Greenwich Village, serving as a magnet for performing artists and their audiences.

Shows at the Players Theatre

DATES PRODUCTION
1/8/2026 - 2/8/2026 The Opening (2026)
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9/26/2025 - 11/9/2025 Sleepy Hollow (2025)
7/31/2025 - 8/31/2025 Alan Turing & The Queen of the Night (2025)
5/8/2025 - 6/8/2025 Maddie: A New Musical (2025)
4/18/2025 - 4/27/2025 Agatha Christie's Murder on the Links (2025)
4/7/2022 - 4/24/2022 Brilliance (2022)
8/5/2021 - 9/5/2021 Stranger Sings! (2021)
1/9/2020 - 2/9/2020 Good Morning New York (2020)
9/21/2019 - 11/17/2019 Alice in Wonderland (2019)
5/11/2018 - 6/17/2018 Single Rider (2018)
1/12/2018 - 2/11/2018 One Nation, One Mission, One Promise (2018)
11/7/2011 - Monday Night Magic (1997)
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10/21/2010 - 7/24/2011 Play Dead (2010)
10/10/2008 - 11/22/2008 Urban Death (2008)
6/5/2008 - Feminazi (2008)
1/24/2008 - 5/4/2008 Straight Up with a Twist (2008)
8/12/2007 - 10/7/2007 Angry Young Women in Low-Rise Jeans With High-Class Issues (2007)
5/31/2007 - 6/17/2007 Fate's Imagination (2007)
3/9/2007 - 4/1/2007 Magpie (2007)
10/30/2006 - 10/30/2006 Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2006)
3/12/2006 - 4/22/2006 Hard Right (2006)
2/22/2006 - 2/23/2006 Magpie (2006)
8/23/2005 - 8/28/2005 The Last Days of Cleopatra (2005)
8/12/2005 - 8/28/2005 Swimming Upstream (2005)
10/27/2004 - 11/7/2004 Two Brothers Who Are Not Brothers (2004)
10/27/2004 - 11/7/2004 Two Brothers Who Are Not Brothers (2004)
8/19/2004 - 8/29/2004 Africa and Plumbridge (2004)
8/13/2004 - 8/25/2004 Mimi Le Duck (2004)
2/12/2002 - Golden Ladder (2002)
5/10/2001 - 12/9/2001 Six Goumbas and a Wannabe (2001)
10/22/2000 - 11/19/2000 Boys Don't Wear Lipstick (2000)
2/10/2000 - 5/28/2000 Panache (2000)
11/15/1998 - Trainspotting (1998)
2/25/1998 - 4/26/1998 I Will Come Back (1998)
12/3/1997 - 12/28/1997 Clue: The Musical (1997)
6/23/1997 - 7/20/1997 Queens Blvd. (1997)
3/26/1997 - 4/30/1997 Doctor Doctor (1997)
4/7/1996 - The Shattering (1996)
10/23/1995 - 10/23/1995 Zombies From the Beyond (1995)
10/23/1995 - 12/24/1995 Zombies From Beyond (1995)
6/1/1993 - 7/25/1993 Prime Time Prophet (1993)
3/13/1992 - 1/24/1993 Ruthless! (1992)
3/13/1992 - 1/24/1993 Ruthless! (1992)
1/24/1990 - 2/25/1990 Imagining Brad (1990)
7/20/1987 - 5/15/1988 Psycho Beach Party (1987)
2/17/1986 - 2/23/1986 Another Paradise (1986)
11/26/1985 - 12/15/1985 Inside Out (1985)
3/18/1985 - 3/24/1985 The Mugger (1985)
5/3/1983 - My Astonishing Self (1983)
4/22/1982 - 4/25/1982 T.N.T. (1982)
1/10/1982 - 1/10/1982 Oh, Johnny (1982)
1/10/1982 - 1/10/1982 Oh, Johnny (1982)
9/24/1981 - 11/15/1981 Sea Marks (1981)
6/3/1981 - 8/1/1981 The Butler Did It (1981)
3/8/1981 - 3/15/1981 Marching to Georgia (1981)
11/25/1980 - 12/7/1980 Naomi Court (1980)
5/28/1980 - 6/1/1980 News Boy (1980)
11/19/1979 - 4/27/1980 Class Enemy (1979)
6/28/1979 - 7/27/1979 Sky High (1979)
6/28/1979 - 7/27/1979 Sky High (1979)
4/23/1979 - 5/6/1979 Albert Einstein: The Practical Bohemian (1979)
12/20/1978 - 3/4/1979 An Evening with Quentin Crisp (1978)
5/22/1978 - 7/23/1978 International Stud (1978)
4/20/1977 - 4/20/1977 The Perfect Mollusc (1977)
12/1/1975 - 12/1/1975 Gift of the Magi (1975)
12/1/1975 - 1/4/1976 Gift of the Magi (1975)
9/24/1975 - 9/24/1975 At the Sign of the Angel (1975)
1/27/1975 - 1/27/1975 Lovers (1975)
1/27/1975 - 5/11/1975 Lovers (1975)
6/25/1974 - 6/25/1974 Jack the Ripper (1974)
6/11/1974 - 10/6/1974 The World of Lenny Bruce (1974)
4/3/1974 - 4/3/1974 Pop (1974)
10/30/1973 - 12/2/1973 Medea (1973)
10/25/1971 - 10/25/1971 In the Time of Harry Harass (1971)
3/30/1971 - 3/30/1971 The Red, White and Black (1971)
3/30/1971 - 3/30/1971 The Red, White and Black (1971)
10/15/1970 - 10/15/1970 My House Is Your House (1970)
12/9/1969 - 5/17/1970 Summertree (1969)
1/12/1969 - 11/2/1969 Geese (1969)
12/4/1968 - 12/4/1968 Possibilities (1968)
10/31/1968 - 10/31/1968 The David Show (1968)
6/12/1968 - 10/6/1968 Walk Down Mah Street! (1968)
4/1/1968 - 4/1/1968 Rate of Exchange (1968)
1/29/1968 - 1/29/1968 Who's Who, Baby? (1968)
1/29/1968 - 2/11/1968 Who's Who, Baby? (1968)
5/3/1967 - 5/14/1967 Follies Burlesque '67 (1967)
3/13/1966 - 4/10/1966 Half Horse, Half Alligator (1966)
5/18/1965 - 6/13/1965 In White America (1965)
3/15/1965 - 4/4/1965 The Day the Whores Came Out to Play Tennis/ Sing to Me Through Open Windows (1965)
12/9/1964 - 12/9/1964 Divorce Me, Darling! (1964)
10/26/1964 - 1/3/1965 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1964)
10/26/1964 - 1/3/1965 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1964)
1/30/1964 - The Caretaker (1964)
10/16/1963 - 10/16/1963 Penny Change (1963)
3/4/1963 - 3/4/1963 Yes Is For A Very Young Man (1963)
1/26/1963 - 1/26/1963 House of Cards (1963)
9/25/1962 - 10/13/1962 Sweet Miani (1962)
3/21/1962 - Electra (1962)
6/21/1961 - 6/21/1961 Little Mary Sunshine (1959)
1/20/1960 - 1/20/1960 Parade (1960)
3/19/1958 - 3/19/1958 Gentlemen's Pastime (1958)
7/4/1957 - 7/4/1957 Antarctica (1957)
11/5/1956 - 11/5/1956 The Three Caskets (1956)
10/13/1953 - 11/22/1953 The Boy Friend (1953)
4/14/1953 - 4/14/1953 The Boy Friend (1953)
- 20 Minutes South (1955)

News


DID YOU CHARGE YOUR PHONE FOR THE END OF THE WORLD? Comes to Frigid NYC 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

Infinite Monkey Theater Co. will present the thought-provoking play DID YOU CHARGE YOUR PHONE FOR THE END OF THE WORLD? exploring themes of connection and isolation in a digital age.
CONEJO VALLEY COMEDY FESTIVAL Returns With Expanded Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026

The Conejo Valley Comedy Festival will return February 13–15, 2026, expanding to three nights across Tarantula Hill Brewing Company and Conejo Players Theatre. The lineup includes nationally touring stand-up comedians, local performers, youth programming, and improv shows.
Interview: Theatre Life with Shannon Cochran
by Elliot Lanes - Jan 23, 2026

Today’s subject Shannon Cochran is currently living her theatre life onstage at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) in the stage version of the horror movie franchise Paranormal Activity. The show runs from Jan 28th through February 7th at STC’s Harman Hall.
Be Bold! Productions Unveils Selection For 14th Annual LUV SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

Be Bold! Productions has revealed the selected works for its 14th Annual LUV Short Play and Musical Festival. The festival centers on love in its many forms and will feature fifteen original short plays presented over three weeks at Players Theatre.
Photos: SHELTER IN PLACE World Premiere at Sgouros Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026

A world premiere production of SHELTER IN PLACE, a new comedy by Henry Feldman, opened earlier this month to a sold-out house and is currently running in New York City through January 25. Check out photos of the show.
Cast Set for CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at Invictus Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026

Invictus Theatre Company has revealed the cast and production team for its 2026 season opener, Tennessee Williams's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama will be the company's 20th onstage production since the company's founding.
Crossroads Comedy Theater to Present AN IMPROVISED ROM-COM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026

Crossroads Comedy Theater will present An Improvised Rom-Com by the improv team Not Yet Rated in Philadelphia, offering a unique Valentine's Week experience.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre To Present the Acclaimed Drama I AM MY OWN WIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2026

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre will present I AM MY OWN WIFE, a Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning play, from January 23 to February 8, 2026. Directed by Alexander Coddington and starring Jonathan Riker, the play delves into the life of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf.
Conejo Players Theatre To Open 2026 Season With Ken Ludwig’s LEND ME A TENOR
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2026

Conejo Players Theatre will open its 2026 season with Lend Me a Tenor by Ken Ludwig, beginning performances on January 16, 2026. The production will run through February 7, 2026 and is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
Photos: Meet the Cast of SHELTER IN PLACE at The Sgouros Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026

Shelter in Place, Henry Feldman’s new comedy, will receive its World Premiere this month at The Sgouros Theater in the East Village. Check out new photos of the cast.
LEGALLY BLONDE Comes to Conejo Players Theatre in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026

Legally Blonde the musical is coming to Conejo Players Theatre in March. Performances will run March 27 - April 19, 2026. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
The Players Theatre Company To Present ANNIE JR. As Part Of The Penguin Project
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2026

The Players Theatre Company has been designated a replica chapter of The Penguin Project and will present a production of Annie Jr. in the spring. The announcement was made in a December 30 news release.
Interview: Suzanne King, Bringing us STAGE WHISPERS About Houston Local Theatre
by Brett Cullum - Jan 2, 2026

I try to inform Houstonians about all the shows happening in and around the Houston area, as it can be daunting to keep track of them. I also include upcoming auditions for all talented actors in the area.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards; CATS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards; THE WIZARD OF OZ Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; ROCK OF AGES Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards; 1776 Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Players Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Players Theatre?
Players Theatre's current show is The Opening which began performances on 1/8/2026.

How many seats does Players Theatre have?
Players Theatre has 248 seats.

What were the longest running shows at Players Theatre?
Ruthless! which ran from 3/13/1992 to 1/24/1993, Psycho Beach Party which ran from 7/20/1987 to 5/15/1988, Geese which ran from 1/12/1969 to 11/2/1969, Play Dead which ran from 11/10/2010 to 7/24/2011 and


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