Primary Stages

Address:
59E59 Theaters 59 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022

BUILT: 1902

SEATING CAPACITY: 199

Primary Stages History

Primary Stages is dedicated to inspiring, supporting, and sharing the art of playwriting. Since they were founded in 1984, they have produced more than 135 new plays. Their mainstage productions are produced at 59E59.

Shows at the Primary Stages

DATES PRODUCTION

2/28/2026 - 4/12/2026 Calf Scramble (2026)

3/1/2025 - 4/13/2025 Amerikin (2025)

5/15/2019 - 6/29/2019 Little Women (2019)

1/16/2019 - 2/15/2019 God Said This (2019)

3/22/2017 - 4/28/2017 Daniel's Husband (2017)

1/23/2013 - 4/28/2013 All in The Timing (2013)

10/18/2006 - 11/4/2006 Southern Comforts (2006)

8/9/2006 - 9/3/2006 Indian Blood (2006)

5/18/2004 - 6/27/2004 Boy (2004)

1/12/2004 - 1/12/2004 But I'm a Cheerleader (2004)

11/13/2002 - 12/22/2002 The Fourth Wall (2002)

9/23/2002 - 10/13/2002 Call the Children Home (2002)

5/20/2002 - 6/23/2002 One Shot, One Kill (2002)

5/17/2000 - 8/6/2000 When They Speak of Rita (2000)

3/8/2000 - 3/25/2000 An Empty Plate in the Cafe du Grand Boeuf (2000)

10/20/1999 - Barefoot Boy with Shoes On (1999)

5/5/1999 - 8/15/1999 This Lime Tree Bower (1999)

4/14/1999 - 5/16/1999 Lips (1999)

3/10/1999 - 4/11/1999 The Turn of the Screw (1999)

1/3/1999 - 2/14/1999 High Life (1999)

10/7/1998 - 1/2/1999 The Old Settler (1998)

5/20/1998 - Nasty Little Secrets (1998)

3/17/1998 - St. Nicholas (1998)

1/27/1998 - Scotland Road (1998)

11/5/1997 - Brutality of Fact (1997)

5/6/1997 - Mere Mortals and Others (1997)

4/2/1997 - Hate Mail (1997)

3/5/1997 - Not Waving (1997)

1/16/1997 - Second-Hand Smoke (1997)

11/16/1996 - Nightmare Alley (1996)

10/17/1996 - Missing/Kissing: Missing Marisa/Kissing Christine (1996)

5/8/1996 - 6/23/1996 Ancient History/English Made Simple (1996)

3/6/1996 - 4/27/1996 Sabina (1996)

1/16/1996 - 3/31/1996 Virgins and Other Myths (1996)

1/10/1996 - 2/11/1996 The Preservation Society (1996)

10/11/1995 - 11/12/1995 The Model Apartment (1995)

5/10/1995 - 6/11/1995 2: Goering at Nuremberg (1995)

3/3/1995 - 4/9/1995 Don Juan in Chicago (1995)

1/18/1995 - 2/19/1995 I Sent a Letter to My Love (1995)

9/11/1994 - 10/3/1994 Final Curtain (1994)

5/14/1994 - 6/5/1994 The Hyacinth Macaw (1994)

4/6/1994 - 5/1/1994 Crackdancing (1994)

11/24/1993 - 2/13/1994 All in the Timing (1993)

9/29/1993 - 10/24/1993 Breaking Up (1993)

5/23/1993 - 5/25/1993 The Best Things in Life (1993)

5/16/1993 - 5/18/1993 Two Theatre Pieces (1993)

5/9/1993 - 5/11/1993 A Normal Guy (1993)

4/29/1993 - 5/23/1993 Washington Square Moves (1993)

2/28/1993 - 3/2/1993 Olivia's Opus (1993)

2/20/1993 - 2/23/1993 How She Played the Game (1993)

2/4/1993 - 3/7/1993 Bargains (1993)

10/1/1992 - 11/1/1992 The Dolphin Position (1992)

4/26/1992 - A Murder of Crows (1992)

2/4/1992 - 3/1/1992 Making Book (1992)

11/24/1991 - 12/22/1991 Joy Solution (1991)

1/17/1991 - 2/3/1991 Better Days (1991)

9/6/1990 - 9/29/1990 Lusting After Pipino's Wife (1990)

6/8/1990 - 6/30/1990 Swim Visit (1990)

2/16/1990 - 3/17/1990 Bovver Boys (1990)

11/21/1989 - 12/9/1989 Black Market (1989)

9/15/1989 - 10/7/1989 Hollywood Scheherazade (1989)

2/9/1989 - 3/4/1989 Algerian Romance (1989)

- Lives of the Saints (2015)

News

COPLAND & TWAIN to Make NY Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival Photo

COPLAND & TWAIN to Make NY Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026

Concert Theatre Works' theatrical concert COPLAND & TWAIN, directed by Bill Barclay, will blend Aaron Copland's incidental music with Mark Twain's writings at Open Jar Studios, conducted by Ken-David Masur.

Cast Set For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY on Broadway and in Boston Photo

Cast Set For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY on Broadway and in Boston
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

The complete cast has been announced for the Boston and Broadway productions of the Olivier Award nominated new play PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. Learn more about the cast here!

FLYING TOWARD THE SUN to Receive 29-Hour Reading at Penguin Rep Theatre Photo

FLYING TOWARD THE SUN to Receive 29-Hour Reading at Penguin Rep Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

Penguin Rep Theatre will present a 29-hour reading of FLYING TOWARD THE SUN, a new musical about asylum seekers, in New York City. The cast includes Broadway veterans from Come From Away, Lempicka, and Harmony.

WAM Theatre Announces 2026 Summer Programming Photo

WAM Theatre Announces 2026 Summer Programming
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 30, 2026

WAM Theatre has announced its 2026 summer programming, featuring the return of the Fresh Takes Play Reading Series at Ventfort Hall and the launch of the Fertile Ground New Works Residency Program at the ’62 Center.

BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON Will Make New York Premiere in Rolling World Premiere Model Photo

BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON Will Make New York Premiere in Rolling World Premiere Model
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026

New Federal Theatre and North Carolina Black Repertory Company co-produce BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON, a Caribbean family drama by Eljon Wardally with an original Calypso score by Guggenheim Fellow Etienne Charles, at WP Theater in New York.

The Farm Theater and Stage Partners to Launch Exclusive Publishing Partnership Photo

The Farm Theater and Stage Partners to Launch Exclusive Publishing Partnership
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026

The Farm Theater and Stage Partners announced an exclusive deal making College Collaboration Project plays available for productions worldwide, kicking off with works by Gina Femia and Lia Romeo.

WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD! to Make World Premiere at The Tank NYC Photo

WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD! to Make World Premiere at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026

Eric Marlin's WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD!, directed by Ilana Khanin, will receive its world premiere at The Tank NYC, featuring Queen-Tiye Akamefula and Annie Hoeg in a two-hander centered on a 1943 melodrama.

Photos: Primary Stages 2026 VARIETY SHOW Benefit Featuring Ari Afsar, Zachary Noah Pi Photo

Photos: Primary Stages 2026 VARIETY SHOW Benefit Featuring Ari Afsar, Zachary Noah Piser, and More
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026

Primary Stages recently celebrated The Primary Stages Variety Show, a one-night-only cabaret-style event of songs and scenes that celebrates Primary Stages’ rich creative history and the immensely talented artists who have helped to shape it. Check out photos of the event.

MOYAMOYA BABY Will Premiere at Hollywood Fringe's Broadwater Theatre Photo

MOYAMOYA BABY Will Premiere at Hollywood Fringe's Broadwater Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

Resilient Brain Productions will present the world premiere of MOYAMOYA BABY: A TRILOGY OF STROKES, BLOOD FLOW, AND F*CKBOYS, a solo comedy written and performed by Nilsa Reyna, directed by Daphnie Sicre, at the Broadwater Theatre as part of Hollywood Fringe.

BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON Will Come to WP Theater Photo

BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON Will Come to WP Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre and North Carolina Black Repertory Company will present the New York premiere of BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON, a Caribbean family drama by Eljon Wardally, directed by Jackie Alexander, at WP Theater on Broadway.

Video: PIPPIN First Look at the Signature Theatre Photo

Video: PIPPIN First Look at the Signature Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

Pippin will open this month at the Signature Theatre, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson. Check out an all new trailer in the video here!

Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals Cast for DECEIVED and THE UNDERSTUDY Photo

Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals Cast for DECEIVED and THE UNDERSTUDY
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

Dorset Theatre Festival announced casting for two productions in its upcoming season, including the psychological thriller DECEIVED and Theresa Rebeck's backstage comedy THE UNDERSTUDY, featuring stage and screen veterans.

DECEIVED and THE UNDERSTUDY Casting Announced for Dorset Theatre Festival 2026 Season Photo

DECEIVED and THE UNDERSTUDY Casting Announced for Dorset Theatre Festival 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026

Dorset Theatre Festival announced casting for two productions in its upcoming season, with DECEIVED and THE UNDERSTUDY featuring stage veterans with Broadway, Off-Broadway, and television credits.

NEXT TO NORMAL To Be Presented At Trinity Rep Photo

NEXT TO NORMAL To Be Presented At Trinity Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026

Trinity Repertory Company will close its 2025-26 season with NEXT TO NORMAL, the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning rock musical directed by former Associate Artistic Director Amanda Dehnert at the Dowling Theater in Providence.

Shirine Babb Will Lead MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT at Penguin Rep Theatre Photo

Shirine Babb Will Lead MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT at Penguin Rep Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026

Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, announced that casting is complete for the New York premiere of Deborah Brevoort’s My Lord, What a Night, which officially kicks off the company’s 49th season.

Sharon Wheatley and Aaron Haskell Will Lead World Premiere of MISTER SNICKERS OF NEW Photo

Sharon Wheatley and Aaron Haskell Will Lead World Premiere of MISTER SNICKERS OF NEW YORK CITY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

MISTER SNICKERS OF NEW YORK CITY, starring Broadway's Sharon Wheatley and puppet artist Aaron Haskell, will present its world premiere at the Fresh Fruit Festival before extending to Urban Stages.

THE PITT on Stage: A Guide to the Theater Stars in the Hit Series Photo

THE PITT on Stage: A Guide to the Theater Stars in the Hit Series
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2026

With the Season 2 finale of The Pitt almost here, we have rounded up some of the stage stars who have made regular appearances on the hit series during its first two seasons.

Cedric Neal, Brayden Bambino and More to Star in PIPPIN at Signature Theatre Photo

Cedric Neal, Brayden Bambino and More to Star in PIPPIN at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the musical Pippin, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. The production will star Brayden Bambino as Pippin and Cedric Neal as the Leading Player.

New Play CASSATT to Open May 29 at Theatre West Photo

New Play CASSATT to Open May 29 at Theatre West
by Gillian Blum - Apr 13, 2026

The new play Cassatt, written and directed by Arden Teresa Lewis, will run May 29-June 28 at Theatre West in Los Angeles, with performances at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays.

BWW Q&A: Charlotte Cohn of THE SOUND at CenterStage Theatre at the JCC Photo

BWW Q&A: Charlotte Cohn of THE SOUND at CenterStage Theatre at the JCC
by Joshua Wright - Apr 7, 2026

In October 1943, the people of Denmark did something almost no other occupied nation in Europe did: in just 48 hours, ordinary Danes came together to smuggle thousands of their Jewish neighbors across the water to safety in Sweden, often on little more than fishing boats.

Primary Stages Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Primary Stages?

Primary Stages's current show is Calf Scramble which began performances on 02/28/2026

What when was Primary Stages built?

Primary Stages was built in 1902.

How many seats does Primary Stages have?

Primary Stages has 199 seats.

What were the longest running shows at Primary Stages?

This Lime Tree Bower which ran from 05/05/1999 to 08/15/1999, The Old Settler which ran from 10/07/1998 to 01/02/1999, When They Speak of Rita which ran from 05/17/2000 to 08/06/2000, and All in the Timing which ran from 11/24/1993 to 02/13/1994

What show is next for Primary Stages?

Primary Stages's next show is Calf Scramble which begins performances on 2/28/2026.

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Shows at the Primary Stages
DATES			PRODUCTION
2/28/2026	-	4/12/2026	Calf Scramble (2026)
3/1/2025	-	4/13/2025	Amerikin (2025)
5/15/2019	-	6/29/2019	Little Women (2019)
1/16/2019	-	2/15/2019	God Said This (2019)
3/22/2017	-	4/28/2017	Daniel's Husband (2017)
1/23/2013	-	4/28/2013	All in The Timing (2013)
10/18/2006	-	11/4/2006	Southern Comforts (2006)
8/9/2006	-	9/3/2006	Indian Blood (2006)
5/18/2004	-	6/27/2004	Boy (2004)
1/12/2004	-	1/12/2004	But I'm a Cheerleader (2004)
11/13/2002	-	12/22/2002	The Fourth Wall (2002)
9/23/2002	-	10/13/2002	Call the Children Home (2002)
5/20/2002	-	6/23/2002	One Shot, One Kill (2002)
5/17/2000	-	8/6/2000	When They Speak of Rita (2000)
3/8/2000	-	3/25/2000	An Empty Plate in the Cafe du Grand Boeuf (2000)
10/20/1999	-		Barefoot Boy with Shoes On (1999)
5/5/1999	-	8/15/1999	This Lime Tree Bower (1999)
4/14/1999	-	5/16/1999	Lips (1999)
3/10/1999	-	4/11/1999	The Turn of the Screw (1999)
1/3/1999	-	2/14/1999	High Life (1999)
10/7/1998	-	1/2/1999	The Old Settler (1998)
5/20/1998	-		Nasty Little Secrets (1998)
3/17/1998	-		St. Nicholas (1998)
1/27/1998	-		Scotland Road (1998)
11/5/1997	-		Brutality of Fact (1997)
5/6/1997	-		Mere Mortals and Others (1997)
4/2/1997	-		Hate Mail (1997)
3/5/1997	-		Not Waving (1997)
1/16/1997	-		Second-Hand Smoke (1997)
11/16/1996	-		Nightmare Alley (1996)
10/17/1996	-		Missing/Kissing: Missing Marisa/Kissing Christine (1996)
5/8/1996	-	6/23/1996	Ancient History/English Made Simple (1996)
3/6/1996	-	4/27/1996	Sabina (1996)
1/16/1996	-	3/31/1996	Virgins and Other Myths (1996)
1/10/1996	-	2/11/1996	The Preservation Society (1996)
10/11/1995	-	11/12/1995	The Model Apartment (1995)
5/10/1995	-	6/11/1995	2: Goering at Nuremberg (1995)
3/3/1995	-	4/9/1995	Don Juan in Chicago (1995)
1/18/1995	-	2/19/1995	I Sent a Letter to My Love (1995)
9/11/1994	-	10/3/1994	Final Curtain (1994)
5/14/1994	-	6/5/1994	The Hyacinth Macaw (1994)
4/6/1994	-	5/1/1994	Crackdancing (1994)
11/24/1993	-	2/13/1994	All in the Timing (1993)
9/29/1993	-	10/24/1993	Breaking Up (1993)
5/23/1993	-	5/25/1993	The Best Things in Life (1993)
5/16/1993	-	5/18/1993	Two Theatre Pieces (1993)
5/9/1993	-	5/11/1993	A Normal Guy (1993)
4/29/1993	-	5/23/1993	Washington Square Moves (1993)
2/28/1993	-	3/2/1993	Olivia's Opus (1993)
2/20/1993	-	2/23/1993	How She Played the Game (1993)
2/4/1993	-	3/7/1993	Bargains (1993)
10/1/1992	-	11/1/1992	The Dolphin Position (1992)
4/26/1992	-		A Murder of Crows (1992)
2/4/1992	-	3/1/1992	Making Book (1992)
11/24/1991	-	12/22/1991	Joy Solution (1991)
1/17/1991	-	2/3/1991	Better Days (1991)
9/6/1990	-	9/29/1990	Lusting After Pipino's Wife (1990)
6/8/1990	-	6/30/1990	Swim Visit (1990)
2/16/1990	-	3/17/1990	Bovver Boys (1990)
11/21/1989	-	12/9/1989	Black Market (1989)
9/15/1989	-	10/7/1989	Hollywood Scheherazade (1989)
2/9/1989	-	3/4/1989	Algerian Romance (1989)
	-		Lives of the Saints (2015)