Primary Stages
Address:
59E59 Theaters
59 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022
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 | |
| 3/1/2025 | - | 4/13/2025 | |
| 5/15/2019 | - | 6/29/2019 | |
| 1/16/2019 | - | 2/15/2019 | |
| 3/22/2017 | - | 4/28/2017 | |
| 1/23/2013 | - | 4/28/2013 | |
| 10/18/2006 | - | 11/4/2006 | |
| 8/9/2006 | - | 9/3/2006 | |
| 5/18/2004 | - | 6/27/2004 | |
| 1/12/2004 | - | 1/12/2004 | |
| 11/13/2002 | - | 12/22/2002 | |
| 9/23/2002 | - | 10/13/2002 | |
| 5/20/2002 | - | 6/23/2002 | |
| 5/17/2000 | - | 8/6/2000 | |
| 3/8/2000 | - | 3/25/2000 | |
| 10/20/1999 | - | ||
| 5/5/1999 | - | 8/15/1999 | |
| 4/14/1999 | - | 5/16/1999 | |
| 3/10/1999 | - | 4/11/1999 | |
| 1/3/1999 | - | 2/14/1999 | |
| 10/7/1998 | - | 1/2/1999 | |
| 5/20/1998 | - | ||
| 3/17/1998 | - | ||
| 1/27/1998 | - | ||
| 11/5/1997 | - | ||
| 5/6/1997 | - | ||
| 4/2/1997 | - | ||
| 3/5/1997 | - | ||
| 1/16/1997 | - | ||
| 11/16/1996 | - | ||
| 10/17/1996 | - | ||
| 5/8/1996 | - | 6/23/1996 | |
| 3/6/1996 | - | 4/27/1996 | |
| 1/16/1996 | - | 3/31/1996 | |
| 1/10/1996 | - | 2/11/1996 | |
| 10/11/1995 | - | 11/12/1995 | |
| 5/10/1995 | - | 6/11/1995 | |
| 3/3/1995 | - | 4/9/1995 | |
| 1/18/1995 | - | 2/19/1995 | |
| 9/11/1994 | - | 10/3/1994 | |
| 5/14/1994 | - | 6/5/1994 | |
| 4/6/1994 | - | 5/1/1994 | |
| 11/24/1993 | - | 2/13/1994 | |
| 9/29/1993 | - | 10/24/1993 | |
| 5/23/1993 | - | 5/25/1993 | |
| 5/16/1993 | - | 5/18/1993 | |
| 5/9/1993 | - | 5/11/1993 | |
| 4/29/1993 | - | 5/23/1993 | |
| 2/28/1993 | - | 3/2/1993 | |
| 2/20/1993 | - | 2/23/1993 | |
| 2/4/1993 | - | 3/7/1993 | |
| 10/1/1992 | - | 11/1/1992 | |
| 4/26/1992 | - | ||
| 2/4/1992 | - | 3/1/1992 | |
| 11/24/1991 | - | 12/22/1991 | |
| 1/17/1991 | - | 2/3/1991 | |
| 9/6/1990 | - | 9/29/1990 | |
| 6/8/1990 | - | 6/30/1990 | |
| 2/16/1990 | - | 3/17/1990 | |
| 11/21/1989 | - | 12/9/1989 | |
| 9/15/1989 | - | 10/7/1989 | |
| 2/9/1989 | - | 3/4/1989 | |
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News
THE SITAYANA, LAOWANG to Headline CHUANG Stage 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
CHUANG Stage announced its Reclaiming the Epics season, featuring a Ramayana retelling by Lavina Jadhwani and Alex Lin's LAOWANG, both staged at the Boston Center for the Arts.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
CHUANG Stage announced its Reclaiming the Epics season, featuring a Ramayana retelling by Lavina Jadhwani and Alex Lin's LAOWANG, both staged at the Boston Center for the Arts.
International Literary Properties Acquires Jeffrey Hatcher's Literary Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2026
International Literary Properties has acquired the literary works of playwright Jeffrey Hatcher, whose credits include Rope, Never Gonna Dance and much more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2026
International Literary Properties has acquired the literary works of playwright Jeffrey Hatcher, whose credits include Rope, Never Gonna Dance and much more.
Cast Set For World Premiere of IN PLAIN SIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, New York completed casting for the world premiere of Michael McKeever's In Plain Sight, directed by Joe Brancato.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, New York completed casting for the world premiere of Michael McKeever's In Plain Sight, directed by Joe Brancato.
OBIT to Open at Theater for the New City
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026
Rebecca Chace's revenge thriller, about an advance-obituary writer confronting a college president with a gun and a grievance, will run at Theater for the New City, starring Richard Topol and Carolyn Holding.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026
Rebecca Chace's revenge thriller, about an advance-obituary writer confronting a college president with a gun and a grievance, will run at Theater for the New City, starring Richard Topol and Carolyn Holding.
OBIT Revenge Thriller to Open at Theater For The New City
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026
Rebecca Chace's new play, about an advance-obituary writer confronting a college president with a gun and a grievance, will run at Theater for the New City in a dystopian near-future setting.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026
Rebecca Chace's new play, about an advance-obituary writer confronting a college president with a gun and a grievance, will run at Theater for the New City in a dystopian near-future setting.
59E59 Theaters Unveils Productions for Fall 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026
59E59 Theaters has unveiled its Fall 2026 season, featuring a collection of new plays and musicals from Red Bull Theater, No.11 Productions, The Goodwill Theatre, Primary Stages, and Penguin Rep Theatre across 59E59’s three stages.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026
59E59 Theaters has unveiled its Fall 2026 season, featuring a collection of new plays and musicals from Red Bull Theater, No.11 Productions, The Goodwill Theatre, Primary Stages, and Penguin Rep Theatre across 59E59’s three stages.
GOD'S SPIES, STARSTUFF, and More Lead 59E59 Theaters' Fall 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026
59E59 Theaters announced a fall lineup featuring world premieres from Red Bull Theater, No.11 Productions, Penguin Rep, and The Goodwill Theatre, alongside works from resident company Primary Stages.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026
59E59 Theaters announced a fall lineup featuring world premieres from Red Bull Theater, No.11 Productions, Penguin Rep, and The Goodwill Theatre, alongside works from resident company Primary Stages.
FLAWLESS to Make New Jersey Premiere at Kean University's Premiere Stages
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the New Jersey premiere of FLAWLESS by John J. Wooten, reuniting director Joe Brancato with the original Penguin Rep cast.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the New Jersey premiere of FLAWLESS by John J. Wooten, reuniting director Joe Brancato with the original Penguin Rep cast.
Review: BAD MEDICINE at Santa Fe Playhouse
by Jackie Camborde - Aug 17, 2026
Sometimes a show seems like it’s of the moment; the plot points and action hits just right for the time. Many times they become iconic parts of the canon for years to come, but some tend to feel like they miss the mark too quickly. Bad Medicine, which has its world premiere at the Santa Fe Playhouse this month, seems to fall into the latter category.
by Jackie Camborde - Aug 17, 2026
Sometimes a show seems like it’s of the moment; the plot points and action hits just right for the time. Many times they become iconic parts of the canon for years to come, but some tend to feel like they miss the mark too quickly. Bad Medicine, which has its world premiere at the Santa Fe Playhouse this month, seems to fall into the latter category.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 13, 2026- Betsy Wolfe & Ethan Slater Talk LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More
by - Aug 13, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Aug 13, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Ann Harada to be Honored at Primary Stages 2026 Fall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026
PRIMARY STAGES' 2026 Fall Gala will honor Ann Harada with the Einhorn Mentorship Award, Cherry Lane Alternative with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award, and Cathy Bendall with the inaugural Theater Service Award.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026
PRIMARY STAGES' 2026 Fall Gala will honor Ann Harada with the Einhorn Mentorship Award, Cherry Lane Alternative with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award, and Cathy Bendall with the inaugural Theater Service Award.
Cast Complete For FLYING TOWARD THE SUN at Penguin Rep Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026
With the addition of Michael Notardonato in the role of Gary Campbell, casting is complete for the upcoming world premiere production of Flying Toward the Sun. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026
With the addition of Michael Notardonato in the role of Gary Campbell, casting is complete for the upcoming world premiere production of Flying Toward the Sun. Learn more here!
FANTASMA World Premiere and More Set for Primary Stages 2026/2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
Primary Stages has unveiled its 2026/27 Season at 59E59 Theaters, including the inaugural project in the Primary Stages Studio Series, as well as the launch of their new Flex Pass ticket program.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
Primary Stages has unveiled its 2026/27 Season at 59E59 Theaters, including the inaugural project in the Primary Stages Studio Series, as well as the launch of their new Flex Pass ticket program.
CITIZEN OTHERPLACE to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut With Stacy Price
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
Stacy Price will bring her solo comedy CITIZEN OTHERPLACE, a satire of the American healthcare system, to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
Stacy Price will bring her solo comedy CITIZEN OTHERPLACE, a satire of the American healthcare system, to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
FLYING TOWARD THE SUN to Have World Premiere at Penguin Rep Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point will present the world premiere of a new musical about asylum seekers, with book by BILL NABEL and music and lyrics by NEIL BERG and Nabel.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point will present the world premiere of a new musical about asylum seekers, with book by BILL NABEL and music and lyrics by NEIL BERG and Nabel.
THE HEART SELLERS to Open at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre will present Lloyd Suh's THE HEART SELLERS, directed by Maria Mileaf, at its Stony Point, New York hay barn venue. The two-hander follows immigrant women from the Philippines and South Korea navigating new lives in 1973 America.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre will present Lloyd Suh's THE HEART SELLERS, directed by Maria Mileaf, at its Stony Point, New York hay barn venue. The two-hander follows immigrant women from the Philippines and South Korea navigating new lives in 1973 America.
Tanya Saracho Developing THE WOLF KING Series Adaptation at STARZ
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2026
Playwright and television writer Tanya Saracho is partnering with STARZ for a series adaptation of “The Wolf King,” the bestselling romantasy book series by Lauren Palphreyman.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2026
Playwright and television writer Tanya Saracho is partnering with STARZ for a series adaptation of “The Wolf King,” the bestselling romantasy book series by Lauren Palphreyman.
Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Reveals Fellowship Winners for Fourth Cycle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
The winners have been revealed for Cycle 4 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator: 2026 fellows Katie Bender, Orlando Hernández, and Beth Hyland.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
The winners have been revealed for Cycle 4 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator: 2026 fellows Katie Bender, Orlando Hernández, and Beth Hyland.
Primary Stages to Present the 2026 Liff Lab Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026
Primary Stages will welcome playwrights Benjamin Benne and Beth Hyland as this year’s Liff Lab recipients. Baby Shower Katie, by Beth Hyland, plus Fantasma, by Benjamin Benne will be presented.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026
Primary Stages will welcome playwrights Benjamin Benne and Beth Hyland as this year’s Liff Lab recipients. Baby Shower Katie, by Beth Hyland, plus Fantasma, by Benjamin Benne will be presented.
Full Cast Set for IN THE CONTINUUM at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for In the Continuum, the Pulitzer Prize-nominated play by Danai Gurira and Nikkole Salter, directed by Producing Artistic Director Tim Rhoze.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for In the Continuum, the Pulitzer Prize-nominated play by Danai Gurira and Nikkole Salter, directed by Producing Artistic Director Tim Rhoze.
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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