Second Stage Theatre

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307 West 43rd Street (at 8th Avenue)
New York, NY

BUILT: 1999

SEATING CAPACITY: 296
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Shows at the Second Stage Theatre

DATES PRODUCTION

12/31/2017 - 12/31/2017 A Parallelogram (2017)

3/25/2016 - 5/22/2016 Dear Evan Hansen (2016)

10/15/2013 - 12/15/2013 Little Miss Sunshine (2013)

1/24/2012 - 3/18/2012 How I Learned to Drive (2012)

10/12/2011 - 11/27/2011 The Blue Flower (2011)

6/28/2011 - 8/14/2011 All New People (2011)

4/6/2011 - 5/22/2011 By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (2011)

1/5/2011 - 2/20/2011 Gruesome Playground Injuries (2011)

7/23/2010 - 9/12/2010 Trust (2010)

4/27/2010 - 6/20/2010 The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity (2010)

1/26/2010 - 3/21/2010 Mr. & Mrs. Fitch (2010)

9/15/2009 - 12/6/2009 Let Me Down Easy (2009)

7/16/2009 - Vanities (2009)

5/3/2009 - 6/13/2009 Everyday Rapture (2009)

1/8/2009 - 3/15/2009 Becky Shaw (2009)

10/20/2008 - 11/9/2008 Boys' Life (2008)

7/24/2008 - 8/3/2008 Some Americans Abroad (2008)

5/19/2008 - 6/1/2008 Good Boys and True (2008)

4/24/2008 - 6/1/2008 Good Boys and True (2008)

2/13/2008 - 3/16/2008 next to normal (2008)

1/16/2008 - 3/16/2008 next to normal (2008)

11/11/2007 - 12/30/2007 Peter and Jerry (2007)

6/18/2007 - 8/26/2007 eurydice (2007)

3/26/2007 - 4/22/2007 Some Men (2007)

1/11/2007 - 2/11/2007 The Scene (2007)

9/28/2006 - 10/29/2006 subUrbia (2006)

9/26/2006 - 11/5/2006 Hotel C'est L'Amour (2006)

6/15/2006 - 7/9/2006 The Water's Edge (2006)

4/6/2006 - 4/30/2006 Show People (2006)

1/10/2006 - 2/26/2006 The Little Dog Laughed (2006)

10/17/2005 - 11/27/2005 A Soldier's Play (2005)

6/23/2005 - 7/17/2005 Birdie Blue (2005)

4/25/2005 - 5/18/2005 Privilege (2005)

2/7/2005 - 3/20/2005 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2005)

11/10/2004 - 12/5/2004 Danny and the Deep Blue Sea (2004)

6/17/2004 - 7/11/2004 Afterbirth: Kathy & Mo's Greatest Hits (2004)

3/2/2004 - 3/21/2004 Wintertime (2004)

2/7/2004 - 3/20/2005 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2005)

12/16/2003 - 1/18/2004 Dinner with Demons (2003)

9/30/2003 - 11/2/2003 Living Out (2003)

6/19/2003 - 8/3/2003 The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci (2003)

2/13/2003 - 3/9/2003 Little Fish (2003)

2/13/2003 - 3/9/2003 Little Fish (2003)

11/13/2002 - 1/5/2003 Crowns (2002)

5/2/2002 - 10/20/2002 Ricky Jay: On the Stem (2002)

3/9/2002 - 4/28/2002 First Lady Suite (2002)

2/4/2002 - 2/24/2002 Sorrows and Rejoicings (2002)

10/9/2001 - 12/2/2001 Metamorphoses (2001)

6/12/2001 - 7/22/2001 Once Around the City (2001)

4/16/2001 - 5/14/2001 Crimes of the Heart (2001)

1/24/2001 - 3/4/2001 Cellini (2001)

12/5/2000 - 1/7/2001 Tiny Alice (2000)

4/25/2000 - Jitney (2000)

2/17/2000 - 3/26/2000 Saturday Night (2000)

8/11/1999 - 9/12/1999 Jar the Floor (1999)

6/16/1999 - 6/27/1999 Gemini (1999)

4/21/1999 - 5/2/1999 That Championship Season (1999)

4/16/1997 - 5/18/1997 Sympathetic Magic (1997)

11/22/1992 - 11/22/1992 A...My Name Is Still Alice (1992)

3/22/1981 - 3/22/1981 In Trousers (1981)

- The Substance of Fire (2014)

- Between Riverside and Crazy... (2015)

- The Way We Get By (2015)

News

Timothée Chalamet Faces Criticism From Opera and Ballet Community After Controversia Photo

Timothée Chalamet Faces Criticism From Opera and Ballet Community After Controversial Comments
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2026

Amid his Oscar nomination for Marty Supreme, actor Timothée Chalamet is facing backlash after making some controversial comments about the current state and longevity of opera and ballet.

Timothée Chalamet to Sabrina Carpenter: Theater Kids We Want to See Back on Stage Photo

Timothée Chalamet to Sabrina Carpenter: Theater Kids We Want to See Back on Stage
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 21, 2026

With Ariana Grande returning to the stage in Sunday in the Park with George, here is our roundup of theater “kids” who we would love to see return to their stage roots!

The History of Musicals Starting Off-OFF-Broadway Photo

The History of Musicals Starting Off-OFF-Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 25, 2026

The history of shows that have transferred from off-Broadway to Broadway is well documented. Hundreds of Broadway plays and musicals started out off-Broadway before making the leap to a Broadway house. But much more rare is the circumstance of a show starting out off-off-Broadway (that’s right, two ‘off’s!) and traveling all the way to the main stem. One of these shows is playing right now, and is a major theatre success story with off-off-Broadway roots!

Johnny G. Lloyd Joins Meghan Finn as Newly Appointed Co-Artistic Director of The Tank Photo

Johnny G. Lloyd Joins Meghan Finn as Newly Appointed Co-Artistic Director of The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025

Johnny G. Lloyd will join Meghan Finn, both as Artistic Directors of The Tank. Lloyd has served as The Tank’s Director of Artistic Development for the past 5 years, working closely with Finn and Managing Producer Molly FitzMaurice.

Workshop of CODE RED Comes to Mosaic Theater Company Photo

Workshop of CODE RED Comes to Mosaic Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

Mosaic Theater Company will present a workshop for CODE RED, a new play that illuminates day-to-day life in an environment perpetually alert—the American public school system.

Meet the Cast of CHESS, Now Playing on Broadway Photo

Meet the Cast of CHESS, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Chess is back on Broadway! Previews for Chess begin Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. The production officially opens Sunday, November 16. Meet the cast of Chess below!

Meet the Cast of LIBERATION, Now Playing on Broadway Photo

Meet the Cast of LIBERATION, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Following its award-winning world premiere earlier this year, Liberation, a new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, is now playing on Broadway. Meet the cast here!

Interview: Rob Melrose of ALLEY and the ALL NEW Play Festival at ALLEY THEATRE Photo

Interview: Rob Melrose of ALLEY and the ALL NEW Play Festival at ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Oct 3, 2025

'We're really proud because we've put a big focus on new work in the past. Some of these even began as readings at our Alley New Festival. They have worked their way up to a full production at the Alley and then beyond.' - Rob Melrose

Idina Menzel Joins Broadway Green Alliance Advisory Council Photo

Idina Menzel Joins Broadway Green Alliance Advisory Council
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025

Idina Menzel joins LaChanze and others on the inaugural Broadway Green Alliance Advisory Council, aiming to enhance sustainability in theater.

Kevin Cahoon and More to Star in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at TUTS Photo

Kevin Cahoon and More to Star in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at TUTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

Theatre Under The Stars will present all-new production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

From Broadway to DOWNTON ABBEY: A Look at Elizabeth McGovern's Stage Career Photo

From Broadway to DOWNTON ABBEY: A Look at Elizabeth McGovern's Stage Career
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025

A longtime staple of New York and London stages, we are chronicling Elizabeth McGovern's theater roles ahead of the debut of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Cruz, Bradley Dean & Sean Allan Krill Join CHESS on Br Photo

Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Cruz, Bradley Dean & Sean Allan Krill Join CHESS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 2, 2025

BroadwayWorld has just learned the complete cast for the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS. Find out who will join previously announced Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit, Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher. We have all of the details!

Interview: Jon Peterson on the COZY CABARET SERIES by P3 Theatre Company Photo

Interview: Jon Peterson on the COZY CABARET SERIES by P3 Theatre Company
by Shari Barrett - Jul 22, 2025

P3 Theatre Company’s Cozy Cabaret Series was created to present a platform for local professional theatre artists and nonprofit arts organizations to showcase their talents and bring quality arts into the community, and to serve as a fundraising series to help P3 Theatre Company continue to pursue its mission and vision to help make the world a better place through the arts. Here's my interview with Jon Peterson on the creation and future plans for the Cozy Cabaret series.

Director Mark Brokaw Dies of Cancer Photo

Director Mark Brokaw Dies of Cancer
by Team BWW - Jun 29, 2025

Acclaimed director Mark Brokaw, whose visionary work spanned Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theaters across the United States and abroad, has passed away after a battle with cancer.

Ars Nova Reveals Mac Ingram as Managing Director Photo

Ars Nova Reveals Mac Ingram as Managing Director
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2025

Ars Nova has announced Mac Ingram as its new Managing Director. He joins incoming Co-Artistic Directors Andrew Neisler and Anna Morton Stacey as the executive leadership team.

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele y Nicholas Christopher protagonizarán CHESS en Broadway: mi Photo

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele y Nicholas Christopher protagonizarán CHESS en Broadway: mira el video promocional
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025

El ganador del Tony Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge), la nominada al Emmy Lea Michele (Funny Girl) y Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd) encabezarán el primer revival de Broadway de CHESS. Aquí encontrarás todos los detalles de la producción.

Jonathan Whitton Joins Studio Seaview as General Manager Photo

Jonathan Whitton Joins Studio Seaview as General Manager
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2025

Tony, Olivier and Peabody Award winning production company Seaview is proud to announce Jonathan Whitton has joined Seaview to serve as General Manager for Studio Seaview productions.

Review: Fly North Theatrical's LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE at Greenfinch Theater and Dive Photo

Review: Fly North Theatrical's LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE at Greenfinch Theater and Dive
by James Lindhorst - Apr 26, 2025

Fly North Theatricals Little Miss Sunshine has a lot of laughs thanks to Healy’s creative direction and the breakout performances from young talented actors.

Photos: Highlights from Lillias White's DIVINE SASS Album Release Concert Photo

Photos: Highlights from Lillias White's DIVINE SASS Album Release Concert
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 27, 2025

See photos from Lillias White's latest concert, celebrating the release of Lillias White – Divine Sass: A Tribute to Sarah Vaughan. The show plays nightly 3/27 through 3/29.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN UK Tour Transfers to Singapore Photo

DEAR EVAN HANSEN UK Tour Transfers to Singapore
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 24, 2025

Base Entertainment Asia, in association with ATG Productions and Music Theatre International, is bringing Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning musical 'Dear Evan Hansen’s' current UK tour to the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, starting Oct. 30, 2025.

Second Stage Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Second Stage Theatre?

Second Stage Theatre's current show is A Parallelogram which began performances on 12/31/2017.

What when was Second Stage Theatre built?

Second Stage Theatre was built in 1999.

How many seats does Second Stage Theatre have?

Second Stage Theatre has 296 seats.

What were the longest running shows at Second Stage Theatre?

Ricky Jay: On the Stem which ran from 5/2/2002 to 10/20/2002, eurydice which ran from 6/18/2007 to 8/26/2007, Becky Shaw which ran from 1/8/2009 to 3/15/2009, Let Me Down Easy which ran from 10/7/2009 to 12/6/2009 and

Videos

Shows at the Second Stage Theatre
DATES			PRODUCTION
12/31/2017	-	12/31/2017	A Parallelogram (2017)
3/25/2016	-	5/22/2016	Dear Evan Hansen (2016)
10/15/2013	-	12/15/2013	Little Miss Sunshine (2013)
1/24/2012	-	3/18/2012	How I Learned to Drive (2012)
10/12/2011	-	11/27/2011	The Blue Flower (2011)
6/28/2011	-	8/14/2011	All New People (2011)
4/6/2011	-	5/22/2011	By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (2011)
1/5/2011	-	2/20/2011	Gruesome Playground Injuries (2011)
7/23/2010	-	9/12/2010	Trust (2010)
4/27/2010	-	6/20/2010	The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity (2010)
1/26/2010	-	3/21/2010	Mr. & Mrs. Fitch (2010)
9/15/2009	-	12/6/2009	Let Me Down Easy (2009)
7/16/2009	-		Vanities (2009)
5/3/2009	-	6/13/2009	Everyday Rapture (2009)
1/8/2009	-	3/15/2009	Becky Shaw (2009)
10/20/2008	-	11/9/2008	Boys' Life (2008)
7/24/2008	-	8/3/2008	Some Americans Abroad (2008)
5/19/2008	-	6/1/2008	Good Boys and True (2008)
4/24/2008	-	6/1/2008	Good Boys and True (2008)
2/13/2008	-	3/16/2008	next to normal (2008)
1/16/2008	-	3/16/2008	next to normal (2008)
11/11/2007	-	12/30/2007	Peter and Jerry (2007)
6/18/2007	-	8/26/2007	eurydice (2007)
3/26/2007	-	4/22/2007	Some Men (2007)
1/11/2007	-	2/11/2007	The Scene (2007)
9/28/2006	-	10/29/2006	subUrbia (2006)
9/26/2006	-	11/5/2006	Hotel C'est L'Amour (2006)
6/15/2006	-	7/9/2006	The Water's Edge (2006)
4/6/2006	-	4/30/2006	Show People (2006)
1/10/2006	-	2/26/2006	The Little Dog Laughed (2006)
10/17/2005	-	11/27/2005	A Soldier's Play (2005)
6/23/2005	-	7/17/2005	Birdie Blue (2005)
4/25/2005	-	5/18/2005	Privilege (2005)
2/7/2005	-	3/20/2005	The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2005)
11/10/2004	-	12/5/2004	Danny and the Deep Blue Sea (2004)
6/17/2004	-	7/11/2004	Afterbirth: Kathy & Mo's Greatest Hits (2004)
3/2/2004	-	3/21/2004	Wintertime (2004)
2/7/2004	-	3/20/2005	The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2005)
12/16/2003	-	1/18/2004	Dinner with Demons (2003)
9/30/2003	-	11/2/2003	Living Out (2003)
6/19/2003	-	8/3/2003	The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci (2003)
2/13/2003	-	3/9/2003	Little Fish (2003)
2/13/2003	-	3/9/2003	Little Fish (2003)
11/13/2002	-	1/5/2003	Crowns (2002)
5/2/2002	-	10/20/2002	Ricky Jay: On the Stem (2002)
3/9/2002	-	4/28/2002	First Lady Suite (2002)
2/4/2002	-	2/24/2002	Sorrows and Rejoicings (2002)
10/9/2001	-	12/2/2001	Metamorphoses (2001)
6/12/2001	-	7/22/2001	Once Around the City (2001)
4/16/2001	-	5/14/2001	Crimes of the Heart (2001)
1/24/2001	-	3/4/2001	Cellini (2001)
12/5/2000	-	1/7/2001	Tiny Alice (2000)
4/25/2000	-		Jitney (2000)
2/17/2000	-	3/26/2000	Saturday Night (2000)
8/11/1999	-	9/12/1999	Jar the Floor (1999)
6/16/1999	-	6/27/1999	Gemini (1999)
4/21/1999	-	5/2/1999	That Championship Season (1999)
4/16/1997	-	5/18/1997	Sympathetic Magic (1997)
11/22/1992	-	11/22/1992	A...My Name Is Still Alice (1992)
3/22/1981	-	3/22/1981	In Trousers (1981)
	-		The Substance of Fire (2014)
	-		Between Riverside and Crazy... (2015)
	-		The Way We Get By (2015)