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Located in the heart of the country’s premier entertainment district, Times Square, on its most iconic block, The Duke on 42nd Street offers artists and producers a unique home to share their work. With 200 seats on a custom-built fully-retractable unit and a gallery along the entire perimeter, the 57′ x 49.5′ x 19.5′ black box space is completely reconfigurable to accommodate a production’s creative needs.
Shows at the The Duke
DATES PRODUCTION 10/6/2025 - Messy White Gays (2025)
Click Here to Buy Tickets1/9/2020 - 3/8/2020 Emojiland (2020) 9/13/2019 - 10/12/2019 Mothers (2019) 1/3/2019 - 2/9/2019 Maestro (2019) 4/10/2018 - 5/20/2018 The Metromaniacs (2018) 2/24/2018 - 3/24/2018 Hello, From the Children of Planet Earth (2018) 11/11/2017 - 12/23/2017 Peter Pan (2017) 11/11/2017 - 12/23/2017 Bedlam's Peter Pan (2017) 5/16/2017 - 6/24/2017 The Government Inspector (2017) 2/27/2017 - 3/25/2017 The Moors (2017) 4/16/2013 - 5/18/2013 The Memory Show (2013) 2/2/2013 - 3/24/2013 Much Ado About Nothing (2013) 11/23/2012 - 1/5/2013 iLuminate: Artist of Light (2012) 10/13/2012 - 11/18/2012 House for Sale by Jonathan Franzen (2012) 5/1/2012 - 10/6/2012 Cock (2012) 10/25/2009 - 11/22/2009 What Once We Felt (2009) - Poor Behavior (2014) - The Rape of the Sabine Women, By Grace B. Matthias (2017) - The Saintliness of Margery Kempe (unknown) - The Revolving Cycles Truly and Steadily Roll'd (2018)
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Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Broadway In Tucson
by Zach Wetzel - Dec 4, 2025
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Broadway in Tucson casts a poignant spell over Centennial Hall this December 2-7. A transcendent spectacle, MOULIN ROUGE is a feast for the senses and will give audiences plenty to talk about.
by Zach Wetzel - Dec 4, 2025
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Broadway in Tucson casts a poignant spell over Centennial Hall this December 2-7. A transcendent spectacle, MOULIN ROUGE is a feast for the senses and will give audiences plenty to talk about.
FOR COLORED GIRLS Anniversary Concert and More Set for Lincoln Center 2026 American Songbook Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present the return of the American Songbook series with a new season curated by producer, creative director, and Lincoln Center Artist-in-Residence Clint Ramos.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present the return of the American Songbook series with a new season curated by producer, creative director, and Lincoln Center Artist-in-Residence Clint Ramos.
Gabriela Carrillo, Ryan Vasquez & Adéa Michelle Sessoms Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL North American Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
The North American tour of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will welcome new principal cast members this December. Gabriela Carrillo, Ryan Vasquez, and Adéa Michelle Sessoms will join the company beginning December 23 in San Francisco.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
The North American tour of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will welcome new principal cast members this December. Gabriela Carrillo, Ryan Vasquez, and Adéa Michelle Sessoms will join the company beginning December 23 in San Francisco.
RIGOLETTO Returns to the Canadian Opera Company in Winter 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
The Canadian Opera Company will bring Verdi’s RIGOLETTO back to the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts this winter. The production will feature baritone Quinn Kelsey in the title role, conducted by COC Music Director Johannes Debus.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
The Canadian Opera Company will bring Verdi’s RIGOLETTO back to the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts this winter. The production will feature baritone Quinn Kelsey in the title role, conducted by COC Music Director Johannes Debus.
Disney's FROZEN Begins At The Encore Musical Theatre Company This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
This winter, The Encore Musical Theatre Company invites audiences to step into the kingdom of Arendelle with its upcoming production of Disney's Frozen, running December 4, 2025 through January 11, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
This winter, The Encore Musical Theatre Company invites audiences to step into the kingdom of Arendelle with its upcoming production of Disney's Frozen, running December 4, 2025 through January 11, 2026.
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Hobby Center to go on Sale in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
Single tickets for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will go on sale at Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
Single tickets for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will go on sale at Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center.
Review: Hale Centre Theatre’s FROZEN is a Winter Wonderland
by Tyler Hinton - Nov 23, 2025
FROZEN on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is a magical winter wonderland that is also rooted in familial love and a communal force that rises above despair.
by Tyler Hinton - Nov 23, 2025
FROZEN on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is a magical winter wonderland that is also rooted in familial love and a communal force that rises above despair.
Review: FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at Horizon Middle School Performing Arts Center
by Brian Michaels - Nov 22, 2025
Moorhead High School Theatre once again delivers a spectacular and heartfelt production, this time bringing Frozen: The Broadway Musical to life with all the magic, music, and emotional punch audiences could hope for.
by Brian Michaels - Nov 22, 2025
Moorhead High School Theatre once again delivers a spectacular and heartfelt production, this time bringing Frozen: The Broadway Musical to life with all the magic, music, and emotional punch audiences could hope for.
Photos: Sheridan Smith, Romesh Ranganathan and More In Rehearsals for WOMAN IN MIND
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025
New rehearsal photos have been released for Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind, starring Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan, ahead of its West End engagement at the Duke of York’s Theatre from 9 December 2025 to 28 February 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025
New rehearsal photos have been released for Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind, starring Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan, ahead of its West End engagement at the Duke of York’s Theatre from 9 December 2025 to 28 February 2026.
Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe Will Make West End Debuts in ROMEO & JULIET in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2025
Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe will star in Romeo & Juliet at the Harold Pinter Theatre next year, both making their West End debuts. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2025
Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe will star in Romeo & Juliet at the Harold Pinter Theatre next year, both making their West End debuts. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Interview: 'The Audience is What Makes It Amazing': Karis Anderson And Alistair Brammer on Joining MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 18, 2025
Last month, Moulin Rouge! The Musical welcomed new cast members, including Karis Anderson as Satine and Alistair Brammer as Christian, the two leads of the show. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Anderson and Brammer about taking on the respective roles of Satine and Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. We discussed what made each of them want to be a part of the production, what makes this such a unique musical and even some of their favourite moments from the show!
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 18, 2025
Last month, Moulin Rouge! The Musical welcomed new cast members, including Karis Anderson as Satine and Alistair Brammer as Christian, the two leads of the show. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Anderson and Brammer about taking on the respective roles of Satine and Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. We discussed what made each of them want to be a part of the production, what makes this such a unique musical and even some of their favourite moments from the show!
Photos: Photos: First Look At Actors’ Playhouse’s Return To MAN OF LA MANCHA
by Gillian Blum - Nov 17, 2025
Check out photos from MAN OF LA MANCHA at Actors' Playhouse, running November 19 through November 21 in the Dr. Lawrence and Barbara Stein Center for the Performing Arts.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 17, 2025
Check out photos from MAN OF LA MANCHA at Actors' Playhouse, running November 19 through November 21 in the Dr. Lawrence and Barbara Stein Center for the Performing Arts.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes to Jacksonville in March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2025
The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville will present Moulin Rouge! The Musical March 10–15, 2026 at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2025
The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville will present Moulin Rouge! The Musical March 10–15, 2026 at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.
UK Tour of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Announces 2027 Dates
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025
2027 dates have been revealed for the newly announced production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, inspired by the novel and the National Theatre's stage adaptation.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025
2027 dates have been revealed for the newly announced production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, inspired by the novel and the National Theatre's stage adaptation.
Review Roundup: Michael Urie Stars In RICHARD II At Astor Place Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025
Read reviews for the Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Tony Award nominee Michael Urie. The extended limited Off-Broadway engagement will now continue through Sunday December 14th at the Astor Place Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025
Read reviews for the Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Tony Award nominee Michael Urie. The extended limited Off-Broadway engagement will now continue through Sunday December 14th at the Astor Place Theatre.
Duke Ellington Center And The American Tap Dance Foundation To Present SUCH SWEET THUNDER At Symphony Space
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present Such Sweet Thunder on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 PM at Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present Such Sweet Thunder on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 PM at Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp Theatre.
METAMORPHOSES Exhibition to Run at Rijksmuseum and Galleria Borghese
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025
Metamorphoses, a landmark exhibition which has been developed through a unique collaboration between the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and Galleria Borghese in Rome will bring together over 80 masterpieces from museums and collections worldwide.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025
Metamorphoses, a landmark exhibition which has been developed through a unique collaboration between the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and Galleria Borghese in Rome will bring together over 80 masterpieces from museums and collections worldwide.
Photos: Drew Droege's MESSY WHITE GAYS Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
Messy White Gays, the brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, celebrated its opening night at The Duke on 42nd Street, followed by a party at the West Bank Café. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
Messy White Gays, the brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, celebrated its opening night at The Duke on 42nd Street, followed by a party at the West Bank Café. See photos here!
Review Roundup: MESSY WHITE GAYS Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
Messy White Gays, a brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, is now officially open Off-Broadway! Messy White Gays stars Drew Droege, Derek Chadwick, James Cusati-Moyer, Aaron Jackson, Drew Reilly, Matt Steele, and Pete Zias.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
Messy White Gays, a brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, is now officially open Off-Broadway! Messy White Gays stars Drew Droege, Derek Chadwick, James Cusati-Moyer, Aaron Jackson, Drew Reilly, Matt Steele, and Pete Zias.
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