151 West 46th Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY
SEATING CAPACITY: 62
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The Playroom Theater History
The Playroom Theater, a small theater located near Time Square. Created by longtime theatrical producer Eric Krebs. The Playroom Theater features a 62 seat boutique theater, appropriate for rehearsals, readings, auditions, producers' presentations and workshop productions. Conceived of as an artists' workspace for writers, directors, composers, actors, producers, and others committed to the professional theater arts and its industry
Shows at the The Playroom Theater
DATES PRODUCTION 1/31/2019 - 2/21/2019 God Shows Up (2019) 2/1/2018 - That Physics Show (2021) 2/1/2018 - That Chemistry Show (2017) - The Bullpen (2014)
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Previews: GHOST STORIES FROM YELLOWSTONE at The Off-Central Players
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Oct 6, 2023
Written and directed by William Leavengood, the play centers around Malcolm (Mal) Lindelie, the patriarch of a family grappling with the consequences of their poor decisions, a situation that threatens to tear them apart.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Oct 6, 2023
Written and directed by William Leavengood, the play centers around Malcolm (Mal) Lindelie, the patriarch of a family grappling with the consequences of their poor decisions, a situation that threatens to tear them apart.
The Off-Central Players Present The World Premiere Of GHOST STORIES FROM YELLOWSTONE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2023
The Off-Central Players and Bill Leavengood present the world premiere of 'Ghost Stories From Yellowstone,' a family drama filled with humor and personal demons. Opening on October 5th, the play explores healing and understanding after poor decisions. Don't miss this compelling production!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2023
The Off-Central Players and Bill Leavengood present the world premiere of 'Ghost Stories From Yellowstone,' a family drama filled with humor and personal demons. Opening on October 5th, the play explores healing and understanding after poor decisions. Don't miss this compelling production!
Brittany Bellizeare, Christiana Clark & More to Star in Candrice Jones' FLEX at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2023
Lincoln Center Theater has announced the complete cast for the New York premiere of FLEX by Candrice Jones, directed by LCT Resident Director Lileana Blain-Cruz.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2023
Lincoln Center Theater has announced the complete cast for the New York premiere of FLEX by Candrice Jones, directed by LCT Resident Director Lileana Blain-Cruz.
The Music Of Jane Lee and Christine Rosenblatt Will Be Featured In Women Of The Wings Volume III
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2021
The music of Jane Lee and Christine Rosenblatt will be featured as part of Women of the Wings Volume III at Feinstein's/54 Below on October 17th at 9:45pm.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2021
The music of Jane Lee and Christine Rosenblatt will be featured as part of Women of the Wings Volume III at Feinstein's/54 Below on October 17th at 9:45pm.
THE RAINBOW FISH MUSICAL To Tour Schools And Libraries
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2020
International performance artist, Francis Mabborang, dedicates himself to the arts - both in performance and education. He joins another production designed for the whole family - this one set to tour schools and, libraries, and arts organizations.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2020
International performance artist, Francis Mabborang, dedicates himself to the arts - both in performance and education. He joins another production designed for the whole family - this one set to tour schools and, libraries, and arts organizations.
Francis Mabborang Has Joined Plaza Theatricals' RAINBOW FISH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2020
To start the year 2020, Plaza Organization is kicking off the year by staging a small-cast production of The Rainbow Fish with score, script and lyrics by Austin Zumbro, adapted from the international best-seller and award-winning book and illustrations by Marcus Pfister with its sensational message about friendship and belonging.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2020
To start the year 2020, Plaza Organization is kicking off the year by staging a small-cast production of The Rainbow Fish with score, script and lyrics by Austin Zumbro, adapted from the international best-seller and award-winning book and illustrations by Marcus Pfister with its sensational message about friendship and belonging.
11 Year Old Triple Threat, Lauren Yeobin Park Lands 3 Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2019
11 Year Old Triple Threat, Lauren Yeobin Park Lands 3 Shows! 'Shine Holiday Spectacular Show' Tonight! Friday, December 13th at 8PM at The Playroom Theater, on Saturday, December 14th at Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall in American Protègè Winners Recital and beginning December 20th, 'A Christmas Carol' in Bergen Performing Arts Center!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2019
11 Year Old Triple Threat, Lauren Yeobin Park Lands 3 Shows! 'Shine Holiday Spectacular Show' Tonight! Friday, December 13th at 8PM at The Playroom Theater, on Saturday, December 14th at Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall in American Protègè Winners Recital and beginning December 20th, 'A Christmas Carol' in Bergen Performing Arts Center!
THE PANIC DEFENSE Will Have a Staged Reading at The Playroom Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2019
How to Get Away with Murder! The Panic Defense, a new play by Sam Affoumado, will be presented as a stage reading at The Playroom Theater, 151 West 46th St. (8th floor), NYC on November 14, 15, 16 @ 7:30 pm. Admission is free. For reservations email: Saffu@aol.com.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2019
How to Get Away with Murder! The Panic Defense, a new play by Sam Affoumado, will be presented as a stage reading at The Playroom Theater, 151 West 46th St. (8th floor), NYC on November 14, 15, 16 @ 7:30 pm. Admission is free. For reservations email: Saffu@aol.com.
Roberto Araujo and Gregory Ramsey Will Lead Stay True's ADAM & BRIAN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2019
Stay True, An LGBTQ+ Theatre Company presents their debut production of Adam & Brian, a new play written by Craig Donnelly, on Friday November 22nd and Saturday November 23rd at 8:00 PM at The Playroom Theater. Adam & Brian will star Roberto Araujo (Evita, In The Heights, West Side Story) as Brian and Gregory Ramsey (On The Town, Hair) as Adam. Ryan Andrew Arthur (Equus, The Secret Garden) will be the standby for both roles. Stay True's Founding Artistic Director Andrew Victor Myers directs the production.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2019
Stay True, An LGBTQ+ Theatre Company presents their debut production of Adam & Brian, a new play written by Craig Donnelly, on Friday November 22nd and Saturday November 23rd at 8:00 PM at The Playroom Theater. Adam & Brian will star Roberto Araujo (Evita, In The Heights, West Side Story) as Brian and Gregory Ramsey (On The Town, Hair) as Adam. Ryan Andrew Arthur (Equus, The Secret Garden) will be the standby for both roles. Stay True's Founding Artistic Director Andrew Victor Myers directs the production.
The Science Theater Company Announces New Performance Schedule For Trio Of Science Shows
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2019
The Science Theater Company, the theater company that a?oeuses the magic of theatre to make science fun,a?? founded by Producer Eric Krebs announced today a new performance schedule for That Physics Show, That Chemistry Show and That Inventions Show. All three (3) shows will continue to be performed in repertory at The Playroom Theater (151 West 46th Street) during the months of November and December except during the week of Christmas (December 21-30) when they will be presented down the block at The Jacqueline Onassis High School (120 West 46th Street).
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2019
The Science Theater Company, the theater company that a?oeuses the magic of theatre to make science fun,a?? founded by Producer Eric Krebs announced today a new performance schedule for That Physics Show, That Chemistry Show and That Inventions Show. All three (3) shows will continue to be performed in repertory at The Playroom Theater (151 West 46th Street) during the months of November and December except during the week of Christmas (December 21-30) when they will be presented down the block at The Jacqueline Onassis High School (120 West 46th Street).
Music By Christine Rosenblatt Featured In WOMEN OF THE WINGS Volume III At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2019
The music of Chrstine Rosenblatt will be featured in Women of The Wings Volume III: A Celebration of Female Musical Theatre Writers - set for March 14 at Feinstein's/54 Below!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2019
The music of Chrstine Rosenblatt will be featured in Women of The Wings Volume III: A Celebration of Female Musical Theatre Writers - set for March 14 at Feinstein's/54 Below!
Theater Resources Unlimited Presents WHAT TRU CAN DO FOR YOU: A Free Introduction to Our Community
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2019
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the SeptemberPanel, What TRU Can Do for You: A Free Introduction to Our Community, on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 7:30pm at The Playroom Theater 151 W. 46th Street, 8th floor. This introduction to TRU is free for everyone. E-mail TRUStaff1@gmail.com or register online at https://truonline.org/events/what-tru-can-do/ using the bright red ticketing box.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2019
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the SeptemberPanel, What TRU Can Do for You: A Free Introduction to Our Community, on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 7:30pm at The Playroom Theater 151 W. 46th Street, 8th floor. This introduction to TRU is free for everyone. E-mail TRUStaff1@gmail.com or register online at https://truonline.org/events/what-tru-can-do/ using the bright red ticketing box.
Theater Resources Unlimited Announces September Discussion 'What TRU Can Do For You: A Free Introduction To Our Community'
by Julie Musbach - Sep 9, 2019
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the SeptemberPanel, What TRU Can Do for You: A Free Introduction to Our Community, on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 7:30pm at The Playroom Theater 151 W. 46th Street, 8th floor.
by Julie Musbach - Sep 9, 2019
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the SeptemberPanel, What TRU Can Do for You: A Free Introduction to Our Community, on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 7:30pm at The Playroom Theater 151 W. 46th Street, 8th floor.
Vagabond Repertory Theater Company Presents MY NEIGHBOR AURORA
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2019
The Vagabond Repertory Theater Company, based out of Staten Island, New York, presents the original play 'My Neighbor Aurora', a modern re-telling of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2019
The Vagabond Repertory Theater Company, based out of Staten Island, New York, presents the original play 'My Neighbor Aurora', a modern re-telling of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale.
Ed Asner Presents Susan Campanaro as Lavinia Draper in MISSING PERSON
by Julie Musbach - Aug 2, 2019
Ed Asner will present Missing Person, a play with music starring Susan Campanaro composed by Lynn Portas with book by Ms. Campanaro for 5 performances only (August 21-24) at The Playroom Theater (151 West 46th Street- just east of Broadway).
by Julie Musbach - Aug 2, 2019
Ed Asner will present Missing Person, a play with music starring Susan Campanaro composed by Lynn Portas with book by Ms. Campanaro for 5 performances only (August 21-24) at The Playroom Theater (151 West 46th Street- just east of Broadway).
Just More Theatre Presents JUST MORE CABARET
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2019
'JUST MORE CABARET' a fun musical event featuring different SINGERS all through the night and the audience will VOTE for the Just More Cabaret Award Recipient, who will be featured on our website (www.justmoretheatre.com)!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2019
'JUST MORE CABARET' a fun musical event featuring different SINGERS all through the night and the audience will VOTE for the Just More Cabaret Award Recipient, who will be featured on our website (www.justmoretheatre.com)!
THE WIZARD OF OZ Comes To The Playroom Theater In Times Square
by Julie Musbach - Jun 6, 2019
Do dreams really come true somewhere over the rainbow? Follow us down the yellow brick road to find out!
by Julie Musbach - Jun 6, 2019
Do dreams really come true somewhere over the rainbow? Follow us down the yellow brick road to find out!
New Yiddish Rep Presents CRAZY MESHUGE HURRICANE EARTHQUAKE
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2019
From June 19 to 23, New Yiddish Rep will present 'Crazy Meshuge Hurricane Earthquake' by Amy Coleman, directed by David Mandelbaum, at The Playroom Theater, 151 West 46th Street, 8 fl. This six-character play (portrayed by four actors) is the story of an unlikely connection that develops between a middle aged non-religious Jewish woman and a young Hasidic man struggling with schizophrenia. Hired to be his caretaker, the woman attempts to give him the support he needs, but discovers that her agenda may have more to do with her own needs than his. The play offers important lessons on love and trust.
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2019
From June 19 to 23, New Yiddish Rep will present 'Crazy Meshuge Hurricane Earthquake' by Amy Coleman, directed by David Mandelbaum, at The Playroom Theater, 151 West 46th Street, 8 fl. This six-character play (portrayed by four actors) is the story of an unlikely connection that develops between a middle aged non-religious Jewish woman and a young Hasidic man struggling with schizophrenia. Hired to be his caretaker, the woman attempts to give him the support he needs, but discovers that her agenda may have more to do with her own needs than his. The play offers important lessons on love and trust.
New Yiddish Rep Presents Lea Kalisch in IN LOVE WITH A DREAM
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2019
New Yiddish Rep will present Lea Kalisch (www.leakalisch.com) in the premiere of her new solo show, 'In Love with a Dream,' June 19 to 23 at 9:00 PM at The Playroom Theater, 151 W 46th Street (8th Floor). Kalisch is a dynamic, sexy, multidisciplinary performer originally from Zurich, Switzerland. Her piece is an autobiography in song, rap and comedy: a high-energy reflection on her clash of expectations and real-life experiences.
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2019
New Yiddish Rep will present Lea Kalisch (www.leakalisch.com) in the premiere of her new solo show, 'In Love with a Dream,' June 19 to 23 at 9:00 PM at The Playroom Theater, 151 W 46th Street (8th Floor). Kalisch is a dynamic, sexy, multidisciplinary performer originally from Zurich, Switzerland. Her piece is an autobiography in song, rap and comedy: a high-energy reflection on her clash of expectations and real-life experiences.
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