The Theater Center
Address:
210 West 50th Street & 1627 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
The Theater Center History
The Theater Center has been home to off-Broadway theatre, acting classes, and artists’ event spaces. The current complex, on 50th and Broadway, opened on April 18th, 2005. It is a 20,000-square-foot state-of-the-art entertainment center consisting of two theaters with a total seating capacity of 398, rehearsal studios, contemporary lobbies, WiFi, two bars with cabaret-style seating, and two merchandise stands.
Shows at the The Theater Center
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2024 | - | 6/30/2024 | |
| 7/1/2021 | - | 4/11/2026 | |
| 10/17/2019 | - | 12/1/2019 | |
News
Austin Sidito Will Join the Cast of SINGFELD! A MUSICAL ABOUT NOTHING
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
Austin Sidito makes his Off-Broadway debut in SINGFELD! A MUSICAL ABOUT NOTHING at The Jerry Orbach Theater, joining the cast as Everybody Else in NYC.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
Austin Sidito makes his Off-Broadway debut in SINGFELD! A MUSICAL ABOUT NOTHING at The Jerry Orbach Theater, joining the cast as Everybody Else in NYC.
THE PRODUCER'S EDGE: OFF-BROADWAY AND BEYOND Seminar
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2026
The Off-Broadway League will present a seminar on producing Off-Broadway and transatlantic theatre, featuring producers and general managers discussing development, capitalization, and international co-productions.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2026
The Off-Broadway League will present a seminar on producing Off-Broadway and transatlantic theatre, featuring producers and general managers discussing development, capitalization, and international co-productions.
MAKING IT HAPPEN Festival Finalists to Compete at The Theater Center
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026
Four new musicals selected by audience vote will compete in a final showcase at The Theater Center's Jerry Orbach Theater, with the winner receiving a $5,000 prize.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026
Four new musicals selected by audience vote will compete in a final showcase at The Theater Center's Jerry Orbach Theater, with the winner receiving a $5,000 prize.
THE SWEET LIFE: THE RUTH HUNT STORY to Hold NYC Industry Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
Gateway Regional Arts Center will present a one-performance-only New York industry workshop of The Sweet Life: The Ruth Hunt Story at the Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
Gateway Regional Arts Center will present a one-performance-only New York industry workshop of The Sweet Life: The Ruth Hunt Story at the Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center.
Joe Pallister Joins Cast of PERFECT CRIME Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026
Joe Pallister has joined the Off-Broadway cast of PERFECT CRIME at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater, taking on the role of W. Harrison Brent in the long-running production.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026
Joe Pallister has joined the Off-Broadway cast of PERFECT CRIME at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater, taking on the role of W. Harrison Brent in the long-running production.
Exclusive: Jason Gotay, Jake Loewenthal, & Melanie Field Preview Signature Theatre's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Michael Major - Aug 21, 2026
Jason Gotay, Jake Loewenthal, Melanie Field along with the cast and band perform the title song of Signature Theatre's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG. Watch the full video now!
by Michael Major - Aug 21, 2026
Jason Gotay, Jake Loewenthal, Melanie Field along with the cast and band perform the title song of Signature Theatre's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG. Watch the full video now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 18, 2026- PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Begins Broadway Previews and More
by - Aug 18, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 18, 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 18, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
THE SWEET LIFE: THE RUTH HUNT STORY to Hold NYC Workshop at The Theater Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026
The Sweet Life: The Ruth Hunt Story will receive a one-performance-only New York industry workshop presentation at the Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026
The Sweet Life: The Ruth Hunt Story will receive a one-performance-only New York industry workshop presentation at the Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center.
THE SWEET LIFE Gets Industry Workshop Performance
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 15, 2026
A true story of American entrepreneurship, family and resilience will make its New York debut when The Sweet Life: The Ruth Hunt Story comes to the Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center for a one-performance-only industry workshop.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 15, 2026
A true story of American entrepreneurship, family and resilience will make its New York debut when The Sweet Life: The Ruth Hunt Story comes to the Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center for a one-performance-only industry workshop.
OVER THE HILL Named First Finalist in Making It Happen Musicals Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2026
OVER THE HILL by Meira Marom and Joe Brauch has advanced as the first finalist in The Theater Center's Making It Happen Festival of 15-Minute Musicals, earning a spot in the final showcase.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2026
OVER THE HILL by Meira Marom and Joe Brauch has advanced as the first finalist in The Theater Center's Making It Happen Festival of 15-Minute Musicals, earning a spot in the final showcase.
Video: Watch 'Our Time' from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Signature Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2026
Signature Theatre shared a performance video of 'Our Time' from its production of Merrily We Roll Along, featuring Jason Gotay, Jake Loewenthal, Melanie Field and the full company.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2026
Signature Theatre shared a performance video of 'Our Time' from its production of Merrily We Roll Along, featuring Jason Gotay, Jake Loewenthal, Melanie Field and the full company.
MAKING IT HAPPEN Festival of 15-Minute Musicals Unveils Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2026
The Theater Center selected 12 new musicals for its Making It Happen Festival, with three advancing to a final round to compete for a $5000 grand prize at the Jerry Orbach Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2026
The Theater Center selected 12 new musicals for its Making It Happen Festival, with three advancing to a final round to compete for a $5000 grand prize at the Jerry Orbach Theater.
PERFECT CRIME, FRIENDS! and SINGFELD! to Extend Off-Broadway Runs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026
New tickets are now available for The Theater Center's three resident Off-Broadway productions: Perfect Crime: New York's Longest Running Play, Friends! The Unauthorized Musical Parody and Singfeld! An Unauthorized Musical Parody About Nothing!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026
New tickets are now available for The Theater Center's three resident Off-Broadway productions: Perfect Crime: New York's Longest Running Play, Friends! The Unauthorized Musical Parody and Singfeld! An Unauthorized Musical Parody About Nothing!
Jason Gotay, Melanie Field and Jake Loewenthal to Star in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the musical Merrily We Roll Along, Stephen Sondheim's masterwork about friendship, ambition and the compromises that shape a life.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the musical Merrily We Roll Along, Stephen Sondheim's masterwork about friendship, ambition and the compromises that shape a life.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 7/9/2026; Jobs In Social Media, Sales, and More
by - Jul 9, 2026
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/9/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
by - Jul 9, 2026
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/9/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Madison Swick To Join The Cast of FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 5, 2026
The Theater Center has announced that Madison Swick will make her Off-Broadway debut in the company of Friends! The Unauthorized Musical Parody at The Jerry Orbach Theater. She joins the cast in the role of Phoebe.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 5, 2026
The Theater Center has announced that Madison Swick will make her Off-Broadway debut in the company of Friends! The Unauthorized Musical Parody at The Jerry Orbach Theater. She joins the cast in the role of Phoebe.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 7/2/2026; Jobs In Casting, Sales, and More
by - Jul 2, 2026
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/2/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
by - Jul 2, 2026
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/2/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
LIKEWISE to Return Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters Before Edinburgh Fringe Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2026
Likewise, produced by ShowTown Theatricals, will play 59E59 Theaters as part of East to Edinburgh before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Stars Kiera Moran and Phoebe Golfinos reprise their roles.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2026
Likewise, produced by ShowTown Theatricals, will play 59E59 Theaters as part of East to Edinburgh before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Stars Kiera Moran and Phoebe Golfinos reprise their roles.
Lauren C. Taylor To Join The Cast Of FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 16, 2026
The Theater Center has announced that Lauren C. Taylor will make her Off-Broadway debut in the company of Friends! The Unauthorized Musical Parody at The Jerry Orbach Theater. She joins the cast in the role of Rachel.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 16, 2026
The Theater Center has announced that Lauren C. Taylor will make her Off-Broadway debut in the company of Friends! The Unauthorized Musical Parody at The Jerry Orbach Theater. She joins the cast in the role of Rachel.
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