The Theater Center
210 West 50th Street & 1627 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
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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 Winesday the Wine Tasting Musical (2024) 7/1/2021 - The Office! A Musical Parody (2021)
Click Here to Buy Tickets10/17/2019 - 12/1/2019 The Independents (2019)
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 23, 2026- Tony-Winner Daniel Radcliffe Returns to Broadway and More
by - Feb 23, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Feb 23, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
THE OFFICE! A MUSICAL PARODY Will Close Off-Broadway in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
The Office! A Musical Parody will end its seven-year run in the Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center (210 West 50th Street, 3rd Floor) Off-Broadway. The closing performance is set for Saturday, March 21, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
The Office! A Musical Parody will end its seven-year run in the Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center (210 West 50th Street, 3rd Floor) Off-Broadway. The closing performance is set for Saturday, March 21, 2026.
David Littlefield Joins FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026
David Littlefield will make his Off-Broadway debut in the company of Friends! The Musical Parody at The Jerry Orbach Theater Off-Broadway. Littlefield joins the cast as Chandler.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026
David Littlefield will make his Off-Broadway debut in the company of Friends! The Musical Parody at The Jerry Orbach Theater Off-Broadway. Littlefield joins the cast as Chandler.
Drew Brock Baker Joins Cast of PERFECT CRIME
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2026
The Theater Center just announced that Drew Brock Baker has joined the company of NYC’s Longest Running Play, Perfect Crime, celebrating its 39th anniversary this year in the Anne L. Bernstein Theater at The Theater Center. He joins the cast in the role of Lionel McAuley.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2026
The Theater Center just announced that Drew Brock Baker has joined the company of NYC’s Longest Running Play, Perfect Crime, celebrating its 39th anniversary this year in the Anne L. Bernstein Theater at The Theater Center. He joins the cast in the role of Lionel McAuley.
Cast and Creative Team Announced for PIED À TERRE Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
Pied à Terre, a new play by John S. Anastasi, will open Off-Broadway at The Theater Center in February 2026. Directed by Peter J. Loewy, the drama follows two women whose lives collide inside a hidden Manhattan apartment.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
Pied à Terre, a new play by John S. Anastasi, will open Off-Broadway at The Theater Center in February 2026. Directed by Peter J. Loewy, the drama follows two women whose lives collide inside a hidden Manhattan apartment.
David Butler Concludes Historic Run in PERFECT CRIME Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
David Butler has ended his remarkable tenure in PERFECT CRIME, having delivered over 8,000 performances as W. Harrison Brent in the Off-Broadway production.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
David Butler has ended his remarkable tenure in PERFECT CRIME, having delivered over 8,000 performances as W. Harrison Brent in the Off-Broadway production.
John Anastasi's PIED À TERRE Comes To The Theater Center Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026
John Anastasi's drama PIED À TERRE will premiere next month at The Theater Center Off-Broadway, offering a new theatrical experience.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026
John Anastasi's drama PIED À TERRE will premiere next month at The Theater Center Off-Broadway, offering a new theatrical experience.
THE OFFICE! A MUSICAL PARODY Launches 'Dwights Drink Free' Promotion
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026
The Office! A Musical Parody announced that any person named Dwight who purchases a ticket to The Office! and presents a valid ID to the bartender is entitled to one free cocktail before or during the show.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026
The Office! A Musical Parody announced that any person named Dwight who purchases a ticket to The Office! and presents a valid ID to the bartender is entitled to one free cocktail before or during the show.
Randolph Curtis Rand Joins PERFECT CRIME Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
Obie-winning actor Randolph Curtis Rand will join the company of NYC’s longest-running play, Perfect Crime, celebrating its 39th anniversary this year. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
Obie-winning actor Randolph Curtis Rand will join the company of NYC’s longest-running play, Perfect Crime, celebrating its 39th anniversary this year. Learn more here!
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, HEATHERS and More Join Off-Broadway Toy Drive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
The Theater Center and The Off-Broadway League have revealed additional shows participating in this year's Off-Broadway Toy Drive! Participating Off-Broadway plays and musicals include Little Shop of Horrors, Heathers, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
The Theater Center and The Off-Broadway League have revealed additional shows participating in this year's Off-Broadway Toy Drive! Participating Off-Broadway plays and musicals include Little Shop of Horrors, Heathers, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 8, 2025- Go Inside WICKED: FOR GOOD With An Easter Egg Exclusive
by - Dec 8, 2025
8Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Dec 8, 2025
8Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
3C Theatre Management Launches With New Team
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025
3C Theatre Management & Consulting, the in-house team behind Perfect Crime, New York’s longest running play, as well as many other projects at The Theater Center, announced their new lineup of consultants.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025
3C Theatre Management & Consulting, the in-house team behind Perfect Crime, New York’s longest running play, as well as many other projects at The Theater Center, announced their new lineup of consultants.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 2, 2025- A CHRISTMAS CAROL First Look and More
by - Dec 2, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 2, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Dec 2, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 2, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
FDR'S VERY HAPPY HOUR To Receive Industry Readings As Part Of APAP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
High Hard Heat will present special industry presentations of FDR's Very Happy Hour at The Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center. This immersive civics experiment is conceived by Regan Linton and M. Graham Smith.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
High Hard Heat will present special industry presentations of FDR's Very Happy Hour at The Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center. This immersive civics experiment is conceived by Regan Linton and M. Graham Smith.
Off-Broadway Toy Drive Returns This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
The Theater Center and The Off-Broadway League's annual Off-Broadway Toy Drive has begun! Donate a new unwrapped toy worth $10 or more and you will receive a voucher for a free ticket to a participating Off-Broadway show of your choice.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
The Theater Center and The Off-Broadway League's annual Off-Broadway Toy Drive has begun! Donate a new unwrapped toy worth $10 or more and you will receive a voucher for a free ticket to a participating Off-Broadway show of your choice.
WE THREE KINGS: THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY Will Premiere at the Theater Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
The Theater Center will host the New York premiere of Remus Entertainment’s We Three Kings: The Story Behind The Story: an unforgettable experience that brings history, mystery, and wonder to life on stage, performed for one night only.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
The Theater Center will host the New York premiere of Remus Entertainment’s We Three Kings: The Story Behind The Story: an unforgettable experience that brings history, mystery, and wonder to life on stage, performed for one night only.
Moses Rodrigues Bernal Joins SINGFELD! A MUSICAL ABOUT NOTHING
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
The Theater Center has announced that Moses Rodrigues Bernal will make his Off-Broadway debut in the company of Singfeld! A Musical About Nothing at The Jerry Orbach Theater. He joins the cast in the role of Jerry.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
The Theater Center has announced that Moses Rodrigues Bernal will make his Off-Broadway debut in the company of Singfeld! A Musical About Nothing at The Jerry Orbach Theater. He joins the cast in the role of Jerry.
Nick Rubano Joins THE OFFICE! A MUSICAL PARODY Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025
Nick Rubano will make his Off-Broadway debut in the company of The Office! A Musical Parody at The Jerry Orbach Theater. He joins the cast in the role of Dwight.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025
Nick Rubano will make his Off-Broadway debut in the company of The Office! A Musical Parody at The Jerry Orbach Theater. He joins the cast in the role of Dwight.
The Theater Center Unveils Lineup for 2025 FALL INCUBATOR FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
The Theater Center’s 2025 Fall Incubator Festival will run October 27–November 16, 2025, in Times Square, featuring new musicals and plays including Collisions, Coming Out: The Musical, and Likewise. The festival supports emerging voices with performances, feedback, and professional Off-Broadway visibility.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
The Theater Center’s 2025 Fall Incubator Festival will run October 27–November 16, 2025, in Times Square, featuring new musicals and plays including Collisions, Coming Out: The Musical, and Likewise. The festival supports emerging voices with performances, feedback, and professional Off-Broadway visibility.
Collard & Rosenblatt’s COLLISIONS to be Presented at Jerry Orbach Theater Fall Incubator Festival
by Gillian Blum - Oct 19, 2025
A reimagining of the concept album, Elspeth Collard and Sam Rosenblatt's COLLISIONS will be presented at the Jerry Orbach Theater through the Fall Incubator Festival.
by Gillian Blum - Oct 19, 2025
A reimagining of the concept album, Elspeth Collard and Sam Rosenblatt's COLLISIONS will be presented at the Jerry Orbach Theater through the Fall Incubator Festival.
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