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
MAKING IT HAPPEN Festival of 10-Minute Plays to Begin at The Theater Center Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2026
The Theater Center announced the lineup for its Making It Happen Festival of 10-Minute Plays, running Wednesdays at the Jerry Orbach Theater. Twelve plays were selected, with three advancing to a final night competing for Best Play.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2026
The Theater Center announced the lineup for its Making It Happen Festival of 10-Minute Plays, running Wednesdays at the Jerry Orbach Theater. Twelve plays were selected, with three advancing to a final night competing for Best Play.
NUTTY NATTY'S MAGIC PUPPET SHOW to Make New York Premiere at Theater Center
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
From the creators of Off-Broadway hit AMAZE, the interactive puppet show for ages 4-7 opens at The Theater Center's Jerry Orbach Theater with magic, puppetry, comedy and audience participation.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
From the creators of Off-Broadway hit AMAZE, the interactive puppet show for ages 4-7 opens at The Theater Center's Jerry Orbach Theater with magic, puppetry, comedy and audience participation.
MAKING IT HAPPEN: FESTIVAL OF 10-MINUTE PLAYS to Open at Theater Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026
The Theater Center is accepting submissions for a new festival giving writers the opportunity to present original theatrical work on an Off-Broadway stage in Times Square.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026
The Theater Center is accepting submissions for a new festival giving writers the opportunity to present original theatrical work on an Off-Broadway stage in Times Square.
Exclusive: Watch 'Merrily We Roll Along' From Signature Theatre Production
by Michael Major - Sep 22, 2026
Watch a new video of the cast of Merrily We Roll Along at Signature Theatre performing the title song! The exclusive clip features Jason Gotay, Jake Lowenthal, Melanie Field, and the full company.
by Michael Major - Sep 22, 2026
Watch a new video of the cast of Merrily We Roll Along at Signature Theatre performing the title song! The exclusive clip features Jason Gotay, Jake Lowenthal, Melanie Field, and the full company.
PERFECT CRIME Introduces Intermission Quiz for Audiences to Test Theories
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
The Theater Center's longest-running play will present a new multiple-choice quiz during intermission, allowing audiences to predict the mystery's outcome and compete for free pizza from Patzeria Perfect Pizza.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
The Theater Center's longest-running play will present a new multiple-choice quiz during intermission, allowing audiences to predict the mystery's outcome and compete for free pizza from Patzeria Perfect Pizza.
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 10, 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 10, 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.
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