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Ragtime - NYC [41025]

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Poster for "Ragtime" featuring headshots of six cast members with their character names: Mother, Sarah, Younger Brother, Evelyn Nesbit, Emma Goldman, and Tateh.

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Cast portraits for a production of "Ragtime" at New York City Center, featuring six actors with their character names.

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Joshua Aaron Charles is a Golden Globe- and two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor who was&nbsp;born on September 15, 1971 in Baltimore, Maryland. He is known for his TV roles as Will Gardner on The Good Wife&nbsp;and as&nbsp;Dan Rydell on Sports Night.

As a child, Charles attended the Baltimore School for the Arts and spent several summers at Stagedoor Manor&nbsp;Performing Arts Center in New York. He made his film debut after securing the role of&nbsp;Iggy in Hairspray&nbsp;in&nbsp;1988, and he had his big break the following year, when he starred&nbsp;as Knox Overstreet opposite the late Robin Williams and Ethan Hawke in the Academy Award-winning hit Dead Poets Society. This led to Charles becoming a Hollywood regular during the 1990s with appearances in films such as Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead&nbsp;(1991), Threesome&nbsp;(1994), Pie in the Sky&nbsp;(1996), and Muppets from Space&nbsp;(1999).

Charles's television career also skyrocketed in the late '90s after he was cast as Dan Rydell on Sports Night&nbsp;on ABC,&nbsp;appearing&nbsp;in a total of 45 episodes from 1998 to 2000. He also added a number of&nbsp;film credits to his résumé in the early 2000s, including the role of&nbsp;T.J. McCabe in S.W.A.T.&nbsp;(2003) and the role of&nbsp;Detective Fowler in Four Brothers&nbsp;(2005). In 2008, he starred as&nbsp;Jake in the HBO series In Treatment&nbsp;and was then cast as Will Gardner on the popular CBS drama series The Good Wife. Between 2009 and 2016, he appeared in a total of 108 episodes and earned an Emmy Award nomination in 2011, alongside a Golden Globe nomination and a second Emmy Award nomination in 2014.

His other notable recent screen credits include Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp&nbsp;(2015),&nbsp;Masters of Sex&nbsp;(2015), Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt&nbsp;(2016-17), Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later&nbsp;(2017) and Law &amp; Order: True Crime&nbsp;(2017).

On stage, Charles headlined a&nbsp;production of&nbsp;Confrontation&nbsp;by Joanathan Marc Sherman in 1986, but it wasn't until 2004 when he made his New York stage debut in MCC Theater's revival of Neil LaBute's&nbsp;The Distance From Here&nbsp;at The Duke on 42nd Street, winning a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance along with his cast. He then&nbsp;appeared in Steppenwolf Theatre Company's&nbsp;world premiere of&nbsp;The Well-Appointed Room by Richard Greenberg&nbsp;in Chicago&nbsp;and in Caryl Churchill's A Number&nbsp;at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco&nbsp;before returning off Broadway to star in Manhattan Theatre Club's&nbsp;The Receptionist by Adam Bock&nbsp;at <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/new-york-city-center">New York City Center</a> in 2007. He&nbsp;appeared on the New York stage in Signature Theatre's 2017 production of&nbsp;The Antipodes&nbsp;at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/pershing-square-signature-center">Pershing Square Signature Center</a>.&nbsp;Second Stage Theater's Broadway premiere of&nbsp;Straight White Men&nbsp;at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/hayes-theater">Hayes Theater</a>, from June 30&nbsp;until September 9, 2018, marked&nbsp;Charles's Broadway debut.

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Carousel on Broadway [8324]

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The Imperial Theatre is an iconic Broadway theatre located in the heart of New York's theater district. Established in 1923 and built by the Shubert Organization, it boasts of a spectacular architectural design conceived by Herbert J. Krapp. The interior charm is harmonized by comfortable seating for around 1,417 spectators. Throughout its illustrious history, the theatre has hosted countless notable performances, including 'Les Misérables', 'Annie Get Your Gun', and the debut of 'Billy Elliot'.

### Getting to the Imperial Theatre ###

The theatre is conveniently sited at 249 West 45th Street, making it easy to reach by taxi, bus or subway. The nearest subway stations are 42 St - Port Authority Bus Terminal on lines A, C and E and Times Sq - 42 St on lines N, Q, R, W, S, 1, 2, 3, and 7. If you prefer a bus ride, M42 and M50 are the most proximate bus stops. There are multiple paid parking garages in the theater’s vicinity for those who decide to drive.


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Imperial Theatre

The Imperial Theatre in New York is a historic venue which hosts significant performances. It's easily accessible by taxi, subway, or bus.

Into the Woods on Broadway - NYC

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Find someone who looks at you the way the carb-loving Little Red Ridinghood locks eyes on a loaf of bread in the opening moments of the bewitchingly beautiful and impeccably performed <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/into-the-woods" target="_blank">Into the Woods</a> at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/st-james-theatre" target="_blank">St. James Theatre</a>.Her besotted eyeballs all but scream, "More, please!" Turns out, the same expression was plastered on my face for almost three hours during this take on the late-1980s fairytale musical by composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim and writer James Lapine.Direct from a deservedly much-ballyhooed run in May at New York City Center Encores!, this star-packed and polished Into the Woods is currently slated to run for eight weeks. It's Broadway's giant summer blockbuster. What a stellar way to launch the 2022-23 Broadway season.Credit director Lear deBessonet for assembling a Broadway dream team (there have been changes since City Center) as well as her clear-eyed and uncluttered staging. The emphasis is squarely on the wall-to-wall wonders and wit of the script and score. Its familiar songs include "Children Will Listen," "No More," and "No One Is Alone."&nbsp;A half dozen above-the-title stars help make it feel like you're seeing and hearing the show for the first time. <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/sara-bareilles" target="_blank">Sara Bareilles</a> and Brian d'Arcy James are a childless baker and his wife on a hunt to lift a hex, Patina Miller is the witch who cast a spell on them, Phillipa Soo is long-suffering Cinderella, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/gavin-creel" target="_blank">Gavin Creel</a> is a prince and a wolf, and Joshua Henry is another royal.They collide with each other as well as Little Red (an invaluable Julia Lester), the lonely and long-tressed Rapunzel (Alysia Velez), the beanstalk-climbing Jack (a touching and amusing Cole Thompson) and his mom (Aymee Garcia), and others.&nbsp;The whole cast shines, including Jack's scene-stealing bovine bestie, a cow puppet designed by James Ortiz and brought adorably to life at my performance by Cameron Johnson, who stepped in for Kennedy Kanagawa.&nbsp;Sondheim (who died in November 2021) and Lapine, collaborators on Sunday in the Park with George and Passion, knew their way around stories streaked with darkness. Classic fairytales, typically stuffed with plenty of pain and suffering, make ideal raw material.As characters get mashed together and "happily ever afters" are replaced by reality checks, the scope of the show expands. What emerges is a funny, insightful, and thrilling story about life and death and all that's waiting along the way.&nbsp;The show's spare set reserves space for the onstage orchestra and conductor Rob Berman. Scenic designer David Rockwell always has magic and poetry up his sleeve. He reveals it here with a forest of descending trees.&nbsp;Andrea Hood's costumes could have leapt from a pop-up book. Tyler Micoleau bathes the stage in moody lighting. Scott Lehrer and Alex Neumann's sound is clear as glass so that every clever quip ("You can talk to birds") and tongue- and brain-flexing lyric ("We've not time to sit and dither / While her withers wither with her" — say that five times fast) tolls with clarity.&nbsp;The first act flows along smoothly as silk, while the second act is choppier but deeper. This show is filled with musical highlights. A few favorites include Miller's soul-shaking "Stay With Me"; Creel's cheeky "Hello, Little Girl" and "Agony," which cement his status as an ace stage comedian; and Soo's soaring "On the Steps of the Palace."&nbsp;Between her all-heart acting and subtly pop-infused singing, Bareilles makes everything gleam. That goes double on "It Takes Two," a duet with the reliably appealing James.Into the Woods, which became a Meryl Streep movie in 2014, is one of Sondheim's most popular shows. This new production follows previous Broadway runs in 1987 and 2002. They say three's a charm — and this revival has it to spare.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/into-the-woods" target="_blank">Into the Woods is at the St. James Theatre until August 21. Tickets to Into the Woods will be available on New York Theatre Guide soon.</a>Photo credit: Sara Bareilles and Brian d'Arcy James in Into the Woods. (Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)

'Into the Woods' review — Sara Bareilles, Brian d'Arcy James, and more lead a giant triumph of a revival

Into the Woods is at the St. James Theatre until August 21. Tickets to Into the Woods will be available on New York Theatre Guide soon.

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Located in the heart of New York City, the iconic St. James Theatre is a testament to the magical allure of Broadway. Since its inception in 1927, the St. James Theatre has hosted many unforgettable Broadway hits, featuring stars from Ethel Merman to Hugh Jackman. The interior is a marvel in itself, punctuated by a royal color scheme, gold-leaf accents, and stunning chandeliers that encapsulate the golden age of Broadway. The theatre has a seating capacity of 1,710, allowing for a wide audience range without compromising the intimate, immersive theatrical experience. In its near-century history, the St. James Theatre has seen the debut of many Broadway classics, including Oklahoma!, The King and I, and The Producers, thereby solidifying its milestone status in Broadway history.

**How to Get to the Venue**
St. James Theatre is located at 246 W. 44th Street. It's easily accessible via public transport. If you're traveling by subway, you can take the 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W, or S trains to Times Square. Alternatively, buses M7, M20, M42, and M104 also stop nearby. For those who prefer driving, numerous paid parking lots are available in the vicinity.

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St. James Theatre

The historic St. James Theatre, located in New York City, has hosted iconic Broadway shows since 1927 and is easily accessible via various modes of transport.

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Brandon Uranowitz plays J. Bruce Isamay in the Encores! production of [*Titanic*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/31940-encores-titanic) at [New York City Center](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/new-york-city-center) from June 12-23, 2024.

Uranowitz's successful Broadway career began with *Baby It's You!* in 2011 and led to four Tony Award nominations: for *An American in Paris*, *Falsettos*, *Burn This*, and *Leopoldstadt*, for which he finally won in 2023.

He has also appeared on screen in *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*, *Fosse/Verdon*, *Inside Amy Schumer*, and a filmed stage production of *Falsettos*.

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Recommended for 10 +. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

Leopoldstadt on Broadway - NYC

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In the opening tableau of Tom Stoppard's [*Leopoldstadt*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/26003-leopoldstadt-tickets), a Jewish family, nearly 30 strong, assembles in a lavish sitting room and looks forward as if posing for a family portrait. A camera flashes. Haunting piano music plays. This moment dares us to remember — to sear these people, their multitude, their grandeur into our minds — before it's too late to salvage them from history.

It is, indeed, a deeply personal dare from Stoppard himself, who never knew of his own Jewishness until his 50s, when a previously unknown relative made contact. With *Leopoldstadt*, the playwright declares his own heritage in first-rate, epic, and urgent fashion, seemingly atoning for lost time. Forgetting one's ancestors, he suggests, is its own tragedy: "It's like a second death," one character says, "to lose your name in a family album."

*Leopoldstadt* spans 1899 to 1955, so another tragedy looms large: the Holocaust. The extended Merz-Jacobowitz family are well-off Viennese citizens who largely believe themselves Austrian above all else — that is, assimilated, and therefore immune from any anti-Semitism worse than being denied admission into a jockey club. As they inch closer to the onset of World War II with each scene, their home gets shabbier, their numbers smaller, and their Jewishness inescapable.

Smartly, Stoppard did not write *Leopoldstadt* as a Holocaust play. Impending doom lurks in Adam Cork's chilling score, but otherwise, the show is a lively, rich family drama. We're invited into the Merz-Jacobowitzes' commonplace gatherings, debates, trysts, squabbles, and playtimes as though we, too, are kin. There's a healthy helping of intellectual talk — Stoppard's specialty — but it's not esoteric, and in the hands of a superb Brandon Uranowitz, who gets to philosophize the most as the mathematician Ludwig, it's endlessly captivating. Plus, subjects like math are just as often the butt of jokes, of which there are plenty. Stoppard also warms us up to the characters with his trademark witty humor; a misunderstanding between a circumciser and a cigar cutter even provides a full-blown laugh-out-loud moment.

Elevating Stoppard's smart writing is Patrick Marber's equally smart direction. He paces *Leopoldstadt* perfectly, such that its intermissionless two-plus hours fly, and ensures that none of the 30-plus characters get lost, despite only a few having a consistently large presence. Together, they allow us to know the Merz-Jacobowitzes as full people and not just as victims, so by the play's climax — a harrowing repossession of the family home by Nazis, the beginning of the end — we're shaken and shocked, even though history has already dictated what will happen.

In other words, true to its goal, *Leopoldstadt* presents stories one won't easily forget, and won't want to. But lest we might, the play's final scene urges us even more explicitly to remember, finishing the work that opening portrait started. Uranowitz appears again, this time as Nathan, one of the family's few survivors who is now grown. He's visiting his now-derelict family home once more, this time with Rosa, his aunt who had escaped to New York, and Leo, a cousin from England with almost no recollection of that fateful repossession, and no connection to his Jewish heritage. (Yes, the character is a stand-in for Stoppard.)

As Nathan chastises Leo for forgetting, he also succeeds in sparking one memory. And suddenly, the family comes flooding back on stage as a bygone era comes to life once more. Again, they look out at the audience, but now they have names. Journeys. Causes of death. Stories of life. Like Stoppard and the masterwork that is *Leopoldstadt* itself, they will be immortalized in history.

[*Leopoldstadt* is at the Longacre Theatre. Get *Leopoldstadt* tickets now.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/26003-leopoldstadt-tickets)

*Photo credit: Brandon Uranowitz, Caissie Levy, Faye Castelow, and David Krumholtz in Leopoldstadt. (Photo by Joan Marcus)*

'Leopoldstadt' review — Tom Stoppard paints a masterful, memorable family portrait

The **Longacre Theatre** is a historic theatre located in the heart of New York City's world-famous Broadway district. Opened in 1913, it was named after Longacre Square, the previous name of Times Square. This theatre has a seating capacity of 1100 and is designed in the French Neo-classical style, featuring a stunning white facade and beautifully ornate interior. Over the years, it’s been the birthplace of numerous Broadway classics including 'Ain’t Misbehavin’, 'La Cage aux Folles', and most recently 'The Lightning Thief'. The Longacre has a particularly intimate atmosphere, perfect for truly immersing oneself in the spectacle and magic of Broadway. 

#### **Directions to the Venue** 

The Longacre Theatre is located at 220 West 48th Street. It's easily accessible via various modes of public transportation. By subway, take the 1, 2, or 3 train to 50th Street or the N, R, or W train to 49th Street. By bus, take the M104, M10, or M27/M50. For those driving, parking garages are available nearby on 48th and 49th Streets.

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Longacre Theatre

The Longacre Theatre is a historic Broadway theatre in New York City, known for its intimate atmosphere and French Neo-classical style.

Falsettos [2523]

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The Walter Kerr Theatre is a Broadway theatre located in the heart of New York City. Originally named the Ritz Theatre, it was built in 1921 and renamed in 1990 to honour the Pulitzer Prize-winning American critic Walter Kerr. With a seating capacity of just 975 across Orchestra, Mezzanine and Balcony sections, it's one of the city's smaller and more intimate venues. Notorious for its world-renowned, critically acclaimed productions, the Walter Kerr Theatre has staged hits such as 'Angels in America', 'A Little Night Music', and 'Hadestown', making it a quintessential part of New York's theatre landscape. The theatre is famously known as the home of 'Springsteen on Broadway', Bruce Springsteen’s one-man show that ran for 14 months in 2017 and 2018. The show was an unequivocal success and re-affirmed Walter Kerr Theatre as a must-visit for any theatre aficionado.

**Getting to the Walter Kerr Theatre:** The theatre is conveniently located at 219 West 48th Street, easily accessible by public transportation. The closest subway stations are 50th Street, served by the C and E lines and 49th Street served by the N, R, and W lines. Buses that stop near the theatre include the M104, M10, M27/M50, and M6.

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Walter Kerr Theatre 

The Walter Kerr Theatre is an intimate, historic Broadway venue in New York, known for critically acclaimed productions and easy public transport access.

Burn This on Broadway [14600]

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The **Hudson Theatre** located in the heart of New York City, is a prestigious broadway theatre on 44th street. Over a century old, it blends the rich history of New York with the modern NY life, rendering it an impeccable locale for a diverse range of events. It showcases traditional broadway shows, concerts, performing artist shows and many more. This quintessential theater boasts a seating capacity of around 970, spread over 3 levels, offering a meticulous proximity to the stage with unmatchable acoustics. It is adorned by a magically preserved antique design, offering a one-of-a-kind ambience that’s second to none.

**How to get to the venue:** The Hudson Theatre is accessible via various methods of transport. Driving to the theater provides the convenience of parking at Icon parking just across the street. Alternatively, the theater is easily reachable via public transit, being near to Times Square - 42nd Street Station served by multiple subway lines. The Port Authority Bus Terminal is just a short walk away, providing access to numerous bus routes.

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Hudson Theatre

The Hudson Theatre is a historical Broadway theatre in New York City, accessible via car, subway, and bus.

The Band's Visit on Broadway [7318]

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The Barrymore Theatre is a historic Broadway venue located in the heart of New York City. Opening its doors in 1928, this prestigious theatre was named after the famed Barrymore theatrical family. Its luxurious interior boasts a classic 20th-century design with grand staircases, ornate details and golden accents, transporting visitors back in time. It is capable of seating up to 1,028 guests, offering both orchestra and mezzanine seating. Notably, this Broadway venue has been the stage for many successful plays, such as the Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'August: Osage County' and the critically acclaimed 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'.

**How to get to the venue:**
The Barrymore Theatre can be conveniently reached by various modes of transport. If commuting by subway, take either the C, E or 1 train to 50th Street. Alternatively, take the N, Q or R train to 49th Street. Those preferring to travel by bus can take the M104, M7, M20, or M50 bus lines. The Theatre is also easily accessible by taxi and for those driving, there are numerous nearby parking garages available.

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Barrymore Theatre

The Barrymore Theatre is a historic Broadway venue in New York City, known for its classic design and acclaimed performances.

Prince of Broadway [6318]

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The Samuel J. Friedman Theatre is a historic Broadway theatre located in New York City. Established in 1925, the theatre is managed by Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a leading professional theatre producer. Originally named the Biltmore Theatre, it was renamed Samuel J. Friedman in 2008 to honor the late American publicist. The theatre seats over 650 people and is renowned for its excellent acoustics and state-of-the-art light and sound systems. It has also been the host to several notable productions and has welcomed some of the finest actors and actresses in the industry.

**How to Get There**

In the heart of the city, the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre is easily accessible through multiple modes of transportation. If commuting by subway, take the 1, 2, 3, 7, S, A, C, E, N, R, Q, W, Fourth Street lines to 42nd Street. From the station, it's just a short walk to the theatre. For those driving, numerous parking garages are available nearby. The theatre is also well-served by numerous bus lines. However, due to the busy nature of the city, public transport is a recommended choice.

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Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

The Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, a historic Broadway theatre managed by Manhattan Theatre Club, accommodates over 650, with excellent acoustics and light systems.

Encores! Titanic - NYC [31940]

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The **New York City Center** is one of the most influential performing arts venues in New York City. Located at 131 West 55th Street in Manhattan, it serves as a beacon for enthusiasts of dance, music, and theater. The Center was established in 1943 and has since played host to numerous notable productions, resonating with the key artistic transitions that have marked the evolution of performance art in the heartland of the greatest city in the world.

Emerging from its humble beginnings as an alternative center for artists who couldn't afford Broadway, the Center has turned into a reputable institution that neither compromises on its values nor its commitment to delivering the highest quality of artistic productions. Special mention goes to their yearly Fall for Dance festival, an exciting event that showcases the arts performances from international dance companies and uniquely affordable tickets.

The architecture of the theater itself is striking, boasting a distinctive neo-Moorish design and luxurious interiors that enhance the overall experience of the performances. With a seating capacity of 2,257, the Center is the perfect midpoint between intimacy and scale.

**Getting There**

The New York City Center is easily accessible by public transportation. The closest subway stops are 57th Street - 7th Avenue (N/Q/R/W), 57th Street (F), and 55th Street - 7th Avenue (B/D/E). Alternatively, if you're driving, there are several parking garages located nearby, although be aware that parking in Midtown Manhattan can be challenging and expensive. Those wishing to bike will find numerous Citi Bike docking stations in the vicinity.

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New York City Center

The New York City Center is a landmark Manhattan theater known for dance, music, and theater performances, featuring grand neo-Moorish architecture.

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Architect Harry P. Knowles designed New York City Center, which was built by Clinton and Russell in 1923 for the Shriners under the name of The Mecca Temple. Amid the financial crash of 1929, the building became city property after the Shriners were unable to keep up with tax payments.

Former Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and New York City Council President Newbold Morris decided to convert the temple into Manhattan’s first performing arts center. The building opened as a theatre in December 1943.

New York City Center is known for its annual Encores! productions since 1994, which restage seldom revived American musicals in concert or semi-staged incarnations. The venue received a Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre in 2000.

Since its launch, New York City Center has become one of the city’s prime venues for dance.

In addition to the 2,557-seat mainstage, the facility houses two smaller theatres — Stage I and Stage II, where Manhattan Theatre Club has hosted its Off-Broadway productions since 1984 — and four studios.

## How to get to New York City Center

New York City Center is closest to the 57th Street station on the N, Q, R, and W lines and the 7th Avenue station on the E, B, and D lines. The nearest bus stops are 6 Av./W 55 St. on the Q2, Q3, Q4, and Q20 lines; and 6 Av./56 St. on the Q10, Q12, and Q24 lines.

## Restaurants near New York City Center

Popular restaurants near New York City Center include Redeye Grill (American), Pazza Notte (Italian), Estiatorio Milos (Greek), Rue 57 (French), and Benihana (Japanese).

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Designed by architect Harry P. Knowles, New York City Center was built in 1923 and converted into Manhattan's first performing arts center in 1943, also hosting annual Encores! productions.

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