The Best Local Theaters in New York

Discover the lively theater scene of New York. Whether you’re in the mood for comedy, drama, musicals or unique plays, the city has something for every taste. Experience dance performances at Joyce Theater or have an elegant night out at the Metropolitan Opera House. Explore these and many more local gems for an unforgettable cultural experience in New York.

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New Plaza Cinema

Art house cinema

"New Plaza Cinema" in NYC has one mission: to show independent, foreign and classic films. It is run by a grassroots group; how long will it survive?

Art & culture

Cinema

Theaters

Geoffrey

Dunbar

Apr 23, 2025

The Hungry and Healthy Marketplace

Comedy / Deli

The space functions day to day as a bright and modern-looking upscale deli and on certain evenings, it doubles as a performance space for stand-up comics.

Coffee & tea

Restaurants

Snacks

Theaters

Geoffrey

Dunbar

Apr 20, 2025

Marcus Garvey Park

SummerStage Harlem

"Marcus Garvey Park" in New York has lost its once dangerous reputation. Now it's very pleasant and hosts SummerStage and other theatre productions...

Art & culture

Relaxing

Theaters

Geoffrey

Dunbar

Apr 16, 2025

Ensemble Studio Theatre

Off off-Broadway

"Ensemble Studio Theatre" New York is the perfect place to catch an off off-Broadway show (or three or four). It's funky. I would know: I helped found it!

Art & culture

Theaters

Geoffrey

Dunbar

Apr 4, 2025

National Black Theater

Harlem

"National Black Theater" in New York is among the oldest Black Theaters in the country, one of the longest owned and operated by women of color...

Art & culture

Theaters

Geoffrey

Dunbar

Apr 4, 2025

Metropolitan Opera House

An elegant night out

The "Metropolitan Opera House" in New York City is my choice for a glamorous evening. I love seeing a performance here, and tickets aren't so expensive!

Art & culture

Music

Theaters

Paula

Ryszkiewicz

Apr 4, 2025

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The Best Local Theaters in New York

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Theaters

Christian

Victoria

You?

Paula

Nick

Geoffrey

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Christian

Victoria

You?

Paula

Nick

Geoffrey

New Plaza Cinema

Art house cinema

Geoffrey

Dunbar

The Hungry and Healthy Marketplace

Comedy / Deli

Geoffrey

Dunbar

Marcus Garvey Park

SummerStage Harlem

Geoffrey

Dunbar

Ensemble Studio Theatre

Off off-Broadway

Geoffrey

Dunbar

National Black Theater

Harlem

Geoffrey

Dunbar

Metropolitan Opera House

An elegant night out

Paula

Ryszkiewicz

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