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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Stand Up NY
UWS Comedy Club
Its bright neon sign is easy to spot. Stand Up NY feels like a proper theater as it has a street-level entrance and the programming is mad extensive,
By
Geoffrey
Dunbar
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?
By
Geoffrey
Dunbar
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.
By
Geoffrey
Dunbar
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...
By
Geoffrey
Dunbar
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!
By
Geoffrey
Dunbar
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...
By
Geoffrey
Dunbar
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