Center Theatre
Address:
6th Avenue and 49th St.
New York, NY
Shows at the Center Theatre
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/26/1949 | - | 4/15/1950 | |
| 6/24/1948 | - | 4/23/1949 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 4/14/1948 | - | 5/2/1948 | |
| 5/28/1947 | - | 4/3/1948 | |
| 5/4/1947 | - | 5/4/1947 | |
| 5/2/1947 | - | 5/2/1947 | |
| 4/30/1947 | - | 4/30/1947 | |
| 4/29/1947 | - | 4/29/1947 | |
| 4/29/1947 | - | 4/29/1947 | |
| 4/27/1947 | - | 5/3/1947 | |
| 4/27/1947 | - | 4/27/1947 | |
| 4/26/1947 | - | 5/11/1947 | |
| 4/26/1947 | - | 5/9/1947 | |
| 4/25/1947 | - | 5/8/1947 | |
| 4/24/1947 | - | 5/11/1947 | |
| 4/23/1947 | - | 5/11/1947 | |
| 6/20/1946 | - | 4/12/1947 | |
| 5/9/1946 | - | 5/9/1946 | |
| 5/8/1946 | - | 5/8/1946 | |
| 5/8/1946 | - | 5/8/1946 | |
| 5/7/1946 | - | 5/7/1946 | |
| 5/6/1946 | - | 5/6/1946 | |
| 5/5/1946 | - | 5/12/1946 | |
| 5/5/1946 | - | 5/5/1946 | |
| 5/4/1946 | - | 5/11/1946 | |
| 5/4/1946 | - | 5/12/1946 | |
| 5/3/1946 | - | 5/3/1946 | |
| 5/2/1946 | - | 5/11/1946 | |
| 5/1/1946 | - | 5/10/1946 | |
| 6/22/1944 | - | 4/2/1946 | |
| 4/30/1944 | - | 5/7/1944 | |
| 4/30/1944 | - | 4/30/1944 | |
| 4/30/1944 | - | 4/30/1944 | |
| 4/29/1944 | - | 5/4/1944 | |
| 4/29/1944 | - | 5/5/1944 | |
| 4/28/1944 | - | 5/7/1944 | |
| 4/27/1944 | - | 5/6/1944 | |
| 4/26/1944 | - | 5/3/1944 | |
| 6/24/1943 | - | 4/16/1944 | |
| 7/2/1942 | - | 4/16/1944 | |
| 7/2/1942 | - | 4/16/1944 | |
| 7/15/1941 | - | 4/26/1942 | |
| 10/10/1940 | - | 4/26/1942 | |
| 10/10/1940 | - | 6/15/1941 | |
| 1/12/1940 | - | ||
| 11/29/1939 | - | 12/9/1939 | |
| 11/29/1939 | - | 12/9/1939 | |
| 7/17/1939 | - | 9/23/1939 | |
| 1/21/1939 | - | ||
| 9/2/1937 | - | 10/23/1937 | |
| 9/2/1937 | - | 10/23/1937 | |
| 10/1/1936 | - | 4/10/1937 | |
| 10/1/1936 | - | 4/10/1937 | |
| 8/5/1935 | - | 9/16/1935 | |
| 8/5/1935 | - | 8/5/1935 | |
| 9/22/1934 | - | 6/8/1935 | |
| 9/22/1934 | - | 6/8/1935 | |
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News
McCallum Theatre Appoints Eric Sims as Chief Programming and Operating Officer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
Yvonne Bell, President and CEO of the McCallum Theatre, has appointed Eric Sims as Chief Programming and Operating Officer for the renowned performing arts center.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
Yvonne Bell, President and CEO of the McCallum Theatre, has appointed Eric Sims as Chief Programming and Operating Officer for the renowned performing arts center.
Lauren Yee and More to be Honored at PlayGround's 2026 Four-City Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.
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by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
MUSE/IQUE will present DEFIANTLY JONI: A Singer/Songwriter Bares Her Soul at the Mark Taper Forum, led by Rachael Worby with Chris Pierce, Effie Passero, and the MUSE/IQUE Orchestra, in partnership with Center Theatre Group.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
MUSE/IQUE will present DEFIANTLY JONI: A Singer/Songwriter Bares Her Soul at the Mark Taper Forum, led by Rachael Worby with Chris Pierce, Effie Passero, and the MUSE/IQUE Orchestra, in partnership with Center Theatre Group.
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by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
The Cape Playhouse announced full casting for INTO THE WOODS, led by Javier Muñoz as Baker, with Nick Adams, Alex Finke, Pearl Sun, and others in the Sondheim-Lapine classic. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
The Cape Playhouse announced full casting for INTO THE WOODS, led by Javier Muñoz as Baker, with Nick Adams, Alex Finke, Pearl Sun, and others in the Sondheim-Lapine classic. Learn more here!
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by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Joe's Pub will present a one-night concert of songs from Darrel Alejandro Holnes's JUNETEENTH, THE MUSICAL, part of Carnegie Hall's United in Sound: America at 250, featuring a Broadway-studded cast.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
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Video: PRIMARY TRUST at Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2026
Center Theatre Group has posted a new for PRIMARY TRUST, now running at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. The production is now on stage through June 28th, 2026.
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2026
Center Theatre Group has posted a new for PRIMARY TRUST, now running at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. The production is now on stage through June 28th, 2026.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has revealed the cast for the world premiere of The Employee Dharma Handbook by Geetha Reddy, directed by Snehal Desai at Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
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Jill Gold, Beverly Jenkins and Ira Mont to Receive 2026 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
The Stage Managers' Association announced the upcoming 2026 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management. No additional details from an attached press release were available in the submission.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
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by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
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by Joshua Wright - Jun 10, 2026
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by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
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by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
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Video: Dane Laffrey Reacts to Tony Win- 'It Was a Big Swing!'
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by Talking Tonys - Jun 8, 2026
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
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GET HAPPY! Judy Garland Celebration to Come to Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
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by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Columbia MFA playwright Zoe Stanton-Savitz will premiere her queer drama at the Durango PlayFest, featuring Oscar-nominated Patty McCormack and Emmy winner Kathleen Noone, directed by Nikki DiLoreto.
New Kristina Wong Play FROM NUMBER TO NAME 3: WELCOME BACK HOME to Have Workshop at TCG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
From Number to Name 3: Welcome Back Home?, directed and devised by Kristina Wong, features formerly incarcerated members of API RISE, their families, and supporters. A reading will take place at Center Theater Group.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
From Number to Name 3: Welcome Back Home?, directed and devised by Kristina Wong, features formerly incarcerated members of API RISE, their families, and supporters. A reading will take place at Center Theater Group.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY to Play Milton Keynes Theatre With Full Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
The stage production of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY has announced its cast ahead of a run at Milton Keynes Theatre, with tickets now on sale through ATG Entertainment.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
The stage production of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY has announced its cast ahead of a run at Milton Keynes Theatre, with tickets now on sale through ATG Entertainment.
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by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Second Stage Theater has announced five productions for its upcoming 48th Season, including the Broadway premieres of The Fantasticks and Gloria. Learn more about the full season here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
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by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
The complete cast has been announced for the Boston and Broadway productions of the Olivier Award nominated new play PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. Learn more about the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
The complete cast has been announced for the Boston and Broadway productions of the Olivier Award nominated new play PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. Learn more about the cast here!
SCHMIGADOON!, THE BALUSTERS and GIANT Win Top Categories at 2026 Dorian Theater Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics kicked off Pride Month by bestowing Prince Faggot and Ragtime top honors in the group’s fourth annual Dorian Theater Awards.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics kicked off Pride Month by bestowing Prince Faggot and Ragtime top honors in the group’s fourth annual Dorian Theater Awards.
Center Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in Center Theatre?
Center Theatre's current show is Howdy, Mr. Ice of 1950 which began performances on 5/26/1949.
What when was Center Theatre built?
Center Theatre was built in 1932.
How many seats does Center Theatre have?
Center Theatre has 3700 seats.
What were the longest running shows at Center Theatre?
Stars on Ice which ran from 07/02/1942 to 04/16/1944, Hats Off to Ice which ran from 06/22/1944 to 04/02/1946, Howdy, Mr. Ice of 1950 which ran from 05/26/1949 to 04/15/1950, and Icetime of 1948 which ran from 05/28/1947 to 04/03/1948
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