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New Theatre

Address:
Central Park West at W. 62nd St.
New York, NY

Built: 1909

Demolished: 1930

Seating Capacity: 2320

New Theatre History

Opened November 8, 1909

Shows at the New Theatre

Dates Production
2/27/1911 -
2/13/1911 -
1/30/1911 -
1/7/1911 -
12/19/1910 -
12/5/1910 -
11/12/1910 -
11/7/1910 -
10/1/1910 - 11/7/1910
4/11/1910 -
3/28/1910 -
3/14/1910 -
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2/28/1910 -
2/14/1910 -
1/26/1910 -
1/3/1910 - 1/3/1910
12/30/1909 -
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11/17/1909 -
11/11/1909 -
11/6/1909 -

News


Leeds Theatre Festival to Return With 40+ Productions at Leeds Conservatoire
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026

Leeds Conservatoire announced the return of Leeds Theatre Festival, a two-week program featuring over 40 productions, including original theatre, new musicals, comedy, and dance works by emerging artists and students.
Faye Brookes Will Lead BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL UK Tour; Initial Cast and Creatives Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026

The lead cast and creative team have been announced for the first UK tour production of  Burlesque the Musical, based on the hit movie. Learn more about the touring production here.
Johannes Radebe Will Embark on UK Tour With FINALLY HOME
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026

Strictly Come Dancing host and dancer Johannes Radebe will tour the UK with FINALLY HOME, featuring ballroom, South African rhythms, and pop anthems, culminating in a gala performance at the London Palladium.
CAMPITALISM: THREE GAYS TRY TO FIX THE ECONOMY to Play Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026

BOY Theatre will present CAMPITALISM: THREE GAYS TRY TO FIX THE ECONOMY at Pleasance Courtyard, blending drag, comedy and political satire as three queer performers take on economics and late-stage capitalism.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Leadership Shakeups Across the Country + Heidi Schreck Honored
by Alex Freeman - Jun 22, 2026

This week's newsletter is packed with leadership news, as theaters across the country — from San Francisco's Magic Theatre to Manhattan Theatre Club to the Cape Playhouse — announced new appointments and restructured their teams. We've also got honors for Heidi Schreck and Cate Blanchett, plus a reminder that the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards stream live from the Minskoff Theatre tonight!
AMNESIA to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut with Kimberly Hart-Simpson
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

Coronation Street and Brassic actor Kimberly Hart-Simpson will perform her solo show AMNESIA at Pleasance Courtyard, a comedy about a dementia carer on the North Wales coast, directed by Kate Wasserberg.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Will Embark on UK Tour Starring Sam Ryder
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK starring Sam Ryder, following the conclusion of its West End engagements at The London Palladium and Theatre Royal Drury Lane, visiting over 20 cities.
Review: DESERTED at Redtwist Theatre
by Emily Werner - Jun 21, 2026

What did our critic think of DESERTED at Redtwist Theatre?
King’s Head Theatre CEO To Step Down After Four Years
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026

King’s Head Theatre, Islington has announced that Sofi Berenger is stepping down from her role as Executive Producer and CEO. Sofi led the theatre through restabilishing after Covid, the opening of its new venue, and programme since the new venue opened in January 2024. Her programme will finish in August 2026.
CHICAGO Will Embark on 2027 UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2026

CHICAGO the musical is set to embark on a 2027 UK and Ireland tour. The tour will open at New Wimbledon Theatre in February. Learn more about the tour here.
STRICTLY COME DANCING's Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola Will Embark on BACK IN BUSINESS 2027 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2026

Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball winners Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola announced a spring 2027 UK tour, BACK IN BUSINESS, featuring Latin and ballroom choreography across major theatres.
Winter Park Playhouse to Reopen Renovated Theatre With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026

Winter Park Playhouse will celebrate the grand opening of its newly renovated theatre with Orange County and Winter Park mayors at a ribbon-cutting event, ahead of its 2026-2027 season launch.
SURINDERELLA Pantomime Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

Rifco Theatre Company announced a nationwide UK tour of SURINDERELLA, a British South Asian pantomime blending Bhangra, Bollywood and classic panto traditions. The cast includes Harpz Kaur, Andy Kumar and Sonya Venugopal.
Review: NICKELODEON THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL YOUTH EDITION at Ritz Civic Center
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 16, 2026

Starting a new theatre company is a leap of faith. Launching that company with a full-scale musical featuring a cast of young performers is even bolder. Yet that is exactly what Kaitlyn Rose Vacco Woodall accomplished with THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION, presented June 5-7 by Rosewood Repertory at the historic Ritz Civic Center.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 16, 2026- CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Will Play Final Broadway Performance and More
by - Jun 16, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  June 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 
La Mirada Theatre Names Jason Daunter New Theatre Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has named Jason Daunter as its new Theatre Director. Mr. Daunter’s responsibilities include planning, organizing, and managing all aspects of the theatre, its rehearsal hall, and the staff.
Lucie Jones Will Reprise Role of 'Jenna' in WAITRESS UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

West End star Lucie Jones will return to reprise the role of Jenna in the UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, playing King's Theatre, Glasgow, Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield and Lowry, Salford..
DIAL M FOR MURDER Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026

Phil&Ben Productions and PW Productions announced a UK tour of Frederick Knott's classic thriller DIAL M FOR MURDER, premiering in Eastbourne before visiting multiple cities as part of a collaboration to revitalise mid-scale touring drama.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Sets Closing Dates for Broadway and West End
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2026

Stranger Things: The First Shadow will extend for a final time, completing its run at the Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End on December 27, 2026 and at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway on January 3, 2027.  
FIRST, DO NO HARM World Premiere to Open at NIDA with bAKEHOUSE Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

Grace Malouf's debut play FIRST, DO NO HARM, directed by Charley Allanah, will receive its world premiere at NIDA, exploring medical ethics, bodily autonomy, and trans and disabled communities' rights.

New Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What when was New Theatre built?
New Theatre was built in 1909.

How many seats does New Theatre have?
New Theatre has 2320 seats.

What were the longest running shows at New Theatre?
The Blue Bird which ran from 10/01/1910 to 01/21/1911


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