Peter Jay Sharp Theater (at Playwrights Horizons)
Address:
416 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
Peter Jay Sharp Theater (at Playwrights Horizons) History
The Peter Jay Sharp Theater is an intimate theater with 128 seats. With lobby space, a booth, two dressing rooms equipped with bathrooms and showers, and seasonal sound/lighting packages, the Sharp Theater is suitable for anything from invited readings up to full productions.
Shows at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (at Playwrights Horizons)
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2026 | - | 5/16/2026 | |
| 12/31/2024 | - | 12/8/2024 | |
| 9/24/2024 | - | 10/6/2024 | |
| 4/12/2024 | - | 5/19/2024 | |
| 11/8/2023 | - | 12/10/2023 | |
| 11/8/2023 | - | 12/3/2023 | |
| 11/2/2023 | - | 12/10/2023 | |
| 3/22/2023 | - | 4/30/2023 | |
| 10/14/2022 | - | 11/20/2022 | |
| 4/13/2022 | - | 6/5/2022 | |
| 3/27/2020 | - | ||
| 11/22/2019 | - | ||
| 8/23/2019 | - | 10/6/2019 | |
| 4/5/2019 | - | ||
| 10/12/2018 | - | 12/2/2018 | |
| 9/6/2017 | - | 10/22/2017 | |
| 3/17/2017 | - | 4/30/2017 | |
| 7/20/2016 | - | 8/21/2016 | |
| 1/21/2016 | - | 2/13/2016 | |
| 10/16/2015 | - | 12/6/2015 | |
| 1/9/2014 | - | 2/9/2014 | |
| 1/19/2013 | - | 2/24/2013 | |
| 8/31/2012 | - | 9/22/2012 | |
| 6/14/2012 | - | 7/21/2012 | |
| 12/28/2011 | - | 1/29/2012 | |
| 12/28/2011 | - | 1/29/2012 | |
| 10/13/2011 | - | 11/20/2011 | |
| 3/24/2011 | - | 5/1/2011 | |
| 8/24/2010 | - | 9/26/2010 | |
| 5/8/2010 | - | 6/27/2010 | |
| 3/4/2010 | - | 4/11/2010 | |
| 3/23/2009 | - | 4/5/2009 | |
| 10/13/2008 | - | 11/2/2008 | |
| 6/23/2008 | - | 7/13/2008 | |
| 3/26/2008 | - | 4/14/2008 | |
| 10/17/2007 | - | 11/11/2007 | |
| 3/28/2007 | - | 4/15/2007 | |
| 10/10/2006 | - | 10/29/2006 | |
| 5/31/2005 | - | 6/12/2005 | |
| 10/10/2004 | - | 10/31/2004 | |
| 6/13/2004 | - | 7/11/2004 | |
| 10/26/2003 | - | 11/14/2003 | |
| - | A Long and Happy Life (2013) [Cancelled] |
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News
Cast Revealed For THE POTLUCK at Soho Rep
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
The cast has been announced for The Potluck at Soho Rep. Soho Rep and INTAR will present The Potluck by César Alvarez, directed by Sarah Benson, this summer.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
The cast has been announced for The Potluck at Soho Rep. Soho Rep and INTAR will present The Potluck by César Alvarez, directed by Sarah Benson, this summer.
The Tent Theater Company Will Host LASTINGNESS Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025
The Tent Theater Company will host its 2025 benefit, LASTINGNESS next week at The Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons. Learn more about the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025
The Tent Theater Company will host its 2025 benefit, LASTINGNESS next week at The Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons. Learn more about the event here!
UNDER THE RADAR Unveils Full 2026 Festival Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
Under the Radar has unveiled the full lineup of over 30 productions for the festival’s 21st edition. See the full programming lineup here and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
Under the Radar has unveiled the full lineup of over 30 productions for the festival’s 21st edition. See the full programming lineup here and see how to purchase tickets!
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025
The world premiere production of Jordan Tannahill’s Prince Faggot will be presented in Seaview’s new Off-Broadway home this fall. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
THE GREAT PRIVATION U.S. Premiere Adds Performance At SoHo Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2025
Soho Rep has added an additional, final performance to its U.S. premiere production of Nia Akilah Robinson's The Great Privation (How to flip ten cents into a dollar), directed by Evren Odcikin.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2025
Soho Rep has added an additional, final performance to its U.S. premiere production of Nia Akilah Robinson's The Great Privation (How to flip ten cents into a dollar), directed by Evren Odcikin.
THE GREAT PRIVATION Extends at Soho Rep Through Late March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025
Soho Rep has added two performances to its U.S. premiere production of Nia Akilah Robinson’s The Great Privation (How to flip ten cents into a dollar), directed by Evren Odcikin. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025
Soho Rep has added two performances to its U.S. premiere production of Nia Akilah Robinson’s The Great Privation (How to flip ten cents into a dollar), directed by Evren Odcikin. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast And Creative Team Set for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM In-School Touring Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025
This Spring Red Bull Theater and Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble will be offering an in-school touring production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, specially designed for student audiences. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025
This Spring Red Bull Theater and Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble will be offering an in-school touring production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, specially designed for student audiences. Learn more!
Review Roundup: THE GREAT PRIVATION Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025
Soho Rep is presenting the U.S premiere of Nia Akilah Robinson's The Great Privation at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons. See what the critics are saying and read the reviews.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025
Soho Rep is presenting the U.S premiere of Nia Akilah Robinson's The Great Privation at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons. See what the critics are saying and read the reviews.
Red Bull Theater & Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble to Bring A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM To Area Schools
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced that this Spring Red Bull would be offering a brand new in-school touring production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, in a partnership with Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced that this Spring Red Bull would be offering a brand new in-school touring production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, in a partnership with Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble.
Cast Set For Nia Akilah Robinson's THE GREAT PRIVATION at Soho Rep
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025
Soho Rep's first production at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons will be the U.S premiere of Nia Akilah Robinson's The Great Privation. Casting has now been announced for the production, which will begin performances next month.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025
Soho Rep's first production at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons will be the U.S premiere of Nia Akilah Robinson's The Great Privation. Casting has now been announced for the production, which will begin performances next month.
Justin David Sullivan & More Join 2024 BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2024
Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed the complete casts for the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival, featuring L Morgan Lee, Justin David Sullivan and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2024
Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed the complete casts for the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival, featuring L Morgan Lee, Justin David Sullivan and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
L Morgan Lee, Sasha Velour & More to be Featured in 2024 BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024
Breaking the Binary Theatre revealed the programming for the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. The festival will continue the groundbreaking theater company’s mission of producing work created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024
Breaking the Binary Theatre revealed the programming for the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. The festival will continue the groundbreaking theater company’s mission of producing work created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Nia Akilah Robinson's THE GREAT PRIVATION Will Receive U.S Premiere at Soho Rep
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024
Soho Rep's first production at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons will be the U.S premiere of Tia Akilah Robinson's The Great Privation. Tickets will go on sale in December.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024
Soho Rep's first production at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons will be the U.S premiere of Tia Akilah Robinson's The Great Privation. Tickets will go on sale in December.
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by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024
Playwrights Horizons has extended its world premiere production of Staff Meal, Abe Koogler's funny, startling new play.
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2024
Read the reviews for Staff Meal at Plawyrights Horizons.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2024
Read the reviews for Staff Meal at Plawyrights Horizons.
Cast Set for Abe Koogler's STAFF MEAL at Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2024
Playwrights Horizons has revealed the cast of Staff Meal. See who is starring and the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2024
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023
Discover the new closing dates for Sad Boys in Harpy Land and School Pictures at Playwrights Horizons. Hurry and get your tickets now to catch these extended performances of these highly acclaimed shows. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience these productions.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023
Discover the new closing dates for Sad Boys in Harpy Land and School Pictures at Playwrights Horizons. Hurry and get your tickets now to catch these extended performances of these highly acclaimed shows. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience these productions.
Cast Revealed For STRAPPED at The Downtown Urban Arts Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023
The Creative Co-Lab, in partnership with The Downtown Urban Arts Festival, is proud to announce casting for the showcase production of sTrapped, a new play by Arelia Johnson & Award-winning playwright Bryan-Keyth Wilson. Wilson is set to direct the piece, which follows seven strangers as they navigate conversations surrounding race, intimacy, trauma, sex, and sexual identity.
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023
The Creative Co-Lab, in partnership with The Downtown Urban Arts Festival, is proud to announce casting for the showcase production of sTrapped, a new play by Arelia Johnson & Award-winning playwright Bryan-Keyth Wilson. Wilson is set to direct the piece, which follows seven strangers as they navigate conversations surrounding race, intimacy, trauma, sex, and sexual identity.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023
Playwrights Horizons and WP Theater will present the world premiere of Julia Izumi’s Regretfully, So the Birds Are, directed by Jenny Koons. See who is starring in the production, performance dates, and how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023
Playwrights Horizons and WP Theater will present the world premiere of Julia Izumi’s Regretfully, So the Birds Are, directed by Jenny Koons. See who is starring in the production, performance dates, and how to purchase tickets!
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