Off-Broadway Evenings in Gehry's Stadium Rows
Theatergoing here spans a modern auditorium, a compact playhouse and the organization behind historic stages. Check the production's actual venue and curtain time before heading out, especially when matching a show to children's ages.
Manhattan Stage Guide
Gehry's Off-Broadway Auditorium
Designed by Frank Gehry, the Irene Diamond Stage at Signature Theatre is the largest of three performance spaces at the Pershing Square Signature Center. Inside, stadium-style seating keeps views unobstructed. Comfortable seats provide ample legroom. The room has excellent sound and lighting. A cafe and a bookstore share the wider complex. Admission is paid. Check the current production's performance time before planning an evening visit to the theater at 480 West 42nd Street.
Hell's Kitchen Playhouse
Theater 555 seats 160 for live plays and family-friendly musicals. Entry is paid. The address is 555 West 42nd Street. Reaching the theater takes a brief walk from the main avenues. The small lobby can get crowded in cold weather. Opening hours run from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday and Thursday through Saturday. Check the current program for a production suited to your children's ages.
Behind the Marquees
Across the Theater District, The Shubert Organization owns and operates many historic stages. Its network includes both Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters in New York City. Confirm the venue and performance time for any production on your itinerary. The listed address is suite 808 at 234 West 44th Street. Hours here run from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This location is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
