Standing Ovations Happen Here - Visit Union Square NYC! With theater, concerts, comedy, and more, Union Square can be your cultural home. Below, you'll find a list of amazing local theaters in the district to enjoy with friends and family.
Daryl Roth Theater/dr2
This landmark Off-Broadway theatre opened in 1996 by the Tony Award winning producer Daryl Roth and comprises three exceptional venues. The unique main theatre space has hosted such non-traditional hits as the long running De La Guarda and Fuerza Bruta, which played a combined 14 years; Almost, Maine; In & Of Itself; Gloria: A Life; Hannah Gadbsy’s Douglas; and Peter Dinklage in Cyrano: The Musical. Come out to Union Square and enjoy an Off-Broadway play!
Classic Stage Company
Classic Stage Company, or CSC, is a classical Off-Broadway theater. Founded in 1967, Classic Stage Company is one of Off-Broadway's oldest theaters. Classic Stage Company is led by Artistic Director Jill Rafson. Its productions have been cited repeatedly by the major Off-Broadway theater awards. Come out to Union Square and enjoy one of their Off-Broadway plays!
Irving Plaza
An iconic part of the New York City landscape, Irving Plaza is a ballroom-style concert venue that has been an iconic part of the Union Square neighborhood for over 40 years. Named one of Complex City Guide’s “50 Best Concert Venues in America”, Irving Plaza hosts performers ranging from Lil Tracy, Cheap Trick, The Strokes, and more. See your next great rock concert + get tickets today.
The Stand restaurant & comedy Club
For the last seven years, The Stand has been a staple of the New York comedy scene by hosting A-list comedians and becoming a home to the city’s funniest performers as well as the best comedy fans. With acts like Trevor Noah, Jim Gaffigan, Janeane Garofalo, plus some up-and-coming names in Comedy, The Stand is the creme de la creme of comedy in NYC. Grab a ticket, grab a drink and have a laugh in Union Square.
Vineyard TheatRe
Vineyard Theatre is a theatre company dedicated to new work, bold programming and the support of artists. One of America’s preeminent homes for the creation of new plays and musicals, The Vineyard has premiered award-winning works from both new and established playwrights. Come out to Union Square NYC and support up and coming artists.
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