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50 theaters in Hell's Kitchen

Best Theaters in Hell's Kitchen (2026)

Top-rated theaters in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and Moodap editor picks.

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Hell's Kitchen is home to 50 rated theaters. Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons leads the list with a 4.5-star rating. Prices range from $ to $$$. Popular vibes include nightlife, lively, lgbtq-friendly.

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Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights HorizonsEditor's Pick
4.50Indoor416 W 42nd St floor 4, New York, NY 10036
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The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater SpaceEditor's Pick
MCC Theater fosters a fearless and collaborative creative process that empowers fearless artists to take risks and create new work that provokes conversations and stays with you long after the curtain falls. Two theaters mean we can shake it up twice as much.
4.80Indoor511 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
The 245-seat Newman Mills Theater will retain an intimate experience for our patrons. The Susan & Ronald Frankel Theater is our new 100-seat black box theater that will provide more opportunities for artists, playwrights and students.
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Nuance Theatre Co.
5.00Indoor754 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019
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Trisha Brown Dance Company
The Trisha Brown Dance Company is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Trisha Brown Archives by the Jerome Robbins Dance Division of the New York Public Library. The collection is filled with materials related to Trishas groundbreaking life and career, including her personal and professional papers, and choreographic notes.
5.00Indoor315 W 39th St #908, New York, NY 10018
UPCOMING TOUR DATES: Boston, MA February 13-14, 2026 Vivo Performing Arts; Chatham, NY February 18-19, 2026 PS21 Center for Contemporary Performance; Brooklyn, NY February 26-28, 2026 Brooklyn Academy of Music; Hamburg, Germany March 12-14, 2026 Kampnagel; Beverly Hills, CA May 7-9, 2026 Wallis Annenberg Center. Weekly Company Class, hosted by Movement Research Returning March 18. NYC Winter Intensive 2026 available. Monthly Virtual Workshop offered.
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Patty Cake Theatre
Children's Theater & Workshops in Parks & Schools City-Wide
5.00Indoor484 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
CALL US: 1-347-995-2745 / laia.queens@gmail.com / office: 64 East 4th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10003. Leave a message! Theres lots of spammers out there!
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Fault Line Theatre
5.00Indoor412 W 42nd St #4E4, New York, NY 10036
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Nu Box Theater / New Box Theater
5.00Indoor754 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019
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Theatre at St. Luke's
5.00Indoor308 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
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Grace kiley Acting
Acting is daring to live on the edge for truth. A two week immersion into the art of acting with Grace Kiley.
5.00IndoorDeSotelle Acting Studio, 754 9th Ave 4th floor, New York, NY 10022
Join my inner circle HERE to receive notices for free workshops, classes, weekly newsletters on acting topics and inspirations on living the life of an artist.
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Sip and Paint NYC - NYC Drag Queen Sip N' Paint
5.00Indoor461 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
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Five Angels Theater @ The 52nd Street Project
5.00Indoor789 10th Ave, New York, NY 10019
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Theater Breaking Through Barriers
Founded in 1979, TBTB is the only professional Off-Broadway theater company dedicated to advancing artists with disabilities and altering the misperceptions surrounding disability by proving that disability does not affect the quality or integrity of our art or artists.
5.00Indoor400 W 43rd St #43R, New York, NY 10036
Showtimes for matinees on Saturdays and Sundays are at 2 pm, and evening performances are at 7 pm. Theater Row's Theatre Five in New York City from March 21 through April 11, 2026.
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Illusions The Drag Queen Show - Drag Brunch and Dinner Show NYC
Illusions, the Show is the best drag show NYC Nevada has ever seen! Illusions the Drag Queen Show NYC is the perfect combination of spectacular burlesque style and comedy performances by the industrys best celebrity impersonators and the funniest drag queen hosts youll ever have the pleasure of encountering.
5.00Indoor621 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
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Fellowship for Performing Arts
Producing theatre from a Christian worldview. Theatre and film from a Christian worldview that engages a diverse audience.
5.00Indoor630 9th Ave Suite 1409, New York, NY 10036
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John DeSotelle Acting Studio
Training at John DeSotelle Studio is designed specifically around the Sanford Meisner Technique – with the highest standards and dedication that the best actor is a truthful and authentic actor. We are committed to preparing artists for the demanding needs of the theatre, film and television industry.
5.06 reviewsIndoor754 9th Ave 4th floor, New York, NY 10019
Small Classes - Private Studios
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IRTE
IRTE, the Improvisational Repertory Theatre Ensemble, LLC, is an award-winning collective of comedy actors and writers who develop, produce and perform a season of original themed improvisational shows, following the basic model of traditional repertory theatre.
5.01 reviewsIndoorProducers Club Theaters, 358 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
Early Bird Special: $60 per person until 3/22/2019. After 3/22/2018, $70. Refund if reservation cancelled 48 hours in advance. Reserve your spot by emailing IRTEinfo@gmail.com. Class requirements: comfortable workout clothing/shoes. Max: 16 people. Open to performers with previous basic stage combat/clown/improv training.
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Soup Of The Day Comedy
5.00Indoor358 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
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Intar Theatre
4.90Indoor500 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
INTAR is located on the fourth floor of a building that is currently not in compliance with ADA. There are also several stairs to enter the building from the street. Ring the buzzer for 4W1 upon arrival, and take the elevator or stairs to the 4th floor. Nearest Subway Stops: 49th St stop off the R & W train, 50th St stop off the 1 train, 50th St stop off the C & E train. If you are driving, there is also a parking garage on 53rd and 10th.
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Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre
4.90Indoor480 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
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Midsummer: A Shakespearience
This spellbinding twist on Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream welcomes audiences into the last whispers of Titanias forest, where lovers and madmen delight in the intoxicating rhythm of the night. Raw and provocative, VLP brings its signature nightlife decadence to this tale of forbidden love.
4.90Indoor625 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019
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Stag & Lion Theatre Company
Stag & Lion Theatre Company is a entertainment in Hell's Kitchen described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.
4.915 reviewsIndoor422 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
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Male Strip Club NYC of Male Strippers NYC - Hunk-O-Mania
621 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
4.9621 reviews$$$Indoor621 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
nightlifelivelylgbtq-friendly
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The 52nd Street Project
4.80Indoor789 10th Ave, New York, NY 10019
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Stage 42
Stage 42 was built by the Shubert Organization in 2002, as part of a new residential tower located on West 42nd Street's Theatre Row. Notable features of Stage 42 include an exceptionally well-configured auditorium with stadium seating providing excellent sightlines and proximity to the stage.
4.8677 reviewsIndoor422 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
Theatre is wheelchair accessible. Infrared assistive listening devices available for every performance. Hand-held audio description devices, hand-held captioning devices, and unlimited access to downloadable audio description and/or captioning for personal mobile devices available free of charge beginning four weeks after a show's official opening night performance. Children under the age of four years will not be admitted. No outside food or beverage permitted, unless medically necessary. No weapons permitted on the premises.
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Castillo Theatre
4.80Indoor543 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
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A.R.T./New York Theatres
4.80Indoor502 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical
4.80Indoor302 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
FINAL BROADWAY PERFORMANCE JULY 26, 2026
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Sunlight Studios
Sunlight Studios is a series of spaces for rent in the heart of New York Citys theater district. Our state-of-the-art facility offers eight studios of various sizes and features, which can be rented by the hour, day, week or more for rehearsals, readings, fitness classes, events, you name it.
4.820 reviewsIndoor321 W 44th St Suite #202, New York, NY 10036
35% discount on day of bookings. Discount types cannot be combined. Nonprofit & Equity rates available. Lockout option: Five or more days in a row booked from 8AM–11PM. Weekly til 6pm: Lockouts available to others after 6PM daily.
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Puerto Rican Traveling Theater (PRTT)
Two Great Stages, One Great Theater!
4.7286 reviewsIndoor304 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036
March Is Music 2026 is a monthlong, multigenre concert series featuring world-class Latin, Jazz, Fusion, and Classical headlining artists. SolFest 2025 is dedicated to amplifying Latiné voices and building a body of work for the new American theater.
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Irish Arts Center
Irish Arts Center is a entertainment in Hell's Kitchen described by visitors as a cafe, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
4.772 reviewsIndoor726 11th Ave, New York, NY 10019
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Al Hirschfeld Theatre
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the Al Hirschfeld Theatre is one of Broadway's premier destinations for live entertainment. Known for its stunning architecture and legendary productions, this historic New York City theatre hosts some of the top Broadway shows and musicals.
4.70Indoor302 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
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Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Join us for an interactive fantasy adventure where you choose your heroes, battle monsters and help three adventurers on an epic quest to save the world. A blend of theatre, gaming and one of a kind storytelling, this show is for you whether you are curious about D&D, a die-hard gamer or a lover of adventure.
4.7108 reviewsIndoor422 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
No matter what quest you conquer, this experience will never be the same twice!
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Ars Nova
Ars Nova exists to discover, develop & launch singular theater, music & comedy artists who are in the early stages of their professional careers. Our dynamic slate of programs supports outside-the-box thinking and encourages innovative, genre-bending work.
4.768 reviewsIndoor511 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
By providing a protective environment where risk-taking and collaboration are paramount, Ars Nova amplifies the voices of a new generation of diverse artists and audiences. Help us develop the next generation of visionary artists, pay them a living wage & make their work radically accessible to all New Yorkers - and get free tix & the best seats in the house to everything we do!
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The Play That Goes Wrong
THE FUNNIEST PLAY BROADWAY HAS EVER SEEN!
4.7200 reviewsIndoor340 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019
NOW IN PERFORMANCES AT NEW WORLD STAGES
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The Salvation Army Times Square Corps Community Center
The Salvation Army Times Square Corps Community Center is a entertainment in Hell's Kitchen described by visitors as an entertainment venue. Based on 10 reviews.
4.738 reviewsIndoor315 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036
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Ripley-Grier Studios
4.70Indoor305 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018
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Theater 555
4.70Indoor555 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
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Signature Theatre Company
Signature Theatre Company is a entertainment in Hell's Kitchen described by visitors as a cafe, cozy interior, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
4.71,018 reviews$Indoor480 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
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Lucky Cheng's Drag Queen Show Place
For over 30 years we have been delighting our visitors with unforgettable drag shows, the best drinks, delicious food, and talented drag queens with remarkable costumes, stunning stunts, and raunchy comedy. This is a modern show that will surprise you with new technology, lighting effects, and original costumes.
4.70Indoorat the Green Fig within the YOTEL, Times Square, 570 10th Ave 4th flr, New York, NY 10036
Admission tickets required to make a reservation and enter the theatre. Purchase of Brunch with bottomless mimosa is a separate charge and a requirement at the performance venue. We do not issue physical tickets. Once your order is received, you are entered into our ERB and you will receive notification that the reservation has been made. To add guests to an existing group reservation, purchase their admission tickets using the same reservation name as before to ensure they will be seated at your table.
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AMT Theater
A new off-Broadway Theater in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. AMT Theater is the brainchild of Producer Al Tapper ("Broadway: The Golden Age") and Artistic Director Tony Sportiello. The goal is to create a regional theater right in the heart of Manhattans theater district; creating new shows and new musicals, doing childrens theater, cabaret, festivals, readings, film and more.
4.70Indoor354 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
AMT AFTER DARK WITH JOANIE & PETE is a brand new LIVE PODCAST - each week Joanie & Pete take to the AMT Theater stage to talk with a guest. WE WON BEST VENUE 2024!
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MCC Theater
4.70Indoor511 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
BOX OFFICE HOURS: Our in-person box office opens 2 hours prior to each performance. Our remote team is available to assist MON thru FRI from 12 PM–6 PM by phone at 646-506-9393 and boxoffice@mcctheater.org.
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Pinkalicious The Musical at Actors Temple Theatre
4.70Indoor339 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036
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Westside Theatre
Westside Theatre is a entertainment in Hell's Kitchen described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
4.71,339 reviewsIndoor407 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Reviewers say it's great value for money.
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Manhattan Theatre Club
Manhattan Theatre Club is one of New York's preeminent not-for-profit cultural institutions and a premier destination for both the most talented artists and discerning audiences to return to time and again. We produce seasons of bold, entertaining and thought-provoking new plays and musicals at our Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Broadway and on our two off-Broadway stages at New York City Center.
4.70Indoor311 W 43rd St #9, New York, NY 10036
MTC35 - Get $35 tickets to all MTC productions as a member of our MTC35 program! And the best part… IT'S FREE AND EASY TO JOIN! MTC is a not-for-profit theatre that relies on philanthropic gifts to cover half of its expenses.
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New World Stages
New World Stages is a entertainment in Hell's Kitchen described by visitors as an entertainment venue, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.
4.73,342 reviewsIndoor340 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019
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New Perspectives Theatre Company
New Perspectives was founded in 1991 as a multi-racial ensemble dedicated to using theatre as an agent for positive social change. Our mission is to 1) develop and present new plays and playwrights, particularly women and people of color, 2) present classic plays through a new lens that restores women & BIPOC artists' existence and contributions to the Canon, 3) present theatre to under-served audiences-especially young people and communities in need--to build life skills and promote participation in our society.
4.60Indoor458 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018
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Ensemble Studio Theatre
The Ensemble Studio Theatre develops and produces original, provocative, and authentic new plays to engage and challenge our audiences in New York City and across the country. We are a community committed to a collaborative process and dedicated to inclusion in order to nurture new voices and support artists throughout their creative lives.
4.60IndoorSecond Floor, 7799, 545 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
EST believes that extraordinary support results in extraordinary work. We work with an ever-growing community of artists to develop exciting new plays here in Hell's Kitchen.
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Soho Repertory Theater
4.60Indoor416 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
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The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre
4.60Indoor480 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
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Theatre Row
Theatre Row is a entertainment in Hell's Kitchen described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.
4.6564 reviewsIndoor410 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

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