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59E59 Theaters
59 E 59th St, New York, NY 10022, United States
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An
Review №1

Nice place, right in the center of the city. I’ve seen Bernie & Mikey here, interesting play, good scenery, liked how the actors played. Will definitely come back to see other plays if have a chance.

Hi
Review №2

A very nice theater still with that new feeling. Great show and the usher was very helpful by allowing me to sit where Id be comfortable. The show The Hello Girls was absolutely first rate and ready for Broadway. Great singing, great staging, great musicality and choreorgraphy. Id go again in an instant. Oh, there are at least two theaters in the site, maybe three.

Ph
Review №3

Have seen two shows in the last week, both of which were excellent. This is a wonderful venue for plays and musicals. Highly recommended!!

Ji
Review №4

Boom was an interesting presentation. Rick Miller is extremely talented and energetic. He gives a Canadian perspective on the 50s and 60s.

Su
Review №5

Weve seen a number of singular and creative plays and performances here. Einsteins Dreams took one of my all time favorite books and blew it up into a wonderful, delightful and completely surprising musical play.

Ph
Review №6

Saw Boom there. Great talent. Timely subject matter. Just a bit too long.

Ca
Review №7

Quality of the shows is consistently good. Acting is excellent and facility is comfortable, price is reasonable compared to other theaters. Location is close to Grand Central, Subway, buses. We have never been disappointed going here.

Ma
Review №8

Great theatre, no railings made it hard for this old gal to go up and down stairs.

Jo
Review №9

Not a bad seat in the house. Saw Einsteins Dreams and loved it. Small theatre at its best

me
Review №10

The staff is second to none! The make you feel totally at home! I appreciated this especially because its been years since I went to the theater and was concerned of being awkward. Every seat in the theater is a great seat! The theatre is small and quaint but very comfortable!

Da
Review №11

Luv that small theater ..they have quite rich in ideas plays ...

Si
Review №12

A great midtown indie theatre. The Small bar has an impressive scotch selection.

Fe
Review №13

Small venue with great acoustics, and new and interesting shows.

Mi
Review №14

Intimate setting. Makes you feel part of the set.

Ni
Review №15

A good place to catch emerging Irish theater

Co
Review №16

Every year bringing British Theatre Off-Bway!Even in the smallest of theaters the space is malleable and now, in 2019, comfortable seating... still cushion folding chairs but more than adequate the juice is worth the squeeze!!!

Da
Review №17

Einsteins Dream was great, but so was the last show at 59e59. A gem of a theater!

Cl
Review №18

I saw The Hello Girls in theater A, I was surprised and thrilled by how small the theater was. I really felt like the action was taking place all around me. The facilities were great and while I didnt get anything at the bar, the selection seemed to be quite surprisingly good. I was really impressed by my experience here overall.

St
Review №19

Small theater, comfortable seats. Good view anywhere in the theater.

Pa
Review №20

They are unique in that they present a diverse nenu of plays which are always presented by professional, gifted performers.

Su
Review №21

Really nice - comfortable seats & you can pretty much see from anywhere

ri
Review №22

The White Chip was a really enjoyable show in an intimate theater space.

R
Review №23

Really clean, well organized. I have seen some great shows here.

ja
Review №24

Unique theater experiences. Well acted, well produced. Intimate experience in small theaters. Small waiting areas that are a little congested, but friendly crowd. Enjoy a cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage while waiting. As you leave your theater, respect any posted quiet signs. Other shows may be in progress. The staff is very helpful and welcoming.

Pa
Review №25

This theater is unusual among off-off Broadway houses in that it has a consistent curatorial vision. The productions here are consistently well thought out, whether theyre original commissions or British imports. I would be lying if I said Ive never seen something here that I didnt enjoy, but I will say that when they miss, they usually miss while taking a big swing at themes and values that really mean something.

Th
Review №26

Great productions for less cost then Broadway.

Jo
Review №27

Love this venue. Always something innovative going on.

An
Review №28

Wonderful performance! *Photo was taken during bows*

Mi
Review №29

Excellent venue for intimate and well-produced local and regional theater. We loved the three shows that we have seen there and plan to continue attending their productions. Also, it is some of the more reasonably priced live theatre in New York City.

Eu
Review №30

Small theaters. Modern clean building

Ra
Review №31

I saw Bernie and Mikeys Trip to the Moon on Saturday, December 1.That is the best play I have seen this year. The story and the delivery - without mike system, which I prefer - were excellent. And Benjamin Rosloffs role, although shorter, was beautiful, His delivery was touching.

Li
Review №32

Wonderful intimate space and terrific production of Cross That River. The staff were helpful. The location was easy to get to. The seats were very comfortable. You could easily view the production from every seat in the theater. Loved it! And the ticket prices were very reasonable as well. Highly recommended. And if Cross That River is still playing, go see it!

Ma
Review №33

This theatre serves up some great productions. I generally enjoy summer shorts. They have three spaces and productions range from experimental to refined. The bar is a nice hangout.

Ri
Review №34

Very high quality theater this week with Fern Hill

Al
Review №35

Love this theater and I’ve always enjoyed anything I’ve seen here.

Ge
Review №36

Secret Life of Humans was well done! An engaging performance using many facets of the small stage. Would return for future performances. Smaller but not cramped.

Ga
Review №37

It is a well run non-profit facility with three theaters showing usually high quality productions. It is an excellent place to see plays with comfortable seats and good sight lines from any seat. They host the Brits Off Broadway festival each year which brings good new British theater to New York. Don’t arrive too early for the performances as they only allow you to go to the theater about 15 minutes before the performances [unless you want to make use of their full bar which is up on the mezzanine]. On Thursday evenings the bar has live music.

Pe
Review №38

Multi Theater venue for smaller shows. Its a very efficient operation.

Ja
Review №39

This was first visit, suspect it will not be my last. 3 theaters running at the same time, but very clean professional and intimate.

Lo
Review №40

Multiple theaters in 1 building with a varied roster of shows. Brits Off Broadway is an excellent annual event; other times I have seen truly awful shows rented by external companies. So read the descriptions! The venue itself, though, is very pleasant and well maintained. Bsr on premises, too.

Te
Review №41

This theater is nicely designed- a compact vertical stack of four performance spaces with bright open look. Very comfortable; the staff is friendly and helpful. The plays are worthy of being staged with many different genres represented.

Su
Review №42

Love the theater at 59 E. 59 St. Twos a Crowd with Rita Rudner is hysterical! Highly recommend!

Is
Review №43

Small intimate theatre groups

Ma
Review №44

Love love love having a pocket/purse size copy of the Constitution! Very important to read it, carry it, and be sure it is upheld.Also thought the play was excellent.

Je
Review №45

We enjoyed a wonderful play called EDUCATION at the theater. It dealt with freedom of expression and art, religious intolerance, and upholding schools behavior codes. The actors were cast perfectly for their roles. They were believable and convincing.It is not to be missed!

El
Review №46

This was a fantastic performance The actors without exception were perfection A small theatre with a wonderful feeling of intimacy I would definitely recommend this production about Judy Hollidays life to everyone

Do
Review №47

Great space for intimate shows!

Ji
Review №48

Saw the Hello Girls on Dec 2018. One of the best story-music orchestration Ive ever seen. BRAVO!

Je
Review №49

Great new production - Hello Girls. Multi-talented cast of singers, musicians, actors and more. Everyone should see it!

Ro
Review №50

Intimate setting with quality production and acting

St
Review №51

More bang for the buck!

Fe
Review №52

Small theater, but a great big broadway one men performance of very dear to all Americans heart subject - music and life of Irvine Berlin, immigrant American songwriter

Ga
Review №53

Cool place, and they have (at least when I went) after-show Jazz nights on Thursdays.

Ma
Review №54

Excellent selection of plays; saw several plays there and no disappointments

cl
Review №55

Good shows a little off broadway. 3 smallish theaters. Always worth a look

Dw
Review №56

All the theaters here are great places. All have good seating. From an intimate setting to a large hall, all the seats are good. The theaters are often rented out by various groups, so make sure you do a little research before you go. It is great Off Broadway site.

al
Review №57

Excellent little theater, saw many plays here and never was disappointed.

De
Review №58

Nice little theater. Intimate. Saw great Hershey Felder performance of Berlin.

Ma
Review №59

So glad I heard about this place (thanks to NPR) and saw a great new show, The Hello Girls (thanks again, NPR).

Mi
Review №60

A wonderful, important play, Separate and Equal, was performed by a very gifted cast in the most intimate theater Ive ever been in my life.

pi
Review №61

Love the theater. Did not enjoy the show.

Ma
Review №62

See a show, they have three theater.

J
Review №63

Modern off Broadway theater with stadium seating.

Ar
Review №64

All 3 theaters have great sight lines, comfortable seats, good ushers. Hearing devices for theaters a and b available.. Radio type, not staticy infrared. Restrooms in basement and 2nd floor. Elevator to all theaters. Great shows.

Su
Review №65

Saw A Brief History of Women today. The acting, directing, staging (also the brilliant script) made it one of the best shows we have seen in a long time!!!! We intend to recommend it to everyone we know!!!!

Ju
Review №66

The bartender (I think her name was miranda) was soooooo amazing. Warm and friendly and made our night.

He
Review №67

Just attended my eleventh play in two seasons of vastly different performances in these tiny theaters and simply floored by the variety of professional actors, innovations, cleverness, staging, direction discovered in every single play presented here. Outstanding, so much more satisfying that any big Broadway production, this is theater at its best, and no matter where you sit its the best seat in the house as theaters are small and well cantilevered for perfect stage viewing.

Yu
Review №68

Very nice theater. Almost private performance. Would love to visit again.

Ja
Review №69

I have seen many plays here.iMHO much more enjoyable experience than Broadway. Multiple small theaters in one space often with innovative performances.

Ar
Review №70

Have seen several shows here thru the years. Some good, some not so good. TheOriginalist is excellent.

Da
Review №71

We didnt know this place existed until a friend recommended it. Saw one great show. It was one of the best shows weve ever seen. I rank it up there with some other shows weve seen elsewhere: Nureyev in Swan Lake, Harry Belafonte, and Sammy Davis Jr. On future visits to New York City we will certainly consider coming here again.

Da
Review №72

Intimate theatre with most seats offering an excellent view (based on being in theater A)

J
Review №73

The 3 theaters have always something interesting going on.

Tr
Review №74

Very reasonable subscription prices for excellent off-Broadway shows! Many are 90 minutes or less with very thought provoking themes and cutting edge topics. And if you subscribe, you get a nice discount at their bar!

Bi
Review №75

First time off Broadway for me and an all round superb experience.

ST
Review №76

Dimm Mission was awesome! It was the perfect show which made for a perfect evening out. The actors were great! I will definitely be back and recommend this place to others.

Ah
Review №77

The net will appear is a great play!

De
Review №78

Saw The Undertaking here, which was a great show. Theater B was a fantastic small theater, each row well-elevated so even not as tall people (like my wife) can see well. The sound, the lighting and the visuals were top notch - this performance involved a lot of film and animation projections as well as background music and pre-recorded interviews. The stage was designed very well, the vertical, hanging white strips that served as backdrop reflected the projected images well, but were inobtrusive when there were scenes without visuals. It was quite nice to see a perfprmance in such an intimate space. The ushers were friendly and helpful. They could maybe use a little more space and seating near the bar where you must wait before the theater is ready, but, even so, it did not feel too crowded there. The tickets were reasonably priced. It was a great experience, and I cant wait to go back to this theater to see another interesting show.

Ge
Review №79

Nice theater venue.

Br
Review №80

It is a great place to see live theater

Ro
Review №81

One of the best venues in Manhattan.

Ka
Review №82

Multi-venue theater offering new work from American and international companies. Nice little bar, too.

Sh
Review №83

This place has performances that match broadway but at half the price and a fourth of the theater size, so you are right near the performers. My boyfriend and I saw Made in China, and it was the BEST show EVER. It was very funny. It was very much worth my money because they draw attention to human rights issues using humor. I was worried it might have racist humor about china but it was perfectly politically correct while also remaining incredibly funny.

JP
Review №84

Great show here, good experience. Small comfortable theaters with a very intimate experience. Ill be looking for more shows here.

Ge
Review №85

A bit interesting and different type of show, that much can say that is in the category of audiovisual feat with a non-verbal where the communications are shaped by feelings, emotions and body language. This is one of the types of show that the children will hate and get bored to see, but it will be awesome and a bit thrilling for any adults.I have to give a lot of credit to the casts of this show, how they found the way to entertain the audience making they laugh and mourn, without saying any word, just singing a song in a couple of occasions, and a violinist that play the violin the whole show and did a splendid job, the cast that was operated the puppet (witch, raven and the woodsman metal) did a great job.The Woodsman tell a story of a woodsman that fall in love with a slave girl that is the property of a witch. In order to stop this love the witch cast a spell to the axe, that every time he used it, the axe cut of part of his body. Each time that the axe cut a part of his body this was replace with a metal part, until he turn 100% metal and he cannot love again.I recommend you to come and see this play 100%, but I will give you a warning please do not come with any children, because they will not understand the plot.

Ro
Review №86

The shows are great Good New York Experience

Sa
Review №87

Had never been, but saw Maestro there and loved it. Price was more reasonable than Broadway and yet the quality was first-rate. Conveniently located as well.

Ma
Review №88

A nice place to see plays.

Yu
Review №89

Friendly environment, great show - The Originalist

Ch
Review №90

Three ring circus for a huge portfolio of small short run plays, including some real gems. Conveniently located for East Siders and very reasonably priced.

An
Review №91

Great modern theater, spacious, well air conditioned, with clean bathrooms.

Ti
Review №92

Loved the simplicity of this place, saw The Violin and was thoroughly entertained. Really worth going there.

Cr
Review №93

A very nice theater, liked the staff, very outgoing. Saw The Mad Ones, it was a great musical with gorgeous pieces and a very talented cast.

Ch
Review №94

Lovely theater. Pleasant staff.Good selection of plays

Mi
Review №95

The Originalist was a fine production, quite insightful.

De
Review №96

I just finished a show there. It was such a joy being in the building with such professional people. Cant wait to see more theater there!

Vi
Review №97

Love this theater

Al
Review №98

Small production of great variety, some very good, some so so. The last one we saw there, Old Stock, was not so good

Da
Review №99

Comfortable theater with good productions

Do
Review №100

A hidden treasure of Off Broadway houses, specializes in Bri gung in edgy theater from the Edinburgh Fringe

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  • Address:59 E 59th St, New York, NY 10022, United States
  • Site:http://59e59.org/
  • Phone:+1 212-753-5959
Categories
  • Performing arts theater
Highlights
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
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