went to see a show at the peter jay sharp theater on the 4th floor. it was an intimate, bare-bones theater, no bad views. seat numbers were a bit hard to find bc they were written in black on the ground, but ppl were helpful. the play itself was v unique & we were both bawling by the end lol. a special experience! read more

This was a great venue! There are a few floors, but only one elevator - so there is a bit of a hold up if you arrive closer to show time. The theater itself was nice and intimate with great views of the stage. The staff were welcoming and kind! I would come up! read more

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I've seen many plays at Playwrights Horizons over the years. Most recently saw "Stereophonic", a very good production with live rock music - albeit a bit lengthy at 3+ hours. (I find it hard to sit still so long, but that's just me). I like many things about Playwright Horizons: small modern venue with good views from every seat; adventurous and inclusive programming choices; support of new playwrights; reasonable ticket prices; waiting area with drinks and snacks available if one arrives early; handicapped access; and location near several subways and buses (although street parking in this nabe is well nigh impossible). Tips: Get a FlexPass for early booking, free exchanges and discount ticket pricing. Row E at the Mainstage has extra legroom and very good sight lines. read more

Playwrights Horizons - "Stereophonic" - about quirky 70s rock band - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

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On a rainy winter Friday evening, I'd went to see "The Trees" at the Playwrights Horizons theater located on theater row in NYC. Imagine having a fantabulous night out with your sibling then waking up the next morning realizing all four of ya'll feet has been literally rooted into the ground...like ya'll have become human trees... That is what "The Trees" is about. It's an off Broadway play by Agnes Borinsky. . Hold up...I know you are thinking this is so silly and will never probably happen in real life...yup!!...right...but aren't you just slightly inquisitive about the below ... What were these siblings initial reactions? Like did they huff and puff like darn it was the end of the world? How did they adapt with this sudden/unplanned change with their bodies? Who were actually there for them during this metamorphosis? Was it their cool arse friends? Family members? Or other human trees in their new nature kinda environment? A little about Playwrights Horizons Theater: - Honestly it does not matter where you sit in the theater you'll have an excellent view of the stage - The theater set up is quite nice. They have a nice seating area on the ground and 1st floor. Overall excellent show at such a cool theater. read more

Playwrights Horizons - "The Trees" by Agnes Borinsky - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

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One of my favorite places to see live theater in New York. I've always gotten tickets in advance online and had them delivered electronically. I like that this place has a cute lobby in the front to hangout before the performance starts. Bathrooms and water fountain are downstairs. Entrance to the theater is upstairs. read more

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I've been to this theatre so many times but this time, I saw "if pretty hurts, ugly must be a muhfucka"...a contemporary versions of a West African fable. The fable is about frenemies, beauty, jealousy, and the unreachable ideals that culture bestows upon us all. Great acting, live music and dancing! What a wonderful experience. The show runs almost 2 hrs with no intermission and time just flew by. I was engaged and intrigued the entire 2 hrs. This is definitely a Must See!!! Playwrights Horizon is such a gem! Off-Broadway theatre in Times Square with professional, lovely staff. They have two lounges;. The lower level, larger lounge offers beverages and snacks, while the upper level, smaller lounge offers comfy seating and a photo booth!! The theatre itself is fabulous. Every seat is a great seat. Great stage, great sound. I look forward to future shows and I'll definitely be back! read more

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I've only been here for two plays and both times was a pleasant experience. Recently, a friend invited to watch the Unknown Soldier which was a pretty good place! It was in their smaller theater which I believe is for new plays.The sound system of the theater was nice. Some of us actually missed the first 10 minutes (I think) but we were able to watch it at their lobby which was quite comfortable to be in and with a bar. We just ordered some drinks there prior to coming in and I guess we got a souvenir wine cup with a lid..? I thought that was pretty cool. The after show gathering is also great thanks to our friend who is a devout member of Playrights Horizon. We enjoyed the treats and drinks. The service and staff here are so nice. I hope to come back. read more

I accidentally came into this theater looking for the nondescript one next door, the first time. I was a little disappointed I was in the wrong place. Playwrights Horizons is exactly what I expect a modern theater to look like. I didn't take pictures of the lobby, silly me, but it's quite nice. The second floor is a half floor so you're basically in a cathedral of a theater. There's concessions center rear and seating along the left. The restrooms are downstairs and just how I like them. Like the ones in the airport where you don't have to touch a door on your way out. There's a freight sized elevator so it's ADA accessible. I was seated in Row E Seat 5. From the seating chart you can see that I will be extremely biased about the leg room. God bless Row E! I didn't even need to get up for the Intermission! The seats are nicely padded and roomy. The sound was very good. The "I'm not sure if the actors are miked or not" good. The staging was well done though the foreshortening may have made the stage look smaller than it is. I'd need to see a different production in order to tell. Right now "Indian Summer" is playing. I'd be remiss if I didn't write a review of it. It was very funny, yet with a melancholy ending. Good stuff. I really hope I'm able to see another play here in the future. It's a lovely space. read more

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I attended Danai Gurira ' s (Michonne from The Walking Dead) "Familiar" last night and this theatre really exceeded my expectations. Friendly competent staff, comfortable seating, modern design and features (the IG/FB Photo booth). I wish the theatres On Broadway were like this off Broadway theatre. I love the arts and attended acting classes in college. I love that PH provides this kind of platform for new writing. This theatre is very cozy yet very spacious. The design was impeccable! The way the set designer created the house was remarkable. Even down to the snow outside the windows was cleverly done and realistic. The actors in this production were amazingly skilled. Seating was easy to find with the labeled carpet letters. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. If you need a bite before the show there are several restaurants on 9th Ave and 8th. Do your Yelp Homework 1st! read more

Playwrights Horizons - Familiar - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

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Horizons is closer to Port Authority than to Times Square. A two stage playhouse. Off Broadway theater that supports American writers. Main stage has 198 seats and Peter J Sharp theater has 128 seats. The place is wheel chair assessable and has an elevator. Get there early if you need the elevator as there is just one and could take a bit to get a ride. The facility is always clean. The staff is friendly and welcoming. I really enjoy attending their performances. I've seen two plays here, Indian Summer and Flat Earth. Both excellent. I use to only go to Broadway to see plays but a friend started taking me to off broadway and I'm loving it. read more

Playwrights Horizons - Flat Earth from the same author of Amy and the Orphans. Another excellent production. - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

One Word: Mulan! What a fantastic performance by the Red Poppy Ladies all the way from Beijing! For 32 performances only sadly, they will supply you with 70 minutes of percussion music to the beloved folklore of the infamous story of Mulan. The intimacy of the theater allowed the viewers to be immersed in history, and also more importantly - feel it in the drum beats. Written up by the New York Times, these women stirred up a storm with not only an amazing arm workout -wow!- but, they did it with such profound certainty and feeling on their faces, that you couldn't help but wish it was a bit longer. 13 Scenes telling the life of Mulan from childhood school days up unto the day she is given awards from the Emperor. Each girl is clearly distinct in their pose, and bring wonderment into the Chinese culture. The scenes were projected with a little abstract before each, to give a little highlight as to what to expect. Scenes "Victory" and "A Song for Mulan" were really profound; I would have bought the soundtrack if I could! Percussion is more than just the drums - these ladies used laundry baskets, sticks, tables, chairs - you name it! To call it more of a woman's "Stomp" I think is really short changing these girls talent! Costumes were elegant as well, and made you wonder actually how much planning went into this production! Prices range from $69, but thanks to Living Social, I paid two tickets for $80! Please bring these ladies back soon! read more

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My performance of Teeth was cancelled. I had purchased a Young Adult Ticket and this type of ticket was sold out for the rest of the run. Instead offering to honor that ticket, my only options were to refund or pay for a full price ticket. My alternatives were to try for a rush ticket, or join the stand by line. For a Non Profit Organization that is all about the art and culture, this is very commercial for profit motives, plus with the most recent extension they could not make good. Disappointing for a not for profit organization. read more

This theater shows a variety of productions that appeal to adults and children. Chris and I used the two for one sale available during Off Broadway Promotion week. The theater is small with spacious seating and all seats appeared to have great views. The theater was clean with clean bathrooms. Plenty of space to arrive before a show and lounge. We purchased tickets for "If pretty hurts ugly must be a muhfucka". The show is intended for adults. The theme, the acting and the music were fun and high quality. We recommend this theater and this show. read more

Playwrights Horizons is continuing to pay their full-time staff and they're also providing healthcare stipends to their writers, therefore they'd be grateful for financial donations. read more

My boyfriend and I went with some friends to the "30 and under" party here last night, hosted by PH. Got to see a fantastic play and mingle with young theater-goers like ourselves. and the after party served tater tots and cupcakes so obviously I was smitten. hooray good theater, talented actors, and a wonderful staff!!! GREAT Theater, GREAT prices, GREAT all around! I miss doing theater so much. tear. read more

Playwrights Horizons - compliments of PH's 30 and under party, May 2009. - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

I've always been curious what kind of plays they stage in this space and finally had a chance to see the inside for Ma-Yi's Flipzoids. The space is beautiful and perfect for small indie productions. It's small enough to maintain that sense of intimacy I like to have when enjoying off-Broadway plays. And yet, it's a very well maintained space. I'd love to come back here again! read more

My daughter wanted to take me to a play for my birthday so I chose Bella. I was a little apprehensive about it since I'd never heard of it. We were fortunate to get five tickets the day before. Although we were told we wouldn't be seated together that wasn't the case when we arrived. The theater offers a very intimate setting without a bad seat in the house. We were second row from the stage! The sets were comfortable enough that I didn't feel cramped. The play was a delightfully funny musical. It featured an eclectic mix of characters. A tale of a young women and her trials and tribulations learning to use her (ass)ets to maneuver thru life. Despite never having heard of he play we were all very happy with the choice. I will have to keep an eye out for more plays at this venue. They offfer quality shows at reasonable prices!!! read more

Playwrights Horizons - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

Love, love, love PH! Every show I've seen here has been a winner, musicals and plays alike. And their venue is totally gorgeous. Intimate, yet also modern and welcoming. Their memberships for young people and students can't be beat- and they throw totally killer parties for their under 30 nights. Themed food and decorations galore! read more

Playwrights Horizons - Lilly Awards 2015 - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

This is 2 reviews in one - for the facility and the play I attended. Really nice building that is 4 stories and hosts more than one theater/play at one time. Large, clean bathrooms in the basement and they serve drinks on the 1st level. Attended Familiar, which was written by Danai Gurira. The room it was in didn't have a bad view from any seat and was small and intimate. The play was hilarious!!!! At least the first half was. The second half became more serious and brought me to tears. Overall, I loved it. read more

Playwrights Horizons is an amazing off Broadway theater that shows new work by contemporary playwrights. So many of their shows have won awards so the talent (of both playwrights and actors) is definitely there. It's a great space to see a show--small enough that no matter where you are, you'll get a great view. Love that they offer rush tickets, their Live for Five lottery, and the free young members membership where you can always get tickets for $25 if you're under 30! I've seen tons of shows here from Sarah Ruhl's Stage Kiss to Greg Moss' Indian Summer and just recently, Aubergine (which just opened last Friday!) By the way, I'd HIGHLY recommend seeing Aubergine- one of the best plays I've seen this year. Go now! read more

Playwrights Horizons is really the best place to see new theater! Their plays and musicals are always excellent, and they always seem to have the best new talents from the theater world involved in their productions: writers, actors, directors... I have a subscription there, and haven't missed a show in the last two years. There subscriptions for 30 and unders are ridiculously affordable, I think I pay something like $20 a ticket, (which is amazing compared to other theaters around the city!) I put some new photos up (stolen from their myspace) from their current show DORIS TO DARLENE, which I just saw last week and LOVED! Also photos from this great party they had after one of their shows last year. It was free and had fun food and live music! Can't wait to see Mary-Louise Parker in Sarah Ruhl's DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE this spring! read more

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Small but clean and compact theatre. I really love the view overlooking the rooftop park and playground from the concession / lobby area. Theatre-wise, it's a small but manageable space. I was here to watch A Cool Dip in the Barren Saharan Crick and while I did not necessarily love the performance, it was ok. BTW, I love that the concessions stand provided those large bottled water with a tap that one may help themselves to gratis.... it's the little things like these that count! read more

Hands down my favorite place to see a play in New York. I saw "Clybourne Park" and Albee's "Me, Myself and I" here and it's just a terrific venue. Every seat is a good seat and it's a very comfortable, modern facility. I also love the opportunity to see new work at a reasonable price. You may not catch the latest blockbuster here - but you will have an excellent night at the theater. read more

I love this place! My first show here was "Stage kiss" and it was a ridiculously funny. The theatre itself is spacious and the stages are decently size (off Broadway) which I love because during the play I watched last night " Fly by the Night" we were in the last row but it was still close enough to not need binoculars to see the actors. They are trying to get younger members to come so they have heavily discounted tickets for 30 and Under along with certain nights dedicated to the younger crowd. My favorite thing hands down is how they always have a photobooth to capture the moment and is it usually is based on the play going on at the time. read more

For nearly thirty-five years, Playwrights Horizons - located on West 42nd Street's Theater Row - has embraced both established and novice playwrights, composers, and lyricists and given them a home where they can develop and showcase new works, fine-tuning them based on audience reaction to workshop and fully-mounted productions in one of two theaters. Residencies in areas such as directing, stage management, musical theater, and marketing provide training for a career in the arts. Among the highly-acclaimed plays that have emerged from the theater are 'March of the Falsettos,' 'Sunday in the Park with George,' 'Driving Miss Daisy,' 'The Heidi Chronicles,' 'Marvin's Room,' 'Assassins,' and 'I Am My Own Wife,' all of them winners of multiple awards and honors, including the Tony, Obie, Olivier, and Pultizer Prize. Upcoming in early 2006 is 'Grey Gardens,' a musical based on Jackie O's aunt and cousin, former society belles who became eccentric recluses reduced to living in a decaying mansion in East Hampton. read more

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Which to review? The place, or the shows? Well both get 5 stars. Just off the beaten path of Broadway is something better, more intimate, friendly, accomodating that what is the drawn out, revived and overpriced 'Main Stage' on Time Square. The sets are fantastic every time. A friend turned me in this direction 3 years ago, and I have been hooked since, and looking forward to performances months from now! read more

Last night, I went to see my first play at Playwrights Horizons and it was fantastic. So much so that I am seriously contemplating getting the 30 & Under membership. The play, "Your Mother's Copy of the Kama Sutra," explored what it means to make yourself vulnerable, to be honest, and to really KNOW someone. I wasn't prepared for how much it'd affect me - after the show, I walked down 4 flights of stairs out of the theatre and down the street, holding back tears (only because everyone else decided to take the stairs too. Also, not a spoiler - it's a very intense, beautiful, emotionally charged story). I HIGHLY recommend it and I would go see it again in a heartbeat. To echo another reviewer, the seating is surprisingly spacious. Even without getting up to let people in, there was still a lot of room left between me and the passing patron. I sat in Row A (the third row) and had no trouble seeing what was going on onstage (except for a scene or two when the characters were sitting on the floor near the edge of the stage, but my short height also factors into that. I'm sure if I was taller, I could have seen over the heads in my line of sight). read more

This theater is kind of random because it is upstairs and when it is crowded people gather on the stairs which makes it hard for them to open the door, etc. The theater itself is small which I guess you could label as giving everyone a great seat/view but I don't really agree with that. I hate feeling that close to the stage. It overwhelms my senses. Also after the show everyone filed out and gathered downstairs which was really crowded. For a small theater there isn't much they can do about space issues and I think they do the best that they can. If I were given free reign to redesign this theater I would definitely change the layout/seats. read more

This theater has two venues in main stage and a black box on the 4th floor. They do a lot of new plays. Very intimate space. Have seen some great theater here and a few plays the were way out there. A little bit away from times sq. but well worth the walk read more

Decent space. And very welcoming staff. The seating looked like it might be tight initially, but proved to be quite roomy. There was a bit of a shuffle issue in that, when one person near you moved, your seat shuffled a bit. And sitting in the front row was definitely not the best option, as it is right up on the edge of the proscenium. But the staff were lovely, the space is clean, and the production I saw (The Curious Case of Watson) was quite nice. read more

I have a secret that I have decided to share. Several days later, I am recovered from an astonishingly fun 30 & Under night at Playwrights Horizons to see their new play, Bootycandy. So this is mostly going to be a review of the party. But first, as for the theater: it is a nice smallish theater with all great seats. Now as for the party...AWESOME. There was DANCING (with and without embedded instructions ala "to the left.."), there was ICE CREAM (technically custard but sweet holy red velvet), there was FOOD (spring rolls, pita chips, hummus, shrimp), DRINKS (beer and punch) and as Irving Berlin once said, there's "no people like show people." I am tempted not to review this because I'm afraid if the 30 and Under nights get too popular then the lines to get food will be even longer than they were, but even those lines were fun in such company. read more

First let me start off by saying that I REALLY enjoyed the play "Booty Candy". It was funny as well as eye-opening. I absolutely loved the message!! I did however have an issue with the house manager who worked on Saturday Night 10/5. The show was to start at 8pm, sometimes that doesn't always happen and that's fine. At 8:05pm myself and another friend got up to make a quick run to the restroom. Before leaving, we asked the two ushers at the door if we had enough time to run to the restroom, they said yes and we headed down the stairs. 5 minutes later when we returned, the house manager was standing upstairs and told us that we could not enter the theater because the play had already started and suggested that we wait downstairs and watch the play on the screen until scene change. I informed her of what the ushers had told us, and she replied, "yeah, you didn't have time to go to the restroom". By this time, my friend (who caught the elevator from the restroom floor) was up the stairs where there were chairs. As I walk up to her, the house manager comes speeding behind me up the stairs and stands in front of the door as if I'm going to barge into the theater. She proceeds to tell us that she saw us walking to the restroom and attempted to get our attention. I do not believe that because the lobby was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop. The only people there were myself and my friend, so her attempt to get our attention was a complete Lie. We then asked her at what time do they usually stop people from going to the restroom and she stated 8:05, then said the time varies and sometimes it's 8:10, which basically meant that she did not know. We also asked how long until scene change and said she had NO IDEA. I asked for an approximate time and she stated that she did not know. This was NOT opening night, the play has been showing since August but she wanted us to believe that she had no idea what time scene change occurs. She further insulted us when a group of about 10 people walked in and were escorted up the stairs, she went got them and escorted them INTO the theater on the other side....IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SHOW, not during scene change. So my friend and I, walked in at our own will and sat in empty chairs to not disturb anyone. A few minutes later, we saw more people coming in, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SHOW and was seating in the overflow sections so they could not disturb anyone but still see the show. I wondered to myself, if she had just brought us up the stairs in those seats to begin with, everything would've been fine. She, the house manager, did not know at the time but I was there with a party of more than 15 people who all came to support our friend that was in the show. She didn't offer any smiles until she saw the amount of people we were with $$$$$$$$$$. Absolutely LOVED LOVED LOVED the play but the manager working that night was a HORRIBLE host. read more