This little theater was a great time for the show "Little Shop of Horrors. I really enjoyed the smaller/more intimate setting. And you know what else? - this theater had larger:much more comfortable seats. The cast did a great job with the rendition of The Little Shop of Horrors. AND, virtually all of the shows cast, stepped out the side door....and signed playbills, talked to each person waiting outside etc. I give the cast an A, all the way around! read more

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Saw little shop of horrors here. Absolutely loved it. Great musical! The theater js small and luckily good views all around. Reallly old so the facilities are run down. read more

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Always a great.intimate venue and this time not only was everyone friendly, but we had the best intro telling everyone to stay off their phones and be quiet we've ever had. Wonderful. And it seemed to work. I didn't hear a single phone go off during the show. read more

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This really a lovely old school theatre absolutely perfect to see a play excellent sound system. Saw Little Shop of Horrors was an amazing production really fun !!!!! read more

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Great seats and cheaper than California Broadway shows! The staff at Little Shop of Horrors were very passionate and well casted. Admission and the bar staff moved quickly so no lines and the venue is so small, it was easy to find your seat and exit. A very fun time and very comfortable. read more

Westside Theatre - 4 rows from the front - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

I've been to many theaters, but this was my first time here. It's on the smaller side, which means there's really no bad seat in the house. You'll have a great view no matter where you sit. The staff were all friendly and welcoming, adding to the overall positive experience. read more

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I went here to see Little Shop of Horrors on my NYC trip! Super cute theatre and it's on the smaller side too so it's more intimate. I sat almost in the very back and the person in front of me was a little tall so I couldn't see some of the time. You can hear the performers really well though. The production was amazing for my first show in NYC especially since it was off broadway. If you wait outside near the doors you can also get signatures. I waited maybe 20 min to get the main cast. I was a bit disappointed that Milo and Liz were sick but the understudies did so well that the show was still very very good. They were also super nice when I met them! There are always a lot of talented people in this show so I totally recommend going. read more

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Had a really great time seeing Little Shop of Horrors. We were front row. Very much in the spit zone which we didn't realize was a zone until it came near us, haha! Cast was great and they were very animated! Drink & snack prices are a little insane though. $8 for a can of Coke. I would just bring a water bottle with you so you can skip that entirely. Other than that, great experience! read more

Westside Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

Cozy small theatre with no bad seats. Saw "Little Shop of Horrors". If you haven't seen it, run, don't walk and check this off your "to do" list. Had an amazing time. read more

Westside Theatre - Honeymooners - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

Super lucky to be able to watch Broadway Musicals in NYC. The is my first time watching Little Shop of Horrors Live and in person. A work colleague had bought 5 tickets and planned on watching it while in New York and was invited to join in. If you're familiar with Broadway Actor's, Jeremy Jordan was playing the role of Seymour during a limited run until September 17, I've seen him perform in other shows, and I could feel the hype in the audience since he was being featured! This past Saturday night, we made our way down after an early evening at dinner. I've walked by this theatre many times as it's right in the middle of Hell's Kitchen, It was my first time inside this Off- Broadway Theatre. It's kinda historic and charming compared to the bigger ones in Midtown. I loved it in a different way being that you are super close to the stage, you don't need binoculars but this is also different as the live orchestra wasn't in the front pit. But with all the close-ups made for better viewing. Lucky for us, our seats were right in the middle of the riser. It's not a very big theater, guessing approximately less than 100 seat's total. We got to see it with a good view. Regardless of where your seats are, you'll get a very close view of all the actors on stage! Westside Theatre is right in the middle of Hell's Kitchen District, just a few blocks from Midtown Manhattan. Right on 43rd St. between 9th & 10th. The concession stand and restrooms are on the 2nd floor and to get into the theater you'd have to climb up to the 3rd floor. I can't recall seeing an elevator for those who need assistance up and down each level. read more

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A theatre that seats 300 has no bad tickets. Seeing Little Shop of Horrors here was the best theatre experience I have ever had. I could have literally reached out and touched the set cast if I wanted to. Seeing the veins in their necks when they sing, getting spit on while they sing haha...it was an experience. The staff was also friendly, restrooms readily available, seats pretty cozy. read more

Westside Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

This is a smaller, off broadway theater. For Little Shop, a greeter will direct you up some stairs. The upstairs theater is small, but if you are short, the sight lines are not great. I don't think there's much of a pitch, so it's really just a block of seats in the middle orchestra, without allowing for windows between heads. I sat next to the director's booth and enjoyed seeing the cameras for the orchestra and Audrey II. But if you don't want to see the behind the scenes, try to sit nearer the front or in the side seats. The theater has standard drink options and a few snacks, but they don't have custom cups. The show itself was great. read more

Awesome, intimate theatre venue. I saw the off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors starring Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland as the leads, so that was very cool to two moderately famous actors perform in this live musical. read more

Love this theater! So cute and intimate. Not a bad seat in the house. The show was amazing as usual. Can't wait to come back again. The ushers are always professional, kind, and curious. read more

Westside Theatre is a great location for off Broadway shows. We recently watched "Little Shop of Horrors" last Sunday afternoon. It will be ending soon. We were excited to see how it would turn out versus the movie adaption from years ago. Westside Theatre, there is stadium seating. We sat at the top, no seats or anyone behind us. Good view to look down and view the entire stage without distractions. Exits were noticeable, and bathrooms were small and cleaned. The show was upstairs. It almost felt close to walking in a house. If there was another off Broadway show again, I wouldn't mind coming back. read more

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I would absolutely love to attend another show at the Westside Theater Upstairs again! This little theater is clean, classy, and fabulous! Not a bad seat in the house! The bathrooms are nice and clean. There are 6 stalls and three sinks in the womens bathroom. I'm sure the mens bathroom is nice too. In the lobby you will find a handsome bar where you can order drinks, get snacks such as M&Ms, and purchase memorabilia. The actors, set, lighting, and sound are top notch! Loved the Little Shop of Horrors! This little theater has big personality and is classically classy. read more

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What a great little off-Broadway theater! I wasn't sure what to expect, given the "off-Broadway" designation, but it was phenomenal! Very intimate theater. The sound was amazing and the talent was wonderful! We saw Little Shop of Horrors and I have to admit it may be among my favorite musicals now after having this experience! read more

Westside Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

Such a great theater! It is a small off Broadway theater that is the perfect venue for the production of Little Shop of Horrors! It is a smaller theater which creates for a really intimate experience. There isn't a bad seat in the house! They don't have a full bar like most broadway houses, but they do have bottled water available for purchase at the merchandise stand. The show was so funny and made for a great Sunday afternoon. I would definitely recommend checking this theater and show out if you're a theater lover! Bonus is that Bea, a fabulous restaurant, is right next door and is perfect for pre and post theater dining! read more

Westside Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

The show is phenomenal. The cast and puppeteering, the set, everything, absolutely perfect. It's my favorite show of all time, and I come here a lot! Have always had a great time!!! However; My latest visit was something entirely different. Right as intermission hit, I was accused of recording and forced to leave my seat into a staircase. They made quite a scene in front of everyone. I was not recording and I did not touch my phone during the show. I would NEVER. At one point I grabbed a cloth from my bag for my glasses (this is the only explanation I can think of) The way I was treated was pretty crazy. I got yelled at for a solid 5 before they let me go. It was quite upsetting. I had to prove so many times that I was not recording by showing my recently deleted and photos. They barely let me go back in. They never apologized either. Right as the second half started, they shined a flashlight on me to make sure I wasn't recording. I rly tried to let this go but it's bothering me a lot. The tickets were so expensive just to be treated so poorly. read more

Amazing seeing Little Shop of Horrors here. Being a fan of the movie, I was excited to see how the production would be handled in small theater and they delivered! The cast was funny. The set was spot on as if it was right out of the film. And the star, Audrey II, was wonderful to see it come to life. Single stall bathroom on the first floor. 4 bathroom stalls on the second floor. Cute homey feel being that the location is small, it felt like I was stepping into someone's well decorated living room. All seats have a great view because they are diagonally placed. Even if you're in the nosebleeds, you'll be able to see and hear everything well. read more

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We had an amazing time at this theater. We saw Little Shop of Horrors. The theatre is very old and small, so yes, I agree with other reviews that the seats are not the most comfortable, but similar to others in old theaters. The sound was loud and clear, which I appreciated. Since the theater is small you could see the actors up close. The play was high-energy, the acting and singing were superb, and I enjoyed it a lot! Highly recommended! Go see it before the show ends its season! The theater sold drinks, and I noticed many people bringing them to their seats. read more

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Truly a delightful little theatre. Its a little worn here and there but its just a nice experience - due to the smaller crowds toy don't feel like a piece of livestock being moved through which can happen at the larger "on broadway" theatres at times. Its a sweltering summer here and yet everyone was let into the cool theatre as they arrived and before doors open. Its such a small theatre we could hear someone prepping their voice in advance and the attendants were terrificand nice. After the cast came out and signed autographs and took pictures out front and it was truly a terrific experience. read more

I still can't believe this is an off Broadway production, because it's so great. We didn't see any major celebs in our production, but it was so good. The set and theater are both small but I loved the intimate setting. Definitely worth going to see. read more

I got to see Little Shop of Horrors at Westside Theatre both before and during the pandemic. It's important to note that this theater is not handicap accessible and the theater is located on the second floor, in addition to having steps to initially get into the building. I love this production and am appreciative of the employees here making an effort to keep everyone safe. The employees wear their mask the entire time and make sure that the audience is too. They check for your vaccination card and that it matches your photo ID. There's merch and refreshments available on the second floor, as well as a few tables to sit before you go inside the theater. I wish they had a bigger of clothes though. The production itself is WONDERFUL. Christian Borle killed me both times and whether it's Groffsauce or Conrad, you're always going to have a great Seymour. I'm so happy that this was my first show as I resumed my pre-theater life. It definitely made me feel better about resuming my pre-pandemic theater life of seeing a show once a week. read more

Excellent musical little shop of horror. Great seats seats are a little tight so if you were tall, other than that, it was excellent. read more

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This is a great little theater off-Broadway. The theater is small and intimate, which really makes you feel involved with the show. It's such a cool experience to be so close to the stage. The theater is upstairs so when you arrive you have to walk up a flight of stairs which surprised me. I'm not sure what's on the bottom floor or if there's an elevator but the bar and merch are also upstairs. read more

Westside Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

Came to the upstairs theatre to watch "Little Shop of Horrors" on Wednesday night. I had the perfect middle seat but honestly the theatre is so intimate there isn't a bad seat in the house. All the rows are vertically spaced enough so you should have no trouble seeing above the person in front of you. I was so up close to the performers, it was great. I came about an hour early so I sat in the lobby until doors opened about 20 minutes prior. Seating went by real fast and before you know it the show was starting. Such a great theatre and hope to come back to see many more amazing shows! (It goes without saying that "Little Shop" was INCREDIBLEEEE - I love you Jeremy Jordan + Christian Borle) read more

Westside Theatre - Upstairs theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

What a lovely off Broadway theatre. Seats were comfy, not a bad viewing spot from any seat, only thing, it's on the second floor so if you have trouble with stairs, this could be an issue. I didn't notice an elevator but I would imagine there is one. Great venue space, air conditioned and not stuffy. Located steps from the train station so it's also very convenient to get to. I would love to return to see another show here. Shout out to my Theatre Buff Yelp Buddy - Andie. read more

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This review is more for the production of Daniel's Husband, than for the Westside Theater. I do love this theater but this show is incredible moving. This is my 4th time seeing this play; each time bringing a new group of friends to experience this powerful play. Outstanding writing, acting and set. As I mentioned earlier, this play is very moving. It made me laugh; it made me go into the ugly cry! No joke! The acting and story is just captivating. The story itself is gay themed but honestly, the premise is universal. I won't go into too much detail, so as not to ruin the story for anyone who wants to see it. But go see it!! You will thank me later. :) I believe the show closes on Sunday, Dec 30th, so hurry!!! Go see it before it's gone.... maybe you'll see me there...for a 5th time?!?! LOL read more

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This is a review for LIttle Shop of Horrors. Never seen the original movie and had no idea about the story line other than it has to do with a flower shop. This was an excellent excellent show! The stage is small and the stage layout pretty much remained the same for the entire show. i really loved all the characters. The 3 girls/narrators of the show are just delightful! Same as the other main characters, Seymour, Audrey, Mr. Mushnik and of course the dentist. However, teh very best goes to Audrey 2 and I LOVED Aaron Arnell Harrington as the voice of. Amazing amazing voice!! and really brought alive Audrey 2's character. I would definitely say the main star of this show really is Audrey 2. Very cleaver and entertaining and so glad we saw this show. the theatre itself is quite tiny. think just the orchestra section of your typical broadway theatre. literrally any seat you be close to the stage. read more

Took my sister to see Little Shop of Horrors. We constantly watched the movie growing up and to this day say " Feed me Seymour" if we get hungry. LOL. The cast was phenomenal!!!!!! I mean the did an incredible job. Down to the gentleman on the keyboard. The voice of Audrey ll was even better than the guy from the movie. I wish I was able to record so I could watch it again, I really enjoyed every last moment of the show. Except the tiny ass seats. I was very uncomfortable the whole time. I can't say if I'm back in NY I would go to this theatre because being in those seats for 2 hours is no fun. read more

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Cute, smaller off Broadway theater in what used to be a church. No elevator so must use stairs for access to the upstairs theater. Not a bad seat in the house! Bathrooms both downstairs (unisex) and upstairs. Small concession stand upstairs. Little Shop of Horrors currently on here and it's FANTASTIC! Staff checked vaccination status, clearly stated mask policies, and enforced those policies throughout the evening. Enjoyable theater experience. read more

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Recently saw "Little Shop of Horrors" here. Westside has two small theaters and Little Shop was in the larger one upstairs. I certainly understand frustrations that this theater is not handicapped accessible. One not only has to walk up stairs to get to the theater, but then there are more stairs to get to the seats. This is clearly stated on the theater website. Besides the theater, upstairs there is a full size bar/snack bar and bathrooms. The theater itself is very cozy. There is not a bad seat in the house. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Jonathan Groff, Christian Borle, and the rest of the talented cast perform in such an intimate atmosphere! I would not hesitate to see another production here. read more

I visited Westside Theatre yesterday to see Little Shop of Horrors. Upon arrival, we entered the lobby where people were waiting for the upstairs lobby/bar to open. It was very simple and dated. When going upstairs, the floors were creaking but it gave a fulfilled joy knowing how long this theatre has been in business, the amount of productions performed, and the history behind it all. The upstairs lobby was also small but it fit everyone just fine. The bathrooms were well stocked and clean (just needs an update). I didn't order anything from the bar. They did have some drinks (beer, soda, water) and a few snacks (pretzels and candy). I bought a magnet that was $10. They had a few shirts, a jacket, a pin, and a fake plant that said "feed me." It was cute but didn't know where I would put it. When going into the theater, I was amazed by the seating!! We sat in row 4 seats 103 and 104. I'm so happy I didn't buy seats any closer because these were perfect!! The theatre has stadium seating which is fantastic! The production was amazing (kudos to the puppetry), music was phenomenal, and the actors put on quite the show! We absolutely love Little Shop of Horrors! So my 4 star rating is simply because the theatre is old and needs a little update. However, I am conflicted with giving it 5 stars because the age does give it charm. read more

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I think I'd agree with many folks - there isn't a bad seat in the house. Except, all of them. These are some of the smallest seats in a theater I've experienced. I'm a bigger guy and was very uncomfortable in my seat. And I was with someone who is bigger than me and he was very uncomfortable. It ended up that the other folks in our row asked an usher if they could take some seats that weren't filled yet in order to give us room. Also, they were very strictly saying that if you were late or got up during the show, you wouldn't be let in. But people were let in late and leaving/coming back during the show. That was weird. read more

I purchased a $34 one year subscription to www.tdf.org to buy tickets to 4 shows. Discount seats became availability online a few days before the performance. Two Friday night center orchestra tickets to "Cagney" cost us $28.50 each, full price $90 each. This is one of the older theaters around, but has been completely renovated over the years. It is located in the far southwestern corner of the Broadway theater district, a good 40 minute walk from our Manhattan Club timeshare on 56th street It can be considered off Broadway. Handicap ramp in front of the theater, but no handicap access within the theater, to overcome a series of steep narrow stairs leading to the theater seats. If you don't like steep stairs, then this theater is not for you! Aisles on each side of the theater, with three entrances. Stadium seating, with your knees at neck height of the row in front of you. We had to climb over some larger ladies to get to our seats. Seats are cramped, with knees resting against the seat in front of you. Ladies got up and shuffled down to the aisle. They decided they didn't want me passing by, rubbing my behind against their groins! What you would call intimate seating! At intermission, wife tramples a couple of slow pokes on her mad dash to the bathrooms. Bathroom lines for both men and women at intermission. 5 stalls for the women. 296 seat capacity, or 1 to 30 ratio of toilets to women. To accompany all 150 women, each women would have to take no more than 30 seconds on the toilet! Sodas $4, but only coke and diet coke -no caffeine free sodas, and all sodas must be consumed during intermission. "Cagney" is the rags to riches story of actor James Cagney, his rise from vaudeville to the Hollywood screens in the 1930s, his rise as an actor "on top of the world", his conflicts with Jack Warner, owner of Warner Brothers Motion Pictures, his fame in a series of gangster movies in the 1930s and early 1940s, and his breakup and reconciliation with Warner. The entire show is one big musical, with almost nonstop singing and dancing in various settings and costumes. Small orchestra of 5 players behind the stage. Lots of tap dancing scenes toward the end. A vastly entertaining show I would go to again and again!. read more

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Saw Little Shop of Horrors here. It's a very nice intimate theater. I was actually very surprised walking in and seeing just how small it was. The show had three price points, $59, $79 and $99. I chose the $79 seats. I was in the middle of the theater, and had a perfect view. I chose seats thinking I'd get an aisle, but it was the left side wall. That was fine, but the internet seating chart makes the place look bigger. I couldn't imagine that there was a bad seat in this place. I was able to hear and see everything. No problems at all. The show was spectacular. They had a small bar and souvenir area. They were also easy with the Covid checks, just have your vaccination proof and id ready. read more

Small, but acoustically sound and not a poor view in the house. This is a great venue for any act where you want to be up close and personal with the performer(s). In our case, the illusionist Vitaly performed large card tricks, photograph magic and the illusion that stumped Penn & Teller on their "Fool Us" show. Even for those who don't love magic, the show was fast-moving, and fun, with lots of audience participation. Perfect venue for this show. read more

Thank you to YelpNYC for receiving two complimentary tickets for the tunningshoe Stuffed featuring Lisa Lamparelli. First time visiting this theater, it's a dated small off-broadway theatre with a small stage & seating. The theatres small size creates for great seats regardless where you are. I was very happy with my seating selection. Since I've never seen the star of the show perform, I must be honest I didn't know what to expect. It was very funny, for most of the 90 minutes, with a few moments of seriousness. The show depicts issues women face on a daily basis, with food, body issues & weight fluctuations. The show did have corky/corny scenes but the main objective was very real which was highlighted in a humorous way. I would watch it again yet I'd search for discounts for it. If you're into raunchy, funny, really life topic comedies then this show is for you. read more

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I truly enjoyed our night at the Westside Theatre to see Little Shop of Horrors. After checking our vaccine status, we waited in a room with a bar for the theatre doors to open. Staff clearly announced drink, photography, and mask policies before letting us in to our seats. The usher was kind and attentive, and took time to help people to their seat at the pace they were comfortable taking steps. Our seats were on the left side - there are a few rows with only 2 seats, which is perfect for a pair of theatre goers. The theatre was small enough that you could really see facial expressions of the actors (Jeremy Jordan and Christian Borle were fantastic). Overall I had an awesome time and the show was great! read more

Westside Theatre - Little Shop of Horrors playbill and stage - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York