Algonquin theater, new york tourist attractions, off Broadway, Manhattan, NY.

> Playing this fall...
SESSIONS a new Musical by Al Tapper
www.sessionsthemusical.com

Visit our Productions Page for all the latest show times and overviews.

Welcome to the official Website of the brand new Algonquin Theater.

In January of 2008, Algonquin Productions took over the theater formerly known as the Blue Heron, and thanks to Albert M. Tapper’s generosity and impeccable taste, did a mass renovation to the point where we are now home to what can only be described as the most impressive off or off off broadway theater in NY. In just a few short months The Algonquin Theater has already become one of the great New York tourist attractions and is fast becoming one of the cornerstones of Gramercy Park.

Artistic Director Tony Sportiello when asked “Why Gramercy Park?” “Why 24^th St.?” simply laughed and said “If we build it they will come!” His meaning of course was that there is no theater the likes of The Algonquin anywhere near this area of Manhattan and, as has been evidenced by our sell out crowds, the area was obviously starving for GREAT new theater to be brought to the east side of Manhattan.

Serving as a magnet for performing artists and their audiences, The Algonquin Theater is home to both original plays, as well as a rental house for other production companies. Love Creek Productions and Ten Grand Productions both have become main stays at The ALGONQUIN and have produced some exciting and innovative shows.

The theater has been home to such productions as “SAME TRAIN”, “LIBERTY”, “TICKETS, PLEASE!”, “THE SPHINX WINX”, “THREE SISTERS”, “LOVE THAT 4-LETTER WORD”, “THAT DOROTHY PARKER”, as well as Children’s shows like Ogden Nash’s popular “THE TALES OF CUSTARD THE DRAGON”. Musical revues have flourished as well, such as “JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS” and “FROM GERSHWIN TO BERLIN”. Not to mention countless readings.

Coming this fall The Kaufman, our 99 seat house, will be home to “SESSIONS” a new musical that Algonquin Productions and Ten Grand Productions co-produced in the summer of 2007 and is being brought back because of unprecedented demand, while The Parker will be turning out new and old classics throughout the rest of the year.

So welcome to our new home and we invite you to sit back, relax, and peruse our site to learn a little more about our award-winning productions, our staff, and our theater space

Hours:
Open 7 Days a Week
Call for an Appointment or to Schedule Theater Space

Awards:
Award-winning production company

Presenting Our New Home...

The ALGONQUIN THEATER

Conveniently located near the 6, the N, and the R trains, The Algonquin offers two comfortable, thermostatically controlled, handicap-accessible theaters. The Kaufman which is our main stage 99 seat theater and The Parker our 40 seat black box; 2 rehearsal studios, an office suite and a beautiful lobby complete with full concessions bar.

If you are interested in staying informed of all that is happening at The Algonquin Theater and receiving special discounts please go to our “contact us” section and sign up for the Algonquin weekly e-newsletter. If you have any question you can also e-mail us at postmaster@algonquintheater.org or call the theater at 212-730-4664.

Theater Rental Space

"The Parker" is a small 40-seat Black Box theater, great for one-acts, cabarets, stand-up, and more; Algonquin Theater Productions produces some of our own shows, as well as renting out to other production companies.

"The Kaufman" is an impressive 99-seat house designed for full length plays and musicals. It is used mostly for Algonquin productions but has been used for rentals, concerts, readings, recitals and more

Call us for more information on Algonquin's new theater space in Manhattan, New York.

Remember to visit the beautifully renovated Algonquin Theater in the Gramercy Park section of New York, for a night of outstanding theater and to experience one of the classic New York tourist attractions.

LEARN MORE

Friends of ALGONQUIN Links:
Tickets (www.smarttix.com)
Ten Grand Productions (www.tengrand.org)
Love Creek Productions (www.lovecreek.org)                             La Vie Productions LLC (www.lavieproductionsllc.com)
NYTE (www.newyorktheatreexperiment.org)
New York Tourism (www.iloveny.com)
Jennifer Bogush (www.trafficjamtheplay.com)
Fresh Fruit Festival (www.freshfruitfestival.com)

Theater Location & Contact Info

123 East 24th Street
between Park Avenue South & Lexington Avenue
New York City
Subways: #6 Train to East 23rd or 28th Street @ Park Avenue; the N, R or W train to West 23rd Street @ Broadway
Parking at 111 East 24th Street.
(212) 730-4664