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Visiting New York City Center: what to know before you go
131 W. 55th St., New York, NY 10019, United States
New York City Center is a theatre building in New York, open since 1922, with room for about 2,750 people.
The busiest month ahead is March 2027, with 2 dates.
5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train, Bus stop and Metro / subway); the nearest is 57th Street (IND Sixth Avenue Line), 160 m away.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Theatre building
- Capacity
- 2,750
- Opened
- 1922
- Address
- 131 W. 55th St., New York, NY 10019, United States
- Upcoming events
- 7
New York City Center, month by month
- December 20261 date, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
- February 20271 date, including Youre A Good Man Charlie Brown
- March 20272 dates, including Flamenco Festival and Let 'Em Eat Cake
- April 20271 date, including Kiss of the Spider Woman
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Plays & Musicals (1), Festivals (1) and Dance (1).
Arriving by public transport
- 57th Street (IND Sixth Avenue Line)Train160 m
2 min walk - 58th Street TerminalTrain240 m
3 min walk - MTA Bus: M20/M104 - 8 Av - W 57 St (Uptown) - Temporary LocationBus stop430 m
5 min walk - MTA-50th Street Subway StationMetro / subway480 m
6 min walk - MTA Subway - 5th Ave/53rd St (E/F)Metro / subway490 m
6 min walk
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 100 m from the venue.
Next events at New York City Center
Feb3Wed
Mar7Sun
Mar17Wed
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New York City Center: practical questions
How many people fit in New York City Center?
New York City Center has a capacity of about 2,750; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did New York City Center open?
New York City Center opened in 1922.
What is the nearest stop to New York City Center?
57th Street (IND Sixth Avenue Line) (Train), 160 m away – about 2 min on foot.
Can I park near New York City Center?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 100 m away.
What kind of events does New York City Center host?
Upcoming dates by category: Plays & Musicals (1), Festivals (1) and Dance (1).
Which month has the most events at New York City Center?
March 2027, with 2 dates, including Flamenco Festival and Let 'Em Eat Cake.
Which other venues are close to New York City Center?
Madison Square Garden (1.9 km), Birdland Jazz Club (1 km), Jazzcultural (930 m) and Town Hall (980 m).
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