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New York City Center

Performance Space

New York, NY

Venue Type

Performance Space

Address

131 West 55th Street, New York, NY

Neighborhood

Midtown

New York City Center has played a defining role in the cultural life of the city since 1943 when it was founded by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia with the mission to make the best in the performing arts accessible to all.

Number of Spaces

4 Spaces

Capacity

Max Seated: 2257
Max Standing: 200

Technology

In-house A/V

Venue Type

Performance Space

Address

131 West 55th Street, New York, NY

Neighborhood

Midtown

Google

131 West 55th Street, New York, NY

Spaces

Theater
Theater
Seated: 2,257
The Barbara and David Zalaznick Studio
The Barbara and David Zalaznick Studio
Standing: 200
 3rd Floor Studio
3rd Floor Studio
Standing: 50
The Harkness Studio
The Harkness Studio
Standing: 145
Theater
Theater
Seated: 2,257
The Barbara and David Zalaznick Studio
The Barbara and David Zalaznick Studio
Standing: 200
 3rd Floor Studio
3rd Floor Studio
Standing: 50
The Harkness Studio
The Harkness Studio
Standing: 145

About

The historic studios at New York City Center are ideal spaces for dance, music, and theater. Our unique studios have served the professional theater and dance community for decades. Located at 130 West 56th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, the City Center studios are appropriate for rehearsals, classes, auditions, studio showings, and workshops. An historic venue with state-of-the-art facilities, New York City Center’s Mainstage Theater is available for daily and weekly rental by performing arts companies, concert promoters, fundraisers, business meeting planners, and others for a variety of special presentations both public and private. The theater accommodates a maximum seating capacity of 2,257. (The orchestra pit seats 71, the orchestra seats 608, the Grand Tier seats 209, the mezzanine seats 617, and the balcony seats 752.)



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Aug 3, 2025

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Alvin Ailey's "Sacred Songs" Rehearsals

Dec 20, 2024

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Opening Night Gala

Dec 4, 2024

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New York City Center Gala Performance of "Ragtime"

Oct 30, 2024

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AVA: The Secret Conversations Gala Performance

Aug 3, 2025

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Alvin Ailey's "Sacred Songs" Rehearsals

Dec 20, 2024

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Opening Night Gala

Dec 4, 2024

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New York City Center Gala Performance of "Ragtime"

Oct 30, 2024

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The Martha Graham Dance Company Kicked Off a Three-Season Centennial Celebration With Its Annual Spring Gala

Apr 22, 2024

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Dance Theater Of Harlem honors Misty Copeland at Vision Gala - Arrivals

Apr 12, 2024

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For Its 65th Anniversary Season, Alvin Ailey’s Opening Night Gala Honored Judith Jamison

Nov 30, 2023

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 65th Anniversary Opening Night Gala in NY

Nov 29, 2023

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Hennessy VS Limited Edition Hip Hop 50th Anniversary Launch Event in New York

Jul 20, 2023

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Dave East "Fortune Favors The Bold" Listening Session

Jul 6, 2023



Details

Capacity

Max Seated: 2257 Max Standing: 200

Technology

In-house A/V




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