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59E59 Theaters

Email info@59E59.org Website http://www.59E59.org/

Address

59 East 59th Street
New York City, NY 10022

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59E59 Theaters

Public Transportation

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By Subway:

4, 5, 6, N, R, W, to Lexington and 59th Street

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By Bus:

M1, 2, 3, 4 on Madison and 5th AveM101, 102, 103, on Lexington Ave, Q32 on Madison and 5th Ave

Accessibility:

Box Office

Box Office

Box Office windows are wheelchair accessible

Parking

Parking

60th St (Park & Lexington Ave); 58th St (Park and Lexington Ave)

Curb Ramps

Curb Ramps

Yes

Directions Bus

Directions Bus

M1, 2, 3, 4 on Madison and 5th AveM101, 102, 103, on Lexington Ave, Q32 on Madison and 5th Ave

Restroom

Restroom

One floor down from lobby, available via elevator. Wheelchair-accessible stall, sink, and paper towel dispenser

Directions Subway

Directions Subway

4, 5, 6, N, R, W, to Lexington and 59th Street

Seating

Seating

Theater A (200 seats); Theater B (100 seats); Theater C (50 seats)

Elevator\Escalator

Elevator\Escalator

Elevator.

Telephone

Telephone

None on premises

Entrance

Entrance

The entrance is street level. No steps

Visual Assistance

Visual Assistance

Low vision seating available upon request

Folding Armrests

Folding Armrests

Chairs with no armrests (free standing) available

Assisted Listening System

Assisted Listening System

Audio Listening Devices with an included headset. Pick up at the front desk by the box office,

Wheelchair Info

Wheelchair Info

Wheelchair seating available.

Water Fountain

Water Fountain

Lower level accessible via elevator

Theater Description:

59E59 Theaters is owned and operated by the Elysabeth Kleinhans Theatrical Foundation, a not-for-profit operating foundation. The Foundation was set up to create a new, state-of-the-art theater complex that would bring new, challenging and experimental work in an underserved location on 59th Street between Park and Madison Avenues in Manhattan.

In 2002, the building at 59 East 59th Street was donated to the Foundation. The building was essentially gutted, and the theaters were designed and constructed. The architect, Leo Modricin, worked with the Foundation to create a facility with an inviting ambiance to foster neighborhood attendance as well as provide excellent support for companies performing in the three spaces.

Our largest space, THEATER A , opened in February 2004 with the first performance of The Stendhal Syndrome produced by our resident company, Primary Stages. In April 2004, the other two spaces, THEATER B, and THEATER C opened with productions for our first annual BRITS OFF BROADWAY FESTIVAL. Since that time, the theaters have been continuously busy with shows generally running for three to six weeks.