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59E59 Theaters
Email: info@59E59.org
Website:
www.59E59.org
Address
59 East 59th Street
New York City, NY 10022
Public Transport
Accessibility
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Box Office
Box Office windows are wheelchair accessible -
Parking
60th St (Park & Lexington Ave); 58th St (Park and Lexington Ave) -
Curb Ramps
Yes -
Restroom
One floor down from lobby, available via elevator. Wheelchair-accessible stall, sink, and paper towel dispenser -
Seating
Theater A (200 seats); Theater B (100 seats); Theater C (50 seats) -
Elevator/Escalator
Elevator. -
Telephone
None on premises -
Entrance
The entrance is street level. No steps -
Visual Assistance
Low vision seating available upon request -
Folding Armrests
Chairs with no armrests (free standing) available -
Assisted Listening System
Audio Listening Devices with an included headset. Pick up at the front desk by the box office, -
Wheelchair Info
Wheelchair seating available. -
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.
