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Astor Place Theatre
Website:
astorplacetheatre.com
Address
434 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10003
Public Transport
Accessibility
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Box Office
Should a patron with a disability have questions about these accessibility policies/practices and/or seek any other accommodation they should reach out to the theater at (917) 695-9330 or by emailing boxoffice@astorplacetheatre.com. -
Parking
Valet parking garage: Broadway & 8th St. Lot: 8th St. between Lafayette St. & 4th Ave -
Curb Ramps
All corners -
Restroom
Womens and Mens: Lobby -
Seating
Three levels: Lobby, orchestra and mezzanine. Seats 299 -
Elevator/Escalator
None -
Entrance
Eight steps down to double doors in series (each 23") into lobby. Tight space between sets of doors leading to lobby. Four steps from inner lobby up into orchestra seating. Twenty steps up from lobby to mezzanine. -
Visual Assistance
None -
Water Fountain
Lobby, at foot of mezzanine -
Wheelchair Info
Patrons should be advised that the main lobby of the theater is located below-grade in the historic Colonnade building, eight steps down from the street. Access for patrons utilizing mobility devices is achieved using our in-house LiftKar stair crawler. Patrons will be transferred to the LiftKar chair when they arrive at the theatre and escorted down the stairs by our trained security personnel. At lobby level, patrons will be transferred back or use one of our in-house wheelchairs. -
Assisted Listening System
Assistive Listening Devices that transmit sound via headsets are available for all performances. Patrons should see the house manager to obtain a device prior to entering the seating area.
Theater Description
The Astor Place Theatre is an Off-Broadway house located at 434 Lafayette Street in Manhattan's East Village. The theatre is located in the historic Colonnade Row, originally constructed in 1831 as a series of nine connected buildings, of which only four remain. Though it bears the same name, it was not the site of the Astor Place Riot of 1849.Designed in Greek Revival style and fronted by imposing marble columns, the buildings served as residences for the Astor and Vanderbilt families and are among the oldest structures in the city. They were designated as New York City landmarks in 1963. Bruce Mailman bought the building in 1965.
On January 17 1968, the theatre opened with Israel Horovitz’s The Indian Wants the Bronx starring newcomer Al Pacino. Later, it gained a reputation for introducing works by aspiring and often experimental playwrights, including Tom Eyen (Women Behind Bars, The Dirtiest Show in Town) and John Ford Noonan (A Couple White Chicks Sitting Around Talking). Established writers like Terrence McNally (Bad Habits), A.R. Gurney (The Dining Room, The Perfect Party) and Larry Shue (The Foreigner) also premiered plays here. The musical revue Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris enjoyed a successful run in 1974.
From 1991-2025, the theatre was home to Blue Man Group. It is now owned and operated by No Guarantees.
