Rental Spaces

Anthony Heald, Christine Baranski, Swoozie Kurtz and Nathan Lane in
Lips Together, Teeth Apart (1991)

We are currently accepting rentals for the Creative Center, Stage I and Stage II

At our Creative Center on 43rd Street, there are four large studios and one meeting room. These spaces are available to rent for rehearsals, conferences, auditions, classes, meetings, and other functions.

Stage I is an Off-Broadway performance space seating 300. It’s available for rent from spring through early summer of the 23/24 season.

Stage II is an Off-Broadway performance space seating 150. It’s available for rent for the entire 23/24 season.

Scroll down for more information about each venue.

THE CREATIVE CENTER AT MTC

Manhattan Theatre Club’s offices, located at 311 West 43rd Street, not only house MTC’s administrative staff, but also one entire floor devoted solely to The Creative Center.

FEATURES

  • Four rehearsal studios centrally located in the Theatre District
  • Chairs and tables available
  • Large free-standing portable mirrors, available upon request – quantity limited (Studio 3 features one permanent mirrored wall)
  • Restrooms with shower facilities
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Pianos in Studios 1, 2 and 3
  • Photocopier
  • Kitchenette
  • Studios 1 and 3 have AEA approved sprung wood floors
  • Studio ceiling height: 12’- 6″
  • Lowest beam: 10’- 8″

RENTAL RATES

Due to our COVID protocols, we are only accepting weeklong lockouts and are charging the weekly rate for all studios and offices.

Not-for-profit discount of 10% off all rates.
For reservations or more information please email [email protected].

Studio hours
Monday-Sunday: 9:30AM-9:30PM

STAGE I

Stage I – New York City Center is located at 131 W 55th St (between 6th and 7th Ave)

Seat count: 300

For information and inquiries, please email [email protected]

STAGE II

Stage II – New York City Center is located at 131 W 55th St (between 6th and 7th Ave)

Seat count: 150

Weekly fee:      Please email [email protected] for pricing

 

What’s Included​:​

Backstage Space, Two Dressing Rooms, Wardrobe Room

CityTix® ticket services (online and in person)

  • Box office hours: Monday – Saturday 12:00 – 8:00pm, Sunday 12:00 – 7:30pm

Front of House

  • Shared front of house staff (house manager, usher, ticket taker)
  • Shared facility staff
  • Assisted listening hearing devices

Visibility

  • Dedicated page on City Center website, listing on events and calendar pages
  • On-site signage

Theatre, Booth and Dimmer Room include:

  • 1 ETC Sensor3 Dimmer Rack 48×2
  • 1 16 input Socopex Panel (mounted to wall)
  • 16 Mult cables (various sizes)
  • 16 Mult Breakouts
  • 1 ETC Sensor rack 6 module for house lights
  • 1 Ion2000
  • 2 21” Dell touch screen monitors
  • 1 ETC Remote Video Interface
  • 1 Shotgun Microphone (program mic)
  • 1 Video Camera (infrared not included)
  • 2 Video monitors (1 in calling desk, 1 in booth)
  • 1 FOH Sound Rack for assisted listening/program feed
  • 1 FOH Video Distribution system
  • 1 RF Assisted Listening distribution
  • Booth and Dimmer Room include 200 amps of power

Ancillary Facilities include:

  • 2 Dressing Rooms each with monitors and chairs
  • Costume shop with shared washer and dryer
  • Rear stage corridor (shared)
  • Storage in calling booth
  • Lower lounge (shared)
  • Backstage restrooms
  • Restrooms at mezzanine level (shared)

Additional Information

  • Performance limit: 3 hour duration, 8 performances per week (additional hours incur a fee)
  • Please email [email protected] for in-house lighting and sound equipment specs or technical capabilities of the space
The Creative Center view

On Broadway

The Creative Center

311 West 43rd Street
(between 8th & 9th Ave.)

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STAGE I view

Off Broadway

STAGE I

131 West 55th Street
(between 6th & 7th Ave.)

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Stage II view

Off Broadway

Stage II

131 West 55th Street
(between 6th & 7th Ave.)

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