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Avenue Q
HISTORY
Constructed on the site of the third Madison Square Garden (1925-1968), New World Stages was originally built as the Loews Cineplex Entertainment movie theater (1994-2001) in Worldwide Plaza. Following substantial renovations, the theater re-opened as Dodger Stages in 2004 and was renamed New World Stages on March 16, 2006. The theater complex has housed many commercial theatrical productions, as well as numerous corporate events, readings, and concerts.
ARCHITECTURE
The architects were Beyer, Blinder, and Belle. The theatre designers were Sachs Morgan, and the interior designer was Klara Zieglerova. The largest Off-Broadway theater size in New York, Stage 3’s blue velvet seats in a traditional orchestra/ mezzanine arrangement invite audiences to enjoy their favorite productions in an intimate environment, with ample leg room and excellent sightlines.
DETAILS ON STAGE 3'S ACCESSIBILITY
Access Information
Theatre is wheelchair accessible.
Accessibility by Seating Section
Orchestra Location: There are no steps between rows.
Mezzanine Location: Wheelchair seating does not involve steps.
Handrails: Available on every step in the Mezzanine.
Elevators/Escalator
There is an elevator and escalator from the ground level to the theater level.
Restroom
Restrooms are wheelchair accessible on the Orchestra and Mezzanine levels.
Water Fountain
Located on the Orchestra level.
NOW PLAYING
Avenue Q
Winner of the TONY® “TRIPLE CROWN” for BEST MUSICAL, BEST SCORE and BEST BOOK, AVENUE Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. Don't miss out on this chance to save big on this long-running Broadway hit!
AVENUE Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named PRINCETON who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets KATE (the girl next door), ROD (the Republican), TREKKIE (the internet sexpert), LUCY THE SLUT (need we say more?), and other colorful types who help PRINCETON finally discover his purpose in life!
"Of all the musicals hatched in the post-2000 age of irony, AVENUE Q has remained the FRESHEST and FUNNIEST!" - Variety
CRITIC'S PICK: "SWEETLY SATIRIC and SURPRISINGLY FRESH!" - The New York Times
"Avenue Q" is still one of the hippest theatrical destinations in New York." - Backstage
"The TONY AWARD-WINNING musical remains as SHARP AND FUNNY AS EVER!" - Theatermania
CRITIC'S PICK: "'Avenue Q' remains a sly and winning piece of metamusical tomfoolery." - Time Out New York
CRITIC'S PICK: "Somehow, the jokes seem funnier, the songs catchier, and the talented ensemble better than ever." - New York Magazine
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PRODUCTIONS
Stage 3 has been home to Mandy Patinkin in Concert (2004), Modern Orthodox starring Molly Ringwald and Jason Biggs (2004), A Mother A Daughter and a Gun (2005), Burleigh Grime$ (2006), and Mimi LeDuck starring Eartha Kitt (2006).
THEATRE SPECS
Stage 3
New World Stages
340 West 50th Street
Between 8th and 9th and Avenues
New York, NY 10019
Year Built 2004
Seating Capacity 499 Total
Wheelchair 6
Aisle Transfer Arm 4
Theatre Dimensions
Adjustable Proscenium: 44’-11” W x 18’-9” H
Height of Grid (Over Stage): 19’ 6”
Depth to front of stage: 25’ 6”
Stage Type: Proscenium
Seating Chart
