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 perfect mid-size Off-Broadway theater, Stage 2’s red velvet stadium-style seating provides optimal vantage points from every location. In an auditorium voluminous enough for grand productions, it has the proximity desired for the most intimate performances.
DETAILS ON STAGE 2'S ACCESSIBILITY
Access Information
Theatre is wheelchair accessible.
Accessibility by Seating Section
Orchestra Location: There are steps between rows. Wheelchair seating does not involve steps.
Wheelchair | Companion Seat Locations:
Orchestra: P102 | P103, O101, O102; P104 | P105, O103, O104, P106 | P107, O105, O106; P108 | P109, O107, O108; D7 | D9, C9, C11; D8 | D10, C10, C12
Elevators/Escalator
There is an elevator and escalator from the ground level to the theater level.
Please Note: The 50th Street escalator at New World Stages is being replaced and will be unavailable from 7/24/23 – 10/20/23.
Restroom
Restrooms are wheelchair accessible on the Orchestra and Mezzanine levels.
Water Fountain
Located on the Orchestra level.
Theatre Policies
The use of cameras, recording devices, cell phones, beepers, and other electronic devices during the performance is prohibited, except as permitted for accessibility services. Everyone attending a performance must have a ticket. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of management. Wheelchair and mobility-impaired seating is intended for patrons with mobility disabilities. Children under the age of four years will not be admitted. No outside food or beverage permitted, unless medically necessary. No weapons permitted on the premises.
