New World Stages | Stage 3

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DRAG: THE MUSICAL

Alaska’s DRAG: The Musical is an instant cult classic with an original story that speaks to all generations.

Two Drag Houses, both alike in indignity, fight to survive in a wig-snatching, diva-licious journey of fashion, family, and forgiveness. Leave the lip-syncs at the door, darling. Get ready for Drag realness. REAL singing, in a REAL theatre, with REAL DRAMA! When their cherished clubs are threatened, these queens will have to team up to overcome the odds and slay the house down.

“Every gag, every lyric, every cross of the stage is oozing with the star quality that makes DRAG a ticket worth every penny.” – BroadwayWorld

“They hit the ball out of the park. Rowdy fun with the glamor and veneer of a Broadwaymusical.” – BroadwayWorld

“Drag at its best.” – Entertainment Weekly

“After making waves with a cameo-filled album and award-winning staging, DRAG: The Musicalis ready to run full steam ahead — wearing a pair of stilettos, mind you.” – Billboard

“An epic cast of drag, theater, and LGBTQ+ icons.” – Entertainment Tonight

“Stacked to the nines with an all-star cast.” – PopMatters

DRAG: The Musical Off Broadway Show Tickets

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.

Wheelchair | Companion Seat Locations:
Orchestra: P101 | P102, O101, O102; P103 | P104, O103, O104, P105 | P106, O107, O108; P109 | P110, O109, O110

Mezzanine: D20 | D18, D16, D14

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.

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).  In 2009, the Tony Award winning musical Avenue Q took residence in Stage 3.

THEATRE SPECS

Stage 3
New World Stages
340 West 50th Street
Between 8th and 9th and Avenues
New York, NY 10019

Seating Chart