New World Stages | Stage 3

ROLLING THUNDER

One War. A Thousand Stories. Music that Lives Forever.

Rolling Thunder captures the pulse and drama of a momentous era: combining intimate stories, epic songs, and stunning visuals, the show transports audiences to an era of political unrest, anti-war protest and a generation on the brink of revolution.

A passionate story of courage, love and resilience wraps around rock classics that defined a generation, including “Born To Be Wild,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Gimme Shelter,” "People Get Ready,” “Magic Carpet Ride,” “The Letter,” “All Along The Watchtower,” and “Help Me Make it Through the Night.”

Acclaimed in Australia as “a musical and dramatic triumph” (Herald Sun) and “a must see for any rock music or musical theatre fan” (BroadwayWorld), Rolling Thunder is an electrifying and emotional experience about love, endurance, bravery and loss on the battlefield and at home.

Rolling Thunder 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