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 coziest theater at New World Stages, Stage 5’s wrap around mezzanine and comfortable orchestra seating practically envelope the stage, allowing audiences to experience productions as if in the same room with the performers.
DETAILS ON STAGE 5'S ACCESSIBILITY
Access Information
Theatre is wheelchair accessible.
Accessibility by Seating Section
Orchestra Location: There are no steps between rows.
Mezzanine Location: There are steps between rows. Wheelchair seating does not involve steps.
Wheelchair | Companion Seat Locations:
Orchestra: J1 | J2, H1, H2; J4 | J5, H5, H6; J6 | J7, H7, H8; J11 | J12, H11, H12; J16 | J16, H17, H18
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.
Theatre Policies
The use of cameras, recording devices, cell phones, beepers, and other electronic devices during the performance is prohibited. 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.
