The Theater Center
Entertainment ProvidersNew York, United States11-50 Employees
The Theater Center is a mid-sized entertainment venue in New York City’s Theater District that opened in 2005 to present Off-Broadway offerings. The complex spans about 20,000 square feet and houses two performance spaces, rehearsal rooms, expansive lobbies, Wi‑Fi, two bars, and merchandise stands. It emphasizes accessibility with features such as wheelchair access, an elevator from the 50th Street entrance, assistive listening devices, and is testing live AI translation in more than 50 languages. The venue targets theatergoers and practitioners seeking contemporary and classic productions, acting classes, and flexible event spaces. The Anne L. Bernstein Theater hosts Perfect Crime, noted as New York’s longest-running play, while the Jerry Orbach Theater showcases newer productions including The Office! A Musical Parody, Friends! A Musical Parody, and Singfeld! A Musical About Nothing. In 2025, The Theater Center announced a partnership with Wordly to provide captions in more than 60 languages via a smartphone page or optional earbuds.