PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS
NEW YORk, NY

Playwrights Horizons was founded in 1971 and is one of the nation’s premier venues for new works. Situated at the heart of the new Theater Row on far West 42nd Street, Playwrights Horizons’ new home stands with five other new and renovated Off- Broadway theater houses. These spaces, owned and operated by 42nd Street Development Corporation, are a mix of not-for-profit and commercial theaters; one of the most vibrant Off-Broadway theatrical centers in New York.

The new Playwrights was built on the same lot as the old Playwrights building, which was vacated for a year during demolition and construction. The new building increased the seating capacity of the main stage auditorium, included an additional studio theater, and provided improved support spaces. Other accommodations in the new facility include administrative offi ces, a telemarketing office, one large and one small rehearsal room, dressing rooms, and spaces for stage departments such as carpentry, props, wardrobe, sound, and electrics.