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New York Theatre Workshop, situated in the heart of the vibrant East Village in New York city, is renowned for its compelling productions and development of fundamentally new work. For over three decades, this iconic venue has played a vital role in the world of theatre, having nurtured numerous powerhouse talents and launching seminal works that have transferred to Broadway and beyond. Notable productions include 'RENT,' 'Once,' and 'Hadestown'. The edifice itself is extraordinarily intimate, accommodating just 199 seats, thereby creating an aura of distinct connection between audiences and performers. The theatre retains the charm of a historical 19th-century building but is equipped with cutting-edge technology to accommodate transformative sets. The workshop offers an imaginative array of programs to reach as diverse an audience as possible, making it a beloved cultural destination. **How to get to the venue**: New York Theatre Workshop is located at 79 E. 4th Street, between Cooper Square & 2nd Avenue in the East Village. It is accessible by subway using the F train to 2nd Avenue, the 6 train to Bleecker Street, the B/D/F/M train to Broadway-Lafayette Street and the R train to 8th Street-NYU. If travelling by bus, use the M8 bus line. Local parking garages can be found at E 9th St. and E 11th St.

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Founded in 1979 by Stephen Graham, New York Theatre Workshop is one of the leading producing theatres of new work in the United States. The company’s first production was *A Day in the Life of the Czar*, written by Frank O’Hara and V.R. Lang and directed by Peter Sellars. In 1992, NYTW moved into its current home, a 199-seat capacity theatre in the East Village area of Manhattan.

NYTW's inaugural production at 79 East 4th St. was Leo Bassi’s *C. Colombo Inc.*, which opened in October 1992. The company has produced a number of landmark shows over the years including new works from Caryl Churchill, Athol Fugard, Tony Kushner, Doug Wright, and more.

One of NYTW's most well-known productions is Jonathan Larson’s musical *Rent*, which the compaany developed over two years before a premiere in January 1996. *Rent* transferred to Broadway’s [Nederlander Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/nederlander-theatre) and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Musical.

In 2005, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development granted NYTW a vacant building at 72 East 4th Street. After extensive renovations, the building officially opened in September 2011 as NYTW’s scenery, costume, and production shop.

## How to get to New York Theatre Workshop off Broadway

New York Theatre Workshop is closest to the 2nd Ave. subway stop on the F line. The closest bus stop is 2 Av./East 3 St. on the M15 line and Bowery/E 3 St. on the M103 line.

[Read a complete guide to New York Theatre Workshop's history, famous and upcoming productions, and nearby attractions and restaurants.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/new-york-theatre-workshop-guide-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-east-village)

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New York Theatre Workshop, established in 1979, is known for producing new works in U.S. theatre. Notable productions include Pulitzer prize-winning musical, Rent.

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New York Theatre Workshop, a historic yet modern venue in East Village, is renowned for developing innovative works often transferred to Broadway and beyond.

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