NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

Education at New York City Center utilizes the performing arts as a resource to ignite the imagination and promote deep engagement in the teaching and learning processes. World-renowned artists who perform on our mainstage communicate their unique aesthetic and cultural contributions to stimulate knowledge, appreciation and creativity.

Each year City Center reaches more than 6,000 students, Kindergarten to grade 12, through dance and musical theater performances and in-school performance workshops. In-depth residencies engage young people in building technical and expressive skills, personal voice and collaborative spirit. Residencies culminate with student showcases of works-in-progress, in the schools and at the City Center studios. Master classes and open rehearsals are offered to high school and university students. Innovative workshops are crafted for families, seniors and other special groups that express an interest in collaborating with City Center.

City Center’s education programs address the NYC Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts, as well as the New York State Standards in the Arts, English Language Arts and Social Studies.

• Landmark Status: National Register of Historic Places, New York City Landmark
• Directions: Subway: F, N, Q, R to 57th Street
  Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M10, M20, M31, M57, M104

• Box Office: Hours: Mon-Sat 12-8 pm; Sun 12-7:30 pm
• Disability Access: New York City Center Mainstage, Stage I and Stage II are accessible to people with wheelchairs. Please advise the center at the time of ticket purchase of your particular needs.
• Disability Assistance: Manhattan Theatre Club presents one signed performance for each production. For schedule call (212) 399-3030. Assisted listening devices, both wireless FM and infrared, are available free of charge at the Manhattan Theatre Club and New York City Center Mainstage.
• Space Rental: New York City Center is available for daily and weekly rental by performing arts companies, concert promoters, fund raisers, business meeting planners and others for a variety of special presentations both public and private. New York City Center studios are ideal spaces for dance, music and theater. There are large, column-free spaces equipped with sprung dance floors, mirrors, pianos and portable barres. Studios are open seven days a week, 9 am-11 pm. The entrance to the studios is located at 130 West 56th Street between Avenue of the Americas and Seventh Avenue.

Get involved with New York City Center

• Volunteer Opportunities: New York City Center welcomes a few, select volunteers to assist with the merchandise boutique, the Membership information booth and patron lounge hospitality during evening and matinee performances of Encores! Great American Musicals in Concert, as well as to provide clerical support during business hours for special projects. For further information, and to arrange a volunteer interview, please contact the Marketing Department at mkt@nycitycenter.org.
• Memberships: Generous support from members helps City Center remain a prominent performing arts venue with ever-expanding programming, partnerships and educational initiatives. Join today and gain access to behind-the-scenes experiences not available to the general public. Membership offers a variety of special benefits and privileges designed to enrich and enhance your City Center experience.
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