Lucille Lortel Theatre, Off-Broadway theater in West Village, Manhattan, United States.
The Lucille Lortel Theatre is an Off-Broadway theater located on Christopher Street in the West Village district of Manhattan. The venue holds roughly 300 seats and presents productions throughout the year.
The building opened in 1953 as Theatre De Lys and was renamed in 1981 to honor Lucille Schweitzer. This renaming marked a significant turning point in the venue's history.
The theater launched 'The Threepenny Opera' in 1955, which ran for seven years and established the reputation of Off-Broadway productions in New York City.
The theater offers online ticket purchases and membership programs for regular attendees during the performance season. Most visitors find it straightforward to locate on Christopher Street in the West Village neighborhood.
The theater transitioned to nonprofit status in 1999 and focuses on experimental works and supporting emerging playwrights. This shift allowed the venue to become a platform for innovative and less conventional theatrical productions.
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