Daryl Roth Theatre, Off-Broadway theatre in Union Square, Manhattan, US
The Daryl Roth Theatre occupies a four-story Edwardian-era building with white granite cladding and Corinthian columns on East 15th Street. The space contains two distinct performance halls of different capacities, allowing for varied types of productions.
The building was designed and constructed between 1905 and 1907 by architect Henry Bacon as Union Square Savings Bank. It was converted into a theatre in 1998 while retaining its original classical architectural character.
The theatre bears the name of its founder and longtime producer who championed Off-Broadway productions. Visitors experience a sense of closeness here, as both performance spaces create an immediate connection between stage and audience.
The theatre is just steps from Union Square subway station, making it easy to reach. It offers wheelchair accessibility throughout and provides captioning services during performances.
The building retains its original bank architecture with decorative ornaments such as lions and classical details adorning its exterior. These elements give the theatre an unexpected sense of historical grandeur and dignity.
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