Vineyard Theatre, Off-Broadway theatre in Union Square, Manhattan, US
The Vineyard Theatre is an Off-Broadway theater building near Union Square in Manhattan with seating for about 130 people. It features original plays and musicals performed in an intimate room where audiences sit close to the stage and performers.
The venue was established in 1981 and grew into an important home for experimental theater and emerging artists. Over the decades, groundbreaking musicals and award-winning plays have premiered here.
The name reflects the original vision of a small, relaxed gathering space for artists and audiences to connect. Today, visitors experience theater here in a closely shared environment, where the performance feels direct and personal.
The venue is located in downtown Manhattan and is easy to reach by public transportation. Plan your visit by checking the performance schedule in advance, as the theater does not operate every day.
The space is the birthplace of two major Broadway productions that went on to receive widespread recognition. These successes show how small theaters play a vital role in discovering new stories and talent.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1981
Capacity: 132
Website: http://vineyardtheatre.org
GPS coordinates: 40.73480,-73.98880
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43
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