Minetta Lane Theatre

We love this theater and all their performances are phenomenal! We came to see Cinderella, Nutcracker Rouge and Snow White! The shows are sexy, intelligent and extraordinary! A MUST-​SEE in NYC!

I loved this theatre. We came to see Nutcracker Rouge here the other day and it was a blast! I say… they need more alcohol choices haha like some draft beers or some whiskey.

This theater gives you the sense of grandeur and big theater seating you expect from an NYC performance, but on a more intimate level. I prefer mezzanine seating at events to get a view of all the staging and choreography, but as a shorter person that frequently leaves me behind the world’s tallest man blocking my view. Fortunately in this theater, the stadium seating is staggered enough to give a clear view to everyone.
The space is beautiful and filled with vintage charm. Grab a cocktail at intermission and sit on one of the petite couches to feel like you’re in a swanky Gatsby party.
**Note, if you have a chance to see Company XIV perform here (Nutcracker Rouge, Cinderella or Snow White) DO IT! Ballet meets burlesque in a beautiful, funny, exotic performance. Not necessarily about the theater, but I believe this is the one place they perform.
Restrooms are on the lowest level. Ladies — it’s only 4 stalls, so prepare to wait a few minutes or get online fast.

Original home of Jason Robert Brown’s «The Last Five Years» — so I am destined to forever be enamored with this place.
It’s got an appealing «downtown vibe» to counteract the traditional theater-​going experience. The venue is well-​kept, though the seats aren’t particularly comfortable.
It’s also surrounded by endless spots for a post-​show drink, bite to eat, or dessert. So that’s a huge plus.

Its a small venue with good sound. Not pretty, but that doesn’t matter to me. My problem? Management inexplicably put a ladder in the seats, which makes tight seats unbearably tight and uncomfortable. In addition it is collecting beer cans from previous patrons.

Arrived to see the Revolution in the elbow of Ragnar Agnarsson performance. Very pleasant reception at ticket booth, comfortable seating well designed to see over row in front of you, drinks and snacks concression conveniently near the entrance. Theater is located right near West 4^th st so its easy to grab a bite or drink after a show. Nice spot amd very good show

Amazing little theater! I came here and sat all the way in the back, nearly the last row and the best thing is that you get a great view regardless! The acoustics in the place were impeccable and you really get to see all the details you would normally miss in a giant broadway theater.
The show we saw relied heavily on special lighting for set changes and I absolutely loved it — it’s environmentally friendly and really did so much to change each scene with little work.
The theater is an easy subway ride from Penn Station, the train leaves you literally a block away. I actually came up from Trenton, NJ, and made it in 1 hr 38 mins flat to catch an 8 pm show! It was a pleasant surprise to see how easy it was to get to a show mid-​week. I really like the area too, there are plenty of bars and restaurants to get something to eat before or after the show too. I will definitely be returning!

Very friendly staff in this intimate venue. I came to see the musical «Revolution In the Elbow of Ragnar Agnarsson Furniture Painter.» The box office was open early which was very convenient. The theater might be a bit hard to find, but it’s right off the Avenue of the Americas. Just leave a little extra time to find it.

First things first — Thank you Unilocal for the free tickets!!! It was a phenomenal experience and I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to go. I LOVE musicals, plays — I just love the entire theatrical productions. It makes me feel all warm and tingly inside and lights my eyes up like a 5 year old on Christmas.
Locating the theatre is a little bit of a mission, its on a small quiet street so keep an eye out. The theatre IS small/​intimate like others have pointed out, but thats nothing to complain about. You get to be very close to the stage regardless of where you’re seated. There’s a tiny bar inside where they have a delicious wine selection and the bartender is super interesting and really sweet!
Now on to the show, «Revolution In the Elbow of Ragnar Agnarsson Furniture Painter», the title was a little odd and I didn’t know what to expect at ALL. But it truly was wonderful, and they had cute medical puns which I enjoyed SO much (probably a little too much because I was laughing so loud). I just wished we could speak to the actors afterwards, that would’ve made my night.
Afterwards we went down the block and got some Artichoke Pizza — UH YUM!!!

Really nice and clean theatre. Very small, but intimate. Theres also a small bar to get your drink on. Nice and helpful staff. It might be hard to find, its on a really small hidden side street.

Wish I could do half stars… My rating is a 4 ½ star :)
This theatre is cute and small, very charming. They have a bar which is always great. We saw Nutcracker Rouge which was such a fun show. It’s a burlesque-​like show, so adults only. Staff was fantastic, great dancing & singing, very talented group.
The theatre had comfortable seats and I don’t think there was a bad seat in the theatre since its small. I took away a half star because there’s only one way into the row of seats, so we were continuously getting up to let people in (we were in 2 of the first 4 seats, first row balcony). It is very charming though so I didn’t let that one nuisance ruin my experience, it was great.

If you weren’t looking, you might not know it’s there. It’s not just Minetta Tavern (
) that gets top billing on Minetta Lane, one of the better Off Broadway venues is also here and is aply named the Minetta Lane Theatre.
A small theater by the gargantuan Broadway standards, this place seats just 399 folks. This basically means there really isn’t a bad seat in the house and the acoustics are just perfect for an intimate performance. If there was a great seat I could think of, it would most definitely be the balcony, certainly among the nicest I’ve seen for a theater this size.
And with all the great options in the West Village, it is sometimes nice to take a break from the touristy hooplah of Midtown. The quality of the shows they bring in here are top notch, just keep an eye out for the next best thing as they feature new stuff more often than not.
Now all that is missing, is a dedicated website. Playbill and Ticketmaster can get taxing on these eyes.

What a phenomenal and well acted show.
Falling tells the story of a family whose son is autistic and can have violent spells. A very eye opening experience into the lives of these families (based on true stories).
My friends and I even stayed afterwards for the Q and A session with the actors and it was very enlightening. You begin to ask yourself very deep questions such as «What is better for the family — to have this child at home, to find a home to care for the child, to not have the child at all, etc.?» and you begin to realize there is no right or wrong answer and it is a very tough situation for all involved. You learned about the hardships these families go through to find appropriate care for their child and not have it come at the expense of their lives and the lives of other children in the home.
I would highly recommend this play to everyone. and
even has discounted tickets. I was able to see this play for the low price of $ 11 but it was definitely worth way more!
bravo to the actor who played Josh — -if this had been a movie, you would have won an Oscar for sure.

I got my dose of culture this week at Minetta Lane Theatre. Small theatre currently showing Falling — an intense family drama that had my in tears by the halfway point. The acting was amazing, convincing, and totally enjoyable to watch. We got post-​Sandy special tickets for $ 30 which is an amazing price for NYC theatre (even off-​broadway).

3.5 stars
Three years ago, I only came to Greenwich village to get drunk and Mamoun’s but I have been discovering other treasure troves here off-​late. Minetta lane theater was one of them. I watched the Falling here on a particularly depressing day of my life and for some reason (The plot of the show is quite intense and grave) it seemed to cheer me up. The show was about an autistic adult and his family and my problems seemed small compared to what such families go through. Great acting and I loved the feathers. I had to pick one up as a souvenir.
The theater is small and cozy with friendly staff. It has exposed brick walls which always seems to do the trick for me. Do not bother eating here since there are tons of great places to eat around. I got really cheap tickets from Goldstar. Cheap things do come at their own price. I had terrible seats to the right corner. This was perhaps the only part of the theater with poor visibility to the stage. The only solace was that the theater was small and there was not too much movement on stage for this show.

We saw «Falling», the story of a large autistic young man and the trials his family faces. Great play, although I could see it being quite scary and a reality check for families of young, severely autistic children. The theatre itself is small and a bit cramped but with a very friendly staff, and we had great seats even though we acquired them through Club Free Time, which I also highly recommend. After many visits to NYC, this was our first time in the Greenwich Village area and we loved it. There were people everywhere and every conceivable type of food to eat you could imagine. Go early to enjoy the funky ambiance of this ecclectic neighborhood.

Off Off Broadway for sure. Small venue that houses a variety of plays. I never even knew this place was here until I attended a play here recently. Intimate and cozy place with a decent view of the stage from either the floor seats or the balcony area. Small cencessions area and nice staff. Actually a good sized stage for the space with a decent sound/​lighting system. Seating was ok but can be a bit cramped.
Best part about this place is the location in the village as there are a lot of food and drink options within walking distance.

It’s a small venue, but it’s right in a good area of the Village. It’s on a small street where you wouldn’t know that there is a theatre there. A good thing about a small place is that if it’s a comedy show, there is a lot of audience interaction.
They sell booze there! yay!

A last minute invitation brought me to Minetta Lane for The Garden of Earthly Delights a Dance performance based on the triptych painting. The performance brought me back to my days at Bard College-​I only wish I had a mind altering experience to complete that aspect of the experience.
My friend and I were two of 5 people in the audience under the age of 50 which may explain why everyone thought it was so hot-​it was a tad warm but perhaps the nude body stockings the performers wore was to blame?
Small, adequate-​sight lines decent and super easy to get to on public transportation.

Minetta Lane Theater is an intimate Off-​Broadway theater. If you do plan to buy tickets, just about every seat in the house is good, even if you’re stacked in the back of the orchestra. Perhaps seats in the balcony might not be great, but you really won’t miss any of the action on stage.
Overall, it’s an okay place to see a show. It’s not a fancy place, and certainly a face-​life would be much appreciated. However, I do see the occasional gem here, so it’s always worth keeping an eye out for productions at the Minetta Lane Theater.
INSIDER’S TIP: Many shows here eventually offer discount codes through different Broadway ticket websites. You can purchase tickets at 40−50% less face value, even if you’re buying directly from the box office.