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About West End Theatre
Welcome to West End Theatre, a unique intimate performance space perched on the second floor of a historic church at 263 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024. Since 1999, this venue—officially dubbed the West End Theatre and run by Bedlam Theatre—has hosted nonprofit and professional theatre productions in a flexible seating environment designed to support a wide range of performances. The space offers a compact arrangement that can be configured in multiple configurations to suit each production, delivering a close-up, immersive experience for every audience member.
Whether you’re planning a contemporary play, a bold new work, or a post-show reading series, West End Theatre offers a warm, community-focused setting on the Upper West Side that’s easy to reach by transit and conveniently located near several hotels and dining options. We’ve got you covered with practical tips on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations to help you secure your seats with ease.
Plan your visit with confidence: the venue is accessible by the subway to 86th Street (1 train), and there are nearby parking options in the 86th Street corridor, including garages on or near W 88th St. If you’re driving, arrive early to secure a space on nearby streets or in local garages. For overnight stays, consider nearby hotels such as The Lucerne, Hotel Belleclaire, and The Belnord—each offering convenient access to the Upper West Side theatre scene. When you’re ready to book, we’ve got you with straightforward steps to secure your seats and a curated list of affiliate partners for hotels and dining to enhance your experience without the hassle.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: 263 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024 (Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew).
- Capacity: 74 seats.
- Venue type: intimate performance space on the second floor of a church; seating is flexible and can be arranged as needed.
- Seating chart/floor plan: floor plans available; seating arrangements adjustable per production.
- Transit: By subway, 1 to 86th St.
- Parking: Nearby garages and street parking options in the 86th Street area (e.g., garages on or near W 88th St; see local listings).
- Nearby hotels: The Lucerne (201 W 79th St), Hotel Belleclaire (2175 Broadway), The Belnord (225 W 86th St).
- Notable events hosted: non-profit and professional theatre companies; space managed by Bedlam Theatre; renamed West End Theatre in 1999.
- Renamed/dedicated branding: Officially dubbed the West End Theatre in 1999; still active as WET.