New World Stages, a compact and dynamic Off-Broadway complex in the heart of Midtown West, houses multiple intimate theatres including Stage 2. With a capacity of about 350 seats, Stage 2 offers a close, immersive experience inside an underground setting that’s easy to reach from Manhattan and nearby neighborhoods. The venue has a rich history within the complex, formerly known as Dodger Stages and renamed New World Stages in 2006, and has been proudly operated by the Shubert Organization since 2017. Whether you’re catching a cutting-edge play or a memorable musical moment, Stage 2 is designed to deliver a memorable night out without the fuss.

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Parking options include nearby garages and ParkWhiz listings for convenient access at locations like 317 W 50th St and 304 W 49th St. The closest subway stop is 50th Street, served by the C and E lines, making Stage 2 easily accessible from across New York City. For a complete NYC theatre visit, we’ve highlighted nearby hotels and restaurants to keep your plans simple and connected.

Venue details: New World Stages: Stage 2, 340 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019. Capacity ~350. Part of a five-theatre complex, Stage 2 is an atmospheric underground space ideal for intimate performances that feel close to the action.

Seating & Accessibility

Seating capacity: approximately 350 seats
Configuration: intimate auditorium designed for clear sightlines and close audience interaction
Accessible seating: available; please contact us for accessibility arrangements and seating options

Parking & Transportation

Parking: Nearby garages and street parking options; consider ParkWhiz for reserved spaces
Metro/Transit: Closest subway stop is 50th Street (C and E lines)

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Notable past associations with the broader New World Stages complex include TEDxBroadway events, Drumstruck, Gazillion Bubble Show, and Rent the Runway’s fifth anniversary celebrations, underscoring the venue’s versatility and cultural relevance in New York City’s theatre scene.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: 350 seats (Stage 2).
Address: 340 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019.
Venue type: Off-Broadway theatre within a five-theatre complex (underground).
Seating chart: Stage 2 configured for about 350 seats.
Parking: nearby garages; ParkWhiz options available (e.g., 317 W 50th St, 304 W 49th St, etc.).
Transit: closest subway stop is 50th Street (C and E lines).
Nearby hotels: The Belvedere Hotel (West 48th–St 319), Hampton Inn Times Square North (Eighth Ave 851), Longacre House (West 50th St 305), 250W50 Midtown West (West 50th St 250), Washington Jefferson at Times Square (West 51st St 318).
Notable events hosted: TEDxBroadway, Rent the Runway’s fifth anniversary, The Last Five Years filming; Drumstruck and Gazillion Bubble Show have been associated with the complex in the past.
Renamed/demolished: Originally Dodger Stages; renamed New World Stages in 2006; owned/operated by the Shubert Organization since 2017.