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About Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space
The Peter Jay Sharp Theatre is a fixed-seat, proscenium venue housed within Symphony Space on Manhattan's Upper West Side. With 715 total seats (562 in the orchestra and 153 in the balcony) and wheelchair accessibility, it hosts a diverse range of performances—from music to literary events and spoken-word programs. The theatre has been connected to the Thalia space through renovations while continuing to operate under the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre name.
Whether you’re buying tickets for a concert, a reading, or a multidisciplinary show, we've got you covered with straightforward, reliable ordering and handy venue details to help you plan a smooth visit.
Seating charts for the Sharp Theatre are available as PDFs through Symphony Space's Seating Plan & Specs page, so you can view the layout before you buy. For parking, plan ahead: public parking at 169 West 95th Street offers a special rate with a Symphony Space ticket stub, and additional garages are nearby. For transit, the venue is easily reachable by multiple subway lines (1, 2, 3 to 96th St; B and C to 96th St/Central Park West) and bus routes M104, M7, and M11. Walking from 96th Street is a common option for many attendees.
Nearby hotels like Hotel Newton and the Belleclaire on Broadway provide convenient lodging options, making Peter Jay Sharp Theatre a practical stop for a full Upper West Side experience. We highlight affiliate-friendly hotel and dining partners to help you secure comfortable stays and great pre- or post-show meals. If you’re curious about past performers and events—Patti Smith, Patti LuPone, George Saunders, and other acclaimed artists have graced the stage, reflecting the venue’s rich, multifaceted programming.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 715 fixed seats (562 in the orchestra, 153 in the balcony) with a proscenium stage and wheelchair accessibility.
- Address: 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY 10025-6990.
- Venue type: Peter Jay Sharp Theatre is a fixed-seat, proscenium theatre within Symphony Space; hosts a wide range of performances beyond music.
- Seating chart: Downloadable PDF seating chart available from Symphony Space (Seating Plan & Specs page).
- Parking: Public parking at 169 West 95th Street with a special rate (e.g., $25 for 6 hours) with Symphony Space ticket stub; other nearby garages also available.
- Transit: By Subway (1, 2, 3 to 96th St; B and C to 96th St/Central Park West); Bus routes M104, M7, M11; walking from 96th St is common.
- Nearby hotels: Hotels such as Hotel Newton are within walking distance; others like the Belleclaire are nearby on Broadway.
- Notable events hosted: Patti Smith—Bread of Angels (Jan 21, 2026); Patti LuPone: Songs From a Hat (Mar 19, 2025); George Saunders Thalia Book Club events (2022, 2026); Selected Shorts with Saunders & Zadie Smith (2018); Pallett Live in New York City (May 10, 2024).
- Renovations: The building has undergone renovations to connect the Sharp Theatre with the Thalia, while the venue continues to operate under the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre name.