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The Shiva Theatre is a flexible black-box space located on the 1st floor behind the Taub Box Office at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003. With seating configurations that vary by production, this intimate venue is ideal for rehearsals, workshops, and intimate performances. While Shiva Theatre itself hosts rehearsals and creation work, The Public Theater has a rich history of public productions and community programming in the East Village. Below you'll find practical details to help you plan a visit, including seating information, parking, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations. We’ve got you covered for a smooth, no-fuss experience when you’re securing access to related events or programs.
Seating at Shiva Theatre is flexible and varies by production, and a printable seating chart is available on The Public Theater’s venue seating charts page. For planning purposes, expect an intimate setting with up to 99 seats. Parking options include a valet garage at 403 Lafayette St and a Lafayette St. & Astor Place lot. Subway access includes the 6 line to Astor Place and the R/W lines to 8th St/NYU. Nearby hotels like The Standard East Village and The Bowery Hotel offer convenient stays, with additional options listed on local hotel guides for Public Theater venues. If you’re attending rehearsals, workshops, or related events, secure your seats through our trusted network and enjoy straightforward, reliable ticket access.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: up to 99 seats in the Shiva Theater (a flexible black-box space).
- Address: The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003.
- Venue type: Black-box, flexible seating configuration; located on the 1st floor behind the Taub Box Office.
- Seating chart: A Shiva Theater seating chart is downloadable via The Public Theater's venue seating charts page; configurations vary by production.
- Parking & transit: Valet garage at 403 Lafayette St and a Lafayette St. & Astor Place lot; subway access includes 6 to Astor Place and R/W to 8th St/NYU.
- Nearby hotels: Hotels such as The Standard East Village and The Bowery Hotel are within a short distance; more options are listed on hotel guides for Public Theater venues.
- Note on events: Shiva Theater itself does not host public performances; it is used for rehearsals/workshops. The Public Theater has hosted notable public productions (e.g., Hair in 1967).