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Roy Arias Theatres offer compact, intimate performance spaces in the heart of Manhattan. With multiple rooms under the Roy Arias umbrella, you can experience intimate drama, comedy, and cutting-edge performances in a setting that prioritizes accessibility and convenience. Note that some spaces have undergone closures or renamings in recent years, so always check the current venue status when planning your visit.
Key spaces include RA Stage II (55 seats) and RA Stage IV (99 seats) at the Roy Arias Theatre footprint on 616 9th Ave, as well as the 777 Theatre (147 seats) historically housed at 777 8th Ave. The Times Square Arts Center / Roy Arias Payan Theater at 300 West 43rd Street is another historically associated venue. This page provides seating details, parking and transit options, and curated affiliate recommendations for nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your tickets and plan a smooth trip to Times Square.
Getting to these venues is straightforward via New York City's transit network. The area is served by several subway lines, including A, C, E at 42nd St–Port Authority and connections to Times Square, making it easy to reach from across the city. For drivers, SpotHero and other parking apps list multiple nearby garages with typical event pricing. If you’re staying in town, affiliate partner hotels and nearby restaurants offer convenient options within walking distance of these intimate performance spaces.
Note: some Roy Arias spaces have faced closures or renamings in recent years. Always verify the current venue name and operating status before purchasing tickets. We’ve got you covered with up-to-date details and easy access to secure seating for your next NY theater night.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacities: RA Stage II (55 seats), RA Stage IV (99 seats), 777 Theatre (147 seats).
- Venues/addresses: Roy Arias Theatre at 616 9th Ave; Times Square Arts Center / Roy Arias Payan Theater at 300 West 43rd Street; 777 Theatre at 777 8th Ave.
- Current status: several spaces are reported as out of business or permanently closed; 777 Theatre is listed as out of business by NYC tourism sources; Times Square Arts Center Roy Arias Theater is noted as permanently closed by BroadwayWorld.
- Notable past events: Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man (at 777 Theatre, 2014–2018); Times Square International Theater Festival (at Times Square Arts Center, 2011).
- Parking: nearby garages available; SpotHero lists multiple garage options near Roy Arias Studios & Theaters with typical event pricing.
- Transit: located in/near Times Square; accessible via major subway lines (A, C, E to 42nd St–Port Authority; connections to Times Square).
- Nearby hotels: Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel (811 Seventh Ave); Row NYC Hotel (700 Eighth Ave); Paramount Hotel (235 West 46th Street).
- Note on demolition/renaming: 777 Eighth Ave site has had demolition activity proposed for a hotel; several Roy Arias spaces have been reported as closed or renamed in recent years.