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About Steeple Playhouse

Steeple Playhouse is a community-focused performing arts center owned and operated by Your Theatre, Inc. Located at 159 William Street in downtown New Bedford, MA, this renovated church hosts a diverse lineup of productions, including contemporary plays, concerts, and seasonal favorites. The venue emphasizes accessible, affordable live theater in a welcoming space with flexible seating that adapts to each production.

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Whether you’re grabbing a night out with friends or planning a cultural outing for the family, Steeple Playhouse makes tickets easy to secure. We’ve got you covered with straightforward purchasing and up-to-date venue details to help you arrive ready for the performance.

Parking is convenient with a city lot at 6th & William St and metered street parking that’s free during evenings and weekends. An accessible entrance is on the 6th Street side, and the venue is accessible by local transit, including SRTA bus service in downtown New Bedford. With the MBTA South Coast Rail launching nearby on March 24, 2025, getting to Steeple Playhouse has become even more convenient for regional theater lovers.

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Nearby accommodations and dining options make it easy to extend your visit. Consider staying at the Fairfield Inn & Suites New Bedford or the New Bedford Harbor Hotel (Ascend), with other nearby options like Whalers Inn for various budgets and preferences. For a complete evening, we also recommend affiliate-friendly dining options and hotels to simplify your planning.

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Notable past productions include Murder on the Orient Express (opening season, 2023), A Doll’s House Part 2, and regular events from the New Bedford Jazz Festival, plus the annual A Christmas Carol in 2025. Check our listings for current shows, dates, and booking details as performances are scheduled independently.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 159 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
  • Venue type: Community-focused performing arts center owned/operated by Your Theatre, Inc., housed in a renovated church
  • Capacity: Top seating around 261 (target ~285); seating via pews with portable stage options
  • Seating chart: No publicly published seating chart; pew-based sanctuary seating described; flexible configuration
  • Parking: City lot at 6th & William St; metered street parking free evenings and weekends; accessible entrance on 6th St side
  • Transit: SRTA bus service downtown; MBTA South Coast Rail opened March 24, 2025 with nearby New Bedford stations
  • Nearby hotels: Fairfield Inn & Suites New Bedford; New Bedford Harbor Hotel (Ascend); additional options like Whalers Inn nearby
  • Notable events: Murder on the Orient Express (opening season, 2023); A Doll’s House Part 2; New Bedford Jazz Festival; annual A Christmas Carol (2025)