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About The Duke On 42nd Street
Welcome to The Duke On 42nd Street, an intimate black-box theatre located on the second floor of New 42 Studios in Midtown Manhattan. With a flexible retractable seating unit and a perimeter gallery, this venue offers an up-close theatrical experience in a vibrant, easily accessible area near Times Square. The Duke hosts respected organizations such as The Playwrights Realm, Red Bull Theater, Primary Stages, Theatre for a New Audience, and the National Theatre of Great Britain. Whether you’re attending a production or supporting a festival, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, reliable ticket access and practical venue details.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 199 seats (some sources list 200; configuration may vary).
- Address: 229 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 (between 7th and 8th Avenues).
- Venue type: intimate black-box theatre on the second floor of New 42 Studios; features a fully retractable seating unit and a perimeter gallery.
- Seating configuration: approximately 57' × 49.5' × 19.5' space with a custom retractable unit; seating around the perimeter with gallery.
- Parking: no on-site parking; nearby public parking options exist (closest listings include spots on West 43rd Street).
- Transit: access via multiple 42nd Street/Times Square subways (1,2,3,7,N,Q,R,W,S) and nearby buses; building has mezzanine-level box office and elevator access.
- Nearby hotels: several options within walking distance, including The Knickerbocker, Hilton Times Square, Westin Times Square, and other Times Square area hotels.
- Notable events/hosts: has hosted organizations such as The Playwrights Realm, Red Bull Theater, Primary Stages, Theatre for a New Audience, and the National Theatre of Great Britain.
- Renamed/demolished: The venue remains part of New 42 Studios and has not been demolished or renamed as of 2026.