The JL Greene Theatre at Irish Arts Center is a flexible, multi-disciplinary venue in the heart of New York City, designed to host theatre, dance, music, visual arts, residencies, and special events. Named for the JL Greene Foundation, this intimate stage offers adaptable seating that can be arranged in End On, Three Quarters Thrust, or Cabaret configurations to suit each production. The theatre is part of the Irish Arts Center campus and sits at 726 11th Avenue with a business address at 553 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019.

Whether you’re attending a contemporary performance, a residency showcase, or a curated arts event, you’ll find a welcoming setup with seating options that can be adjusted to fit the production. We’ve got you covered with easy-to-navigate access details to help you plan your visit.

Facility highlights include telescopic seating to maximize intimacy, a dedicated space for live art, and the ability to host a range of programming in a compact footprint. The JL Greene Theatre is well-suited for performances that benefit from close audience interaction and flexible staging. For guests, reliable transit options and proximity to hotels and dining make a night out seamless. If you’re organizing a show or looking to attend, secure your seats through our trusted, straightforward process, and let us help you navigate parking, transit, and nearby amenities.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Official name: The JL Greene Theatre at Irish Arts Center (named after the JL Greene Foundation).
Location/address: 726 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10019; business address listed as 553 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019.
Capacity: Up to 199 seats in flexible configurations (varies by setup); some sources/listings cite smaller capacities depending on configuration.
Venue type: Flexible, multi-disciplinary theatre designed for theatre, dance, music, visual arts, residencies and special events.
Seating/chart: Telescopic/flexible seating with configurations such as End On, Three Quarters Thrust, and Cabaret.
Parking/Transit: SVI permit parking; valet garage on 51st Street between 10th & 11th Avenues (82" clearance). Subway: C/E to 50th Street; Bus: M50.
Nearby hotels: CIVILIAN Hotel (Hell’s Kitchen), Romer Hell’s Kitchen, Tempo by Hilton Times Square, Hard Rock Hotel New York, Carnegie Hotel, among others within a short distance.
Notable events hosted: Opened with Agreement (Lyric Theatre Belfast) in 2024; Irish Gothic exhibition/Patricia Hurl projects in 2025.
Renaming/demolition: The 11th Avenue JL Greene Theatre is active; the original West 51st Street building is undergoing Phase Two redevelopment (planned 2027–2029) into a smaller 75-seat venue as part of a two-building campus.