Theatre

Initiatives

The annual collection of world-class public performances and innovative industry gatherings taking place throughout the month of January at various NYC venues

Live Performance Industry Council

Created to develop strategies to drive inclusive growth in the sector, support the city’s creative economy, and ensure the industry recovers beyond pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels

Seats on the Spectrum

The extension of the pilot that Seats has begun with Roundabout Theatre Company and the New Victory Theater—a leading Broadway theater and a prestigious Off-Broadway institution presenting work for kids and families—to make mainstream performances welcoming to audience members on the autism spectrum.

GalaPro Partnership

MOME is partnering with GalaPro, a first-of-its-kind mobile app, to revolutionize the theatre-going experience, particularly for the deaf, hard of hearing, low vision, and blind communities. To foster greater access to theatrical performances for all New Yorkers, MOME will be providing up to $100,000 to cover the cost of installing GalaPro software in qualifying off-Broadway, not-for-profit, and independent theatres throughout New York City.

Career Development

Made in NY Stagecraft Bootcamp

The Theatrical Workforce Development Program, in partnership with Roundabout Theatre Company and the NYC Department of Small Business Services, offers a six-week intensive in safety, workforce readiness, and technical skills – as well as a longer ten-month, hands-on program to train and place young adults in professional technical theatre careers.

Made in NY Career Panels

The "Made in NY" Talks Series presents a variety of free programs exploring multiple topics within the media and entertainment industry. Programs focus on film, television, theater and digital media and support the goals of career development, networking, training and recruitment.

Careers.Broadway

Broadway League's one-stop resource for anyone who wants to know what to do, where to look, and how to build a career on Broadway.

Resources

ALL NEW YORK'S A STAGE: NYC Small Theater Industry Cultural and Economic Impact Study

This groundbreaking report calls attention to the vibrance of the small theater community, and offers an in-depth portrait of the size, makeup, location, overall cultural importance and economic impact of the sector; as well as the challenges the industry is facing.

Incentives for Theatres

Discover the discounts and incentives available to theatrical productions in NYC's five boroughs.

NYC Employee Theatre Discount

City employees have an opportunity to experience Broadway and Off-Broadway performances at substantial savings. The Theatre Development Fund normally offers a ticket service for deeply discounted tickets for select eligible groups.

Materials for the Arts

A program of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs can offer free and easy solutions for your production strike/ liquidation. MFTA can accept drop-offs and schedule pickups, as well as onsite liquidation events at your warehouse. Please contact filmandtelevision@mfta.nyc.gov.