Provincetown Playhouse, New York City

Name: Provincetown Playhouse
Address: New York City, United States

#378 among attractions in New York City

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The Provincetown Playhouse is a historic theatre at 133 MacDougal Street between West 3rd and West 4th Streets in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is named for the Provincetown Players, who converted the former stable and wine-bottling plant into a theater in 1918. The original Players included George Cram Cook, Susan Glaspell, Eugene O'Neill, John Reed, Louise Bryant, Floyd Dell, Ida Rauh, Edna St. Vincent Millay and Djuna Barnes. Paul Robeson performed at the theatre, and E. E. Cummings had his play "Him" performed in the building. Ann Harding, Bette Davis, Claudette Colbert made their New York stage debuts in the facility. ()

Coordinates: 40°43'51"N, 74°0'0"W

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Downtown Manhattan (Greenwich Village)New York City United States

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Day trips

Provincetown Playhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Bitter End, Le Poisson Rouge, Washington Square Park, Washington Court.

~890 ftS
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Provincetown Playhouse?

Nearby attractions include Minetta Creek, New York City (2 min walk), Judson Memorial Church, New York City (3 min walk), Minetta Lane Theatre, New York City (3 min walk), Washington Square Arch, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Provincetown Playhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Provincetown Playhouse:

Metro

West 4th Street–Washington Square • Lines: <F>, A, B, C, D, E, F, M (3 min walk)
9th Street • Lines: Hob–33, Jsq–33, JSQ–33 via HOB (6 min walk)

Bus

Broadway & West 3rd Street • Lines: M55 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Brookfield Place / Battery Park City Ferry Terminal (37 min walk)