55th Street Playhouse, New York City
Facts and practical information
The 55th Street Playhouse—periodically referred to as the 55th Street Cinema and Europa Theatre—was a 253-seat movie house at 154 West 55th Street, Midtown Manhattan, New York City, that opened on May 20, 1927. Many classic art and foreign-language films, including those by Jean Cocteau, Sergei Eisenstein, Federico Fellini, Abel Gance, Fritz Lang, and Orson Welles, were featured at the theater. Later, Andy Warhol presented many of his notable films in this building in the late 1960s. Other notable films were also shown at the theater, including Boys in the Sand and Him. ()
Midtown Manhattan (Theater District)New York City
55th Street Playhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Times Square Church, Carnegie Hall, 6½ Avenue, One57.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to 55th Street Playhouse by public transport?
Bus
- 7th Avenue & West 55th Street • Lines: M20 (2 min walk)
- 7th Avenue & West 54th Street • Lines: M104, M7 (2 min walk)
Metro
- 57th Street–7th Avenue • Lines: N, Q, R, W (3 min walk)
- 7th Avenue • Lines: B, D, E (3 min walk)
Train
- Grand Central Terminal (20 min walk)
- New York Penn Station (29 min walk)