The stage at The Triad Theater under blue and red performance lighting

158 W. 72nd Street · Upper West Side

An IntimateStagewith a legendary past.

The Upper West Side storied venue for Live Music · Film · Theater & Comedy — a performance space since 1982, housed in a historic brownstone built in 1889.

What's On

Since 1982

Four decades of firsts.

Housed in an 1890s brownstone on West 72nd, The Triad has been the launchpad for some of Off-Broadway's longest-running hits — Forbidden Broadway, Forever Plaid, Spamilton, and Celebrity Autobiography. Seth Rudetsky's Disaster! began here as a month-long workshop before moving to Broadway.

In the room's early years, Christopher Walken, Elizabeth Taylor, and Jack Nicholson used the stage for their own private performances. Today it's owned by Peter Martin and Rick Newman, founder of the legendary Catch a Rising Star.

Lady Gaga
Made her professional debut on this stage
Celebrity Autobiography
9th year running at The Triad
Forever Plaid
Off-Broadway phenomenon, born here
Spamilton
Gerard Alessandrini's smash parody
A packed house at The Triad Theater
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Martin Short, Kristen Wiig, Kevin Hart, Ryan Reynolds, Paul Rudd, Vanessa Williams, Matthew Broderick, Slash — they've all stood where you'll sit tonight.
— The stage that made them
On Film

The Triad on Video

Performances, tapings and specials captured in the room. Press play.

Rentals & Bookings

Your show belongs here.

An intimate, fully-equipped cabaret room for concerts, comedy, showcases, tapings, and private events — with a professional team that's staged four decades of hits.

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Full Sound & Lights
Pro audio, LED wash & spot
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Cabaret Seating
Tables, banquettes & bar
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Video Production
Multi-cam specials & tapings
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Full Bar Service
Craft cocktails & table service
Request Available Dates
Inside The Triad Theater — leather booths and cabaret tables

Tech & Venue Specs

Capacity115 seats
StageCabaret thrust · grand piano
SoundFull PA, monitors, wireless
LightingMoving lights, LED wash, hazers
Ideal forConcerts · film · video production
Availability7 days · matinee & evening
Video Production

Capture the room, on film.

Multi-camera specials, live-session tapings, and promo content — shot on our stage by a crew that's been filming comedy and music captures for four decades.

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Multi-Cam Capture
Up to 5 cameras · 4K
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Board-Feed Audio
Pro multitrack mix
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Broadcast Lighting
Camera-ready wash & key
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Edit & Delivery
Color, cut & final files
Inquire About a Taping
The Triad Theater stage, set for a multi-camera taping

What we deliver

FormatsSpecials · sessions · promos
CamerasUp to 5 · 4K
AudioMultitrack board feed
Add-onsLivestream · clips package
TurnaroundEdited & delivered
Ideal forComedians · musicians
Bookings & inquiries

For Bookings and Rentals

Rentals, private events, and video production — contact the booking office.

Plan your visit

Find us.

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Location
158 W. 72nd Street (2nd floor)
New York, NY 10023

Between Amsterdam and Columbus Ave.
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Getting here
1·2·3 to 72nd St · B·C to 72nd St · M72 bus at 72nd & Broadway
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Accessibility
There is an assisted-use elevator to the 2nd floor theater level. Please text 212-362-2590 to alert the house manager if you require elevator access.
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Good to know
Two-beverage minimum per guest, on top of your ticket.
Upper West Side, Manhattan
Steps from Central Park & Lincoln Center
Directions
Where can I park?

Occasionally on 72nd Street in front of the theater (2-hour muni-meters), and at 155 W 70th St. near Broadway.

Parking lots
9 West 72nd St.
Columbus & Central Park West · north side
71st Street
Between Broadway & West End Ave. · south side, near McDonald's
Amsterdam Ave.
Between 75th & 76th Street · west side
Restaurants near the theater
Friedmans American
50 W 72nd St. · (212) 932-0600
Cafe Luxembourg French bistro
200 W. 70th St. · (212) 873-7411
Pomodoro Rosso Italian
229 Columbus Ave. · (212) 721-3009
Shanghai Dumpling Fusions Chinese
158 West 72nd St. · (212) 347-8558
Below the theater, but not affiliated with the theater.
Hotels near the theater
Beacon Hotel
2130 Broadway · (212) 787-1100
Empire Hotel
44 West 63rd Street · (212) 265-7400