This January, 2013, the historic Actors Playhouse was unveiled as a new venue that harkens back to the cutting-edge music and theatre scene of Greenwich Village in the 1950’s. First opened in 1956, as part of the Off-Off Broadway scene that began in Greenwich Village as a reaction to Off-Broadway, the theatre became a favorite of locals including John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, and Al Pacino.
In keeping with the space’s theatrical history, each evening will feature an eclectic mix of performances ranging from Cirque de Soleil contortionists, accordion artists, acrobats, violinists, and aliens. Anchored by the experiential curators who control the atmosphere through music, lights , instrumental accompaniments, and performers, the Actor’s Playhouse is a completely fresh concept in a sea of mundane New York nightlife.