Off-Broadway Show Archive
Off-Broadway runs that have closed, grouped by season. Each show guide stays live, with venue, neighborhood and seating context that still applies to the next production in the room.
Off-Broadway Moves Fast. Here’s Where Closed Shows Live.
Off-Broadway turns over faster than Broadway, and that is by design. A lot of the city’s most interesting work is booked as a fixed engagement from the day it is announced: six weeks at a nonprofit house, a summer slot in Central Park, a star’s short repertory season in the Village. A closing date is usually part of the plan, not a verdict on the show.
This page collects the runs we covered that have now ended. Each one links to its full show guide, where the venue, neighborhood and seating notes are still accurate. If you want to know what a room like Playwrights Horizons or the Lucille Lortel actually programs, a show that just closed there is a better guide than any mission statement.
For what is on sale now, use the Off-Broadway hub, which covers current shows, ticket strategy and venues.
Recently Closed Off-Broadway Shows
Fourteen productions we covered have ended their New York runs in 2026, most recent first. Each entry links to the full show guide.
A pattern worth knowing: short, star-led seasons
What Happened Was… and New Born ran in repertory at the Minetta Lane Theatre as part of Audible Theater and TOGETHER’s 2026 season. Broad Strokes and Kenrex both played the Lucille Lortel on fixed limited runs. If you are planning around either room, expect the next production to work the same way: book early, and check the end date before you plan the night. See the Minetta Lane Theatre guide and the Lucille Lortel Theatre guide.
Past Shows by Venue
If you are deciding whether to book something at one of these theaters, start with what just closed there. These are the venues in the archive that have their own Stage & Street guides. Disruption, The Saviors and The Winter’s Tale played the Signature Center, Atlantic’s Linda Gross Theater and the Delacorte, which are covered on their show pages.
Minetta Lane Theatre
2 archived shows. A 391-seat house known for short, star-driven repertory seasons.
West VillageLucille Lortel Theatre
2 archived shows. Kenrex and Broad Strokes, both solo performances on limited runs.
Astor PlaceThe Public Theater
1 archived show. Girl, Interrupted, a new stage adaptation that extended twice.
Hell’s KitchenPlaywrights Horizons
1 archived show. Jerome, a new play in the house’s tradition of new American writing.
Lincoln CenterMitzi E. Newhouse Theater
1 archived show. The Whoopi Monologues on Lincoln Center Theater’s 299-seat thrust stage.
West VillageCherry Lane Theatre
1 archived show. Shifters, in the A24-owned house that reopened in 2025.
Union SquareDaryl Roth Theatre
1 archived show. Mexodus, in a room known for adventurous new work.
ChelseaIrish Repertory Theatre
1 archived show. Ulster American, which extended once before closing in May.
Theatre RowStage 42
1 archived show. Gotta Dance!, an encore run of the dance revue on 42nd Street.
All Off-Broadway venue guides
See the full Off-Broadway venues guide for every theater we cover, and the Broadway vs Off-Broadway comparison if you are still deciding between the two for an upcoming trip.
FAQ: Off-Broadway Archive
Where can I find information about Off-Broadway shows that have closed?
Stage & Street NYC keeps Off-Broadway show pages live after a run ends. This archive links to each of those guides, which still cover the venue, the neighborhood, and what the production was like.
Which Off-Broadway shows closed in 2026?
The shows in this archive that closed in 2026 are Disruption, Broad Strokes, The Whoopi Monologues, Shifters, The Winter’s Tale, The Saviors, Girl, Interrupted, Kenrex, Jerome, What Happened Was…, Mexodus, New Born, Gotta Dance! and Ulster American. Each one links to its full show guide.
Why do Off-Broadway shows close faster than Broadway shows?
Many Off-Broadway productions are booked as fixed, limited engagements from the start, often six to twelve weeks, especially at nonprofit houses and star-driven seasons like the Minetta Lane Theatre’s. A closing date is usually part of the plan, not a sign the show underperformed.
Is it worth reading about an Off-Broadway show that already closed?
Yes, especially if you are researching a venue. Seating, neighborhood and planning details carry over between productions, and seeing what a house recently programmed tells you what kind of work to expect there next.
Where can I find current Off-Broadway shows?
The Off-Broadway hub covers everything currently running, with show picks by type of night, ticket and discount strategy, and venue guides.
Past Shows — Quick Stats
- Shows Archived 14 shows · through October 2026
- Venues Covered 12 venues, from the Public to the Delacorte
- Most Shows Minetta Lane & Lucille Lortel — 2 each
- Pages Stay Live Venue info & planning details remain current after shows close
Browse the Archive
- Fall 2026
- Disruption — Oct 4 Signature →
- Broad Strokes — Sep 25 Lortel →
- Summer 2026
- The Whoopi Monologues — Aug 30 Lincoln Ctr →
- Shifters — Aug Cherry Lane →
- The Winter’s Tale — Aug Delacorte →
- The Saviors — Aug Atlantic →
- Girl, Interrupted — Jul 12 Public →
- Spring 2026
- Kenrex — Jun 27 Lortel →
- Jerome — Jun 21 Hell’s Kitchen →
- What Happened Was… — Jun 14 Minetta →
- Mexodus — Jun 14 Union Sq →
- New Born — Jun Minetta →
- Gotta Dance! — Jun 7 Stage 42 →
- Ulster American — May 24 Irish Rep →
Off-Broadway Shows Now
Off-Broadway Venue Guides
Tickets, Comparisons & Planning
Off-Broadway runs fast and short, but the venue, the neighborhood and the room stay exactly where you left them.
Current Shows, Venue Guides & Theater Night Planning
Every venue covered, every current Off-Broadway show, and everything you need to plan a theater night in New York — from picking a show to dinner and getting there.
Off-Broadway NYC Guide
The main hub — current shows organized by visitor type, venue guides, and how Off-Broadway compares to Broadway.
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Show Guide → ⚖️ CompareBroadway vs Off-Broadway
House size, ticket prices, show ambition, and how to choose — the full comparison for anyone still deciding.
Read the Comparison →Off-Broadway Venues
Off-Broadway Shows on Sale
First-Time Visitor Guide
New to Broadway and Off-Broadway? Start here for the smartest picks and how to plan a first New York theater trip.
First-Timer Guide → 📍 NeighborhoodGreenwich Village Guide
Home to the Minetta Lane Theatre — dining, walking routes, and what to do before or after a show in the Village.
Neighborhood Guide →