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Circle in the Square Theatre & School in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Good for kids
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The play itself was good (American Buffalo), but I really like this theater. Almost every seat is decent.
Great theatre (one of my favorites, not a bad seat in the house) A bit bothered because the mask mandate was not enforced. Lots of people with mask under nose or chin. I felt very unsafe sonI took off 1 star.
Nice small theatre. Laurence, Darren and Sam did amazing in American Buffalo!
Saw American Buffalo here.. great little theaterNo bad views at all…. Great show, great performances by everyone
LOVE THIS THEATRE! Ive seen 2 shows here, Fun Home & Once On This Island. Both were great shows. I love how roomy the seats were and that there isnt a bad view in the house. Any seat has a great view of the stage, and you can hear clearly from everywhere. Also love how big the lobby is. It really makes a difference when its cold outside to wait at the stage door inside. It gets full fast, but the staff handles it well. Also like how there is usually a step & repeat background with the show logo for anyone to take a picture in front of. This theater provides a truly immersive experience.
Great theater and easy access in after id and vaccine card. Beautiful theatre and really no bad seats here based on the seating configuration.
Went to experience the show Once On This Island for the second time... And again, it was Amazing!!!Once again the play/musical talks about the story of Timune, an island girl who falls in love with a young rich aristocrat, but could not be together due to their Status (He was mulatto and rich, she was poor and dark)The musical/play appears similar to the story of the Little Mermaid but with a Carribean twist. The telling of a story about a island, the folks who adhere to the Gods who directed their lives, their loves, as well as their destination.Once On This Island was lively, the colors of the sceneries, the not to mention the sand, that represented the Earth of ASAKA The water, that was Agwes DomainAnd in the play were choices to me made between Love (Ezulie) and Death (Papa Gee) and which Timune was part of that pawn caught up in the choosing of saving the young mans life, of whom she loves, or letting him die so that Papa Gee would have/take their soul ..I enjoyed the music, the dancing, especially being blown away by Alex Newells rendition of Mama will Provide as well as the traditional African dancing that stirred both body and Spirit... Too Amazing!Although the ending brought a little tear, it was also met with renewal as well as joy (The Death of Timune/Transitioning into a Tree) and at the end, repemption was made, and the story was continued by a young child who remembered the story, and will continue to Tell The Story to others.The play/musical ends, and folks go outside and wait for autographs and pictures. I was happy to see the show not once, but twice... ingrained in my mind and in my heart always#WeTellTheStory! #MamaWillProvide! #PartOfTheHumanHeart!
A wonderful theater tucked underground next to the Gerswin Theater which is playing Wicked. Came to see Sam Rockwell play Teach in David Mamets American Buffalo, a role made famous by Pacino. Walked out thinking Laurence Fishburne was a master craftsman. Darren Criss was also convincing as Bobby. Sam was a little off in the first act but by the second act, he had stolen the show. Ill never forget it. Thank you Circle in the Square for an amazing set and Neil Pepe for a well directed performance.
I saw Fun Home, In Transit, and now Oklahoma in the theater. The scenic deisgners are always on point transforming the space to their needs. It truly.is a unique experience seeing a Broadway show in the round, it adds a level of participation you dont get elsewhere. Ill always keep my eye out for shows playing here, definitely worth it.
I have seen Fun Home and Oklahoma in this theater. This is honestly one of my favorite spaces in the entire theatre district. Small and intimate, you feel like youre part of the action. Its a wonderful place to experience the magic of live theatre.
One of my favorite theaters. Super intimate and every seat offers spectacular views. Oklahoma was amazing!
Saw a wondrous performance of Once On This Island here! An excellent performance in an intimate and outstanding Broadway venue! The cast is amazing, especially the incredible Alex Newell. All around a true gem!
This is absolutely the best Broadway venue. There is no bad seats, no matter where you sit you have a great view. I saw the play chicken and biscuits, it was amazing, so many life lessons being conveyed via humor.
On the smaller end of a Broadway house but provides an intimate staging that really has you close to the action. In this instance I saw Oklahoma! (2019) but have also seen Once on this Island (2018), both great productions for the venue and theres easy access to the bathrooms and good stagedooring opportunities if you want to do so.
Amazing theatre venue, intimate space with hardly a bad seat in the house.
Great seats pretty much anywhere during Oklahoma!
Chicken and Biscuits was a great show but this THEATER! There is not a BAD seat in the house! I loved how close and intimate it is, it caught me by surprise and I loved it!
I love the theater Circle in the Square. Its beautiful no matter where you sit. You will get the perfect view of the stage and you dont miss a thing I love it
We had a great time here watching Oklahoma. The staff was pleasant and helpful, the acoustics at the theater were good, and the amenities were satisfactory. Its nice for once to see a theater with escalators, unlike others where you have to tackle some really mean and narrow stairs. Oh and the chili and cornbread that they served during intermission was a nice treat, another thing you wont see offered at other theaters.
We loved watching Once on this Island here. The theater is intimate, and every seat is a good one. The sound, lighting, and environment feels very immediate. It was a privilege to watch this musical and see how the space played a role. I would definitely watch any musical or play here.The check-in process was easy. Seats were easy to find and ushers were polite and informative. The bathrooms are clean and well - kept.
It was a delightful experience. The seating was such as though that no matter where you were seated, you had a clear view of the show. It gave that feel that you were right there amongst the actors and actresses. I liked the idea of the sand and water in the center of the platform/stage. It was just like you were there on the island itself. The actor/actresses were phenomenal and I really enjoyed the concept of the story behind the show. The theater has ample space for legs, etc. and the acoustics/sound effects meshed nicely together.
Went to see Oklahoma with my wife. Seats were good because they were in a horseshoe. People had seats right on the stage with the actors. They provided chili and cornbread to the audience at intermission. The dancer performance after intermission was very creative. Enjoyed the play much better than expected.
I saw Once on This Island here--the show was fantastic. This was a charming theater! We were in the 3rd row, but it seemed like there were no bad seats--this theater is not very big, so dont feel like you need to some to be up front! There was a bar with great drinks and a decent number of bathrooms downstairs.
This is probably my favorite Broadway theater. Because of the configuration, everyone is very close to the production. I love it.
An amazing intimate setting in prime location with not a bad seat in the house.
It’s quite lovely.
I visited the theater to see Once on This Island. It was a great show! Very lively. Great costumes. Very interesting the entire time. Loved it. The theater itself was clean. People were there to direct you to bathrooms and other places if you were lost. Overall good service.
Saw three Broadway show Oklahoma. It was terrific. They even gave us chili at intermission. Every seat is great as it is in the round. You feel a part of the show. The music is terrific. One of the leads is in a wheelchair. She is the first if not only Broadway star in a wheelchair and she is wonderful.
A small intimate theater. Really not a bad seat in the house. Saw Oklahoma. A new modern version of this classic play did not disappoint. Songs are more country modern but timeless. The cast was just wonderful. See it before it closes.
A very unique theater definitely. I saw Once on this Island and it gave a different audience perspective than a regular theater setting would. The audience surrounds the stage and is really quite intimate. One is made to feel that you are part of whats on stage. There is no bad seat in the whole of the theater. Would love to see another event there.
Im glad I saw this musical. Ali stole the show. The voices in this musical were perfection. As far as the story, it wasnt my favorite musical on Broadway. If you appreciate live theater, you should go see this. If you are just wanting lots of singing, dancing, effects, set changes, etc, you should probably pass on this one. Also, there are only 8 stalls in the bathroom so try to use the restroom prior to going. BONUS: they feed everyone chili and cornbread at intermission.
I love how the space is intimate and you get to see everything close and personal.
We saw Once on this Island and I would love to return again!The space was clean and the staff were helpful (shout out to the woman manning the photo wall for being fun and personable!)The show was easily one of the top three shows Ive seen on Broadway from Design to performance!Bonus: The basement (where the bathrooms are) had lockers for rent (50 cents) so we didnt have to worry about coats or travel bags while we enjoyed such a stellar show.Thanks for an unforgettable night!
Wow! What a place to see a show---literally no bad seat in the house. We saw this contemporary version of Oklahoma! and we felt like we were truly *in it* (helps that they served the audience cornbread and chili at the intermission)! Regardless, this is a brilliant staging, and I look forward to other performance in our future!
I came here to see Once on this Island the Broadway musical. This theater is very intimate and makes you feel as if youre in the show as well. I dont think theres any bad seating since its in the round. I was able to see everything that was going on. The seats are a little uncomfortable if youre a tall person. My brother is over 60 tall & his legs were in his lap. It was an amazing show so we didnt mind being uncomfy for a few.
Very unique theater with viewers almost fully submerged into the play thanks to the set-up of the scene. We watched the revamped “Oklahoma”, and it was a beautiful spectacle. Non-standard protagonist and antagonist male the play even more controversial than usual.
Wonderful theatre! Every seat is fantastic. You feel like you are right on stage with the actors. We saw the new dark, stripped down, overly sexualized Daniel Fish’s version Oklahoma which is awful and a travesty but the theatre is nice.
A great little theater. Im sure its been said of this place before, this place is very intimate. If you want a theatre where there is no bad seat, this is it. Just saw Oklahoma! and the only regret was lack of set. After thinking it over, it was not an issue. It reduced distractions and let the cast stand out.
If you have not taken the opportunity to catch a show here, youre missing out on a terrific experience. No matter wheres you sit your part of the action. How they handled the production of Oklahoma, staying true to the essential story, using the music and score to engage the audience, and then the unique casting to finish off a fabulous experience. Dont be late to the second act. You have something completely unexpected to enjoy
Saw Once Upon an Island at this venue. All the seats were great along with the play. Ill be back!
Superb little traditional Theatre, great depth of character
Every seat has a perfect view of whatever performance youre watching. Theater often presents memorable shows that draws native NYC theatre goers who are in the know. Ive enjoyed every show Ive been lucky enough to see there. Staff was courteous & fun to interact with.
Review of Oklahoma: Just saw the revised version of, Oklahoma! and it was a big disappointment. There is so little staging that it feels like a high-school theater production --- almost none at all. While there are some good moments due to the talent of the actors, it was just a weird show and is not advised at all for kids. It seemed like 1/10 left during intermission and I had thought to do so as well. But having chosen to stay, talent aside, the production is not worth seeing when there are other and better for the same or similar cost. If they offered a money-back guarantee, I would accept. Its also in a basement theater and the place has zero character. For those who do chose to attend dispite these concerns, any seat is about the same view given that its shaped in a U, meaning that you will face other audience members. As others have noted, the seats are not the best and do get uncomfortable. Definitely not a true, Broadway experience imho.
Loved the seating, felt like being part of the play. Nice small seating close to the stagearea. The singing and dancing were excellent! This was my first time at a theatre in the round... Highly recommend.
This is a refreshing way to see a show. Its Broadway but a super reasonably sized audience so there arent really any bad or truly far away seats in the house. The only down side is if youre a seat to one extreme or the other of the stage - you have to turn your neck for a majority of the time while watching the show...but ultimately its nice to not be in the nosebleed section for a decent price! :)
I have been here to see two Productions, Once on This Island, and fun home. The venue is great anything that is here is always good there is not a bad seat in the house. Oh I am sorry I have seen three things I also saw in transit here. The only thing that I could possibly say that is not overly positive is the fact that the bathrooms are two floors down, but you are provided with an escalator so its not like it really a disadvantage.
The actors did a fine job but if you want an actual broadway caliber show, this is not for you. We left at intermission, which we didn’t know when it would be because there are no scenes since the performers just sit on chairs on the side of the stage when they are not in the scene. No lighting (the show was done with lights on) no orchestra, extremely minimum set design and props, very small company. We were very disappointed with this experience and wished we hadn’t wasted a night seeing this show when we could have seen an actual broadway show.
The show we saw was absolutely spectacular and worth the time and money however the staff has way to many rules.1. Cant sit on the floor in the lobby2. Cant use cell phones in the theater prior to the show, no photos either3. Cant go behind the red line in the lobby4. Staff just didnt seem like they like their job
Incredible intimate theater space!! Puts on new fun shows. I saw Fun Home and Oklahoma! there (the new, dark, stripped down Oklahoma). Both shows used the theater space incredibly well. The audience surrounds the oval stage, and the ceiling is curved as well.
Such a great venue. Very interesting stage/seating arrangements. Makes for very innovative staging. Theres basically no bad seats. Its also nice that you can arrive early and not have to wait outside. AND the womens restroom actually has multiple stalls and sinks.
We saw Once Upon An Island - This is a great new show. Awesome setting as you are sitting in a round auditorium, the audience totally surrounds the stage. They evening had people standing at the railings in the back.Amazed that this experience was over in 90 minutes, no intermission and it was full of energy.You are really up close for this performance. Hope to see more
Circle in the Square Theatre is a rather small Broadway theater but with pretty big importance. Its seating capacity of 840 still classifies it as a Broadway theater and gives the venue a rather boutique feeling. It is located in the Paramount Plaza building.Circle in the Square was opened in 1972. A weird story is that the original Circle in the Square was a theater in Greenwich Village, but had only a cabaret license, so the staff was used to serve the quests drinks. It was founded by Theodore Mann, José Quintero, Jason Wingreen, Aileen Cramer and Emily Stevens in 1951. They moved to the newly – constructed Paramount Plaza, next to the huge Gershwin theater.The stage of the Circle in the Square has seen some iconic shows through the ages. The likes of Coastal Disturbances; Oil City Symphony, Oklahoma!, Once on This Island, and Anna Karenina have all graced its stage. The latest show pre – pandemic was American Buffalo. The whole plot revolves around a Buffalo nickel, and the plans of Don, Bobby, Teach and Fletcher’s plans to steal it back. An iconic shows with several stints on Broadway, the story of their failed attempt to still the nickel back would certainly draw attention every night on Broadway!
Saw Once in this Island. Really entertaining show, intimate theatre, not a bad seat in the house. Was a little concerned when we walked into a ring of seats around a sand covered stage and a goat jumping onto crates. But the story they were able to tell with the limited space was amazing, definitely recommend if youre in town.
The venue offers a positive experience overall. Personnel are knowledgeable and friendly. Sightlines are not a problem. Occasionally, echoing occurs which could be addressed better by sound tech. Easy access via the E or 1 train. Escalator service was working which is helpful to all, specifically those physically challenged. Unfortunately, stairs are the only available choice to use for the restrooms. I noticed exceptionally long lines for women.WK
Saw Once on this Island!!! It was amazing!!! Nice atmosphere, just dont come if you have a weak bladder!! This love to the ladies room could be compared to an amusement park ride line on a Saturday in July!
Not so like the design of the theater. It is a new one. I think it supposed to design letting audience all have a front view. But the fact is I am feeling my seat is set as back of the performance. Because the actors were so often standing with their back facing me. The show I saw was once on this island.
I went to see Once in this Island with my husband at this theater. The atmosphere is very cozy, I like the way the stage is place at the center. No matter where you seat you have a nice view of the play. However, the snacks and drinks are too expensive.
Saw Oklahoma here, wish I could have seen Fun Home years ago. Theater in the round, the way it should be. Some people were seated right on stage!
Saw Once on This Island! Great play! Unique staging! Definitely a must see!
This place is set up so theres not a bad seat in the place. Its also good to know that there are lockers outside the womens restroom for rent ($.50 / must use 2 quarters). Youll love it too.
Worst excuse for a theatre I’ve ever seen. It looks like junior high school project that went bad. The steps made of plywood are treacherous. Steep and 15” high. They very hard to negotiate. We attended Oklahoma there this past Tuesday. It is a travesty. We left at intermission. I couldn’t have imagined in a nightmare such a bad product of Oklahoma Allen Parsons
Love this theater. Have seen 3 shows here and its always a great one. Intimate but versatile set. Went to Oklahoma last night. Really cool interpretation. Go see it.
The box office was clueless and technically challenged. They say the seats are all great but thats not true. We saw Once On This Island and spending a little more to be in the sandpit (front row) made it a totally immersive awesome experiencnce.
Great theater venue and have seen many great shows here. Once on this island, lady d, fun home, world theater awards etc.. Tonight was Oklahoma. An avant garde new age Oklahoma. Enjoyed. All seats are great because its theater in the round.
Saw Once On This Island and seat was great! Id say there are very few seats not good in this theater. Staff was efficient and relatively cordial. Moving masses of people to their seats cant be all that fun, I guess.
Saw Once zon This Island. One word- WOW! Great performance. The cast is outstanding but ending a little disappointing. Highly recommend this show. It is a MUST SEE!!! Theater itself is nice. Theater in the round style with stage sunken down in the middle.
Wonderful!! Went here for once upon this island (which was amazing!).Every seat in the theater will have a fantastic view because of the stage setup. Its in the center and seats circle around the perimeter. A different theater experience. Also, try to visit Theatre Circle right next to it for some unique theater merchandise.
Absolutely Amazing! The show was great. The theater was perfect!
Bought tickets to see one Broadway show whilst I was in New York... I bought Oklahoma ticket here expecting to see a big old traditional performance of this wonderful piece... Oh dear bad idea.... Had to leave after the first 45mins as was not impressed at all. Dont make the same mistake as me.
The theater puts on spellbinding performances and is a more intimate setting than most on Broadway. Seats are placed around the stage (its theater in the round) and there is often action that takes place around the audience. The stage is close no matter where you sit, immersing you in the world of the musicals that are presented.
Once again we went in with unreasonably high expectations for a production at Circle in the Square and the expectations were more than fulfilled. Once on This Island combined clever stagecraft with brilliant performances in a theatre in the round where every seat is great. Dont miss whatever is here.
Great flexible performance space for more intimate Broadways shows. There are almost no bad seats in this theater (depending on the production).A highly recommended venue.
Its a beautiful small theatre. But... like most theatres, for the price you pay for a ticket, the bathroom facilities are terrible. Long lines and only afew toilets. Staff also needs to be a little kinder when explaining the rules.
Simply amazing! My 13 year old son and I saw Once On This Island! This show is a must see! I see why it won a Tony Award. The venue/stage/circle is really cool.
For NYC an intimate broadway theater almost in the round. No bad seats. Lockers are limited if you want store your coats etc. Bathrooms are adequate but there are lines. One bar area with market priced beverages. Ambiance is non-existent. We enjoyed once on this island.
Small, intimate oval shaped theater brings the audience close to the stage and the performers. Ive seen Audra McDonald perform Lady Day there and the musical Once On This Island. You wont need opera glasses to see the action.
My wife and I really enjoyed our visit to the Circle in the Square theater. The venue is very intimate and it made for a very engaging experience. I look forward to seeing something there again the next time we are in town.
A family tradition continues: Here with my oldest daughter to catch an extraordinary production of Oklahoma before it closes, I was swept away by a flood of theater memories at Circle-in-the-Square dating back to the early 70s, including being drenched by James Earl Jones as he delivered a lonnnnngass monologue at the end of The Iceman Cometh. Too many wonderful evenings to recount here, but none better than George C Scott, Nicole Williamson, Julie Christie in a remarkable Uncle Vanya the likes of which has not been replicated in 46 years. And if you can catch Oklahoma before it closes in a few days, years from now you will be able to say you were there. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Really loved the musical it was awesome, Once On This Island. beautiful just beautiful
Great theater for viewing the entire stage. No bad view or seat. Once on an Island is an outstanding musical. Favorite show on this trip.
This was the first time I have been in this theater it was very nice. I saw Oklahoma, was completely amazed by the entire experience. If you have not been at this theater I say run not walk youll love it.
It is one of our favorite theaters. Great sight lines and acoustics. The show needs to be staged to take advantage of the unique design.
Theater had good sound effects and good seating.However once on an island is a horrible show. The story is very confusing and no plot can be written about it.
Oklahoma! Reimagined. More than OK. Haunting, powerful; fantastic cast. The songs stay with you days after the performance. Memorable, profound. An unsettling vision of the past in the future. Unforgettable.
We saw Oklahoma. It was a modernised version. Interesting. The actress that played Ado Annie is outstanding. Great voice. Liked the size and layout of the theater.
Theatre is two levels below lobby. Expect a bag check, followed by two escalators down.The horseshoe seating arrangement means that each seat has a unique view of the stage, and no single seat has the best view.Legroom is at least 6.
The place is very comfortable, with a little more room for legs than the other old theaters. The restrooms are pretty distant and you need to go down lots of stairs.
Have seen Wicked here with a great scene in a beautiful theatre. Oklahoma is performed in an interesting setup, in the much smaller basement theatre. Sure not a blockbuster.
Watched Once On This Island at the Circle Square theatre. The venue is amazing for immersing the audience in the show they are watching. Not a bad seat in the whole theatre.
Cute cuz layout was different. Made for a cozy & intimate theatre/show since you are close to the stage & actors (our seats were 2nd row fr stage. However, when buying seats, forget what you know of classic theatre layout/seating. TIP: The reverse is true vs traditional theatre seating, ie. Get seats higher up as you get a better birds eye view of the whole stage & the action.
Amazing theater and amazing show!
Saw In Transit here. Great show with cool set and wonderful talent. The theater is U shaped so everyone has a good view. Highly recommended.
What an intimate theater. We enjoyed seeing the show Oklahoma! Not sure how the other shows would play in this area but it was definitely excellent.
This is a strange review as theater is cool for productions like Once On This Island that use the unique footprint to immerse you. But stay away as far as you can from Oklahoma which is static and bland.
Amazing!! Loved seeing Once on This Island. I had a realy enjoyable experience coming here. I just wish the theatre was bigger because the plays are quality and amazing.
My first time seeing a show in this format n getting free chilli and corn bread lol. The main guy singer was my favorite and there were 3 lady singers that were really good too
This is one of my favorite theaters! Its set up in the round so every seat is great but gives you a slightly different experience.
Fun theatre in the round is always excellent no matter which show is here. Once On This Island landed in an amazing venue to share their story!
Went to watch In Transit which is brilliant... Stage setup is a lot different and similar to a fashion runway which lets the audience experience a much more intimate show.
This is wonderful space. I love theatre in the round, and the layout here is perfect for an open-yet-intimate experience. I look forward to seeing more shows here in the future.
Such an intimate theatre and always an amazing experience at Circle in the Square! We have loved Fun Home, Once On This Island and Oklahoma!
Scenery is to die for.. Special effects is amazing, seats are amazing... You can hear everything... Worth every dollar just make sure your phone is on silent 😉
Ive watched once on this island and fun home here. Both amazing shows. The space is excellent and makes theater in the round great.
We saw on this island at the Circle Theater the theater has a very unique set up where you surround the stage with the audience and you can see the entire show from very different perspective
Such a unique and intimate theater experience! Saw Fun Home here and would happily go back... Not a bad seat in the place!
The space is ised totally differently for Oklahoma..its open concept..the band is right in front of you. Its unusally bright and they served chili during the intermission.
My Kindergarteners were so engaged; all 26 of them! Their Cinderella show does a great job at telling the story as it is told in Asia, in Africa, and in Europe.
Great theater not a bad seat (or standing room) in the house. Fully immersive experience that adds a whole new layer to the production.
Wonderful small theatre! Ive seen Spelling Bee, Fun Home and In transit in this space....all 3 shows were terrific!! Highly recommend this venue!
No bad seat with this seating arrangement. Obviously limits how the set can be since people must view from all sides. But has more intimate feel.
We loved this intimate theatre in the round. Acoustics were good. We sat on the first row and felt we were part of the show.
Excellent theater with almost universally good seating regardless of where you are in the rows. Often highlights unique and innovative shows.
Circle in the square is a great theater. Its theatre-in-the-round. All seats are close to the stage and a little more roomy and kind than other theaters.
Special theatre with dynamic shows.
Such a unique theatre! hope to see more shows here in the future. i loved once on this island though.
Very intimate theater almost in the round. Saw Oklahoma here recently and enjoyed the setting. Ill be coming back in the future.
Love this theatre. Saw once on this island and was intrigued by the set design, the total absence of the 4th wall. Great experience.
Saw Once on This Island there in February. Amazing theatre with interactive seating! Every seat is a good seat!
This theatre has such great energy. It will hold a special place in my heart. The staff is also incredible!
Saw Once on This Island and loved it here. Very intimate setting and all good seats. Easy to get in and out.
Oklahoma was an interesting show. It certainly was not was I was expecting but it was fascinating. The actors were excellent.
Great place to see a show. There really are no bad seats, so you dont have to pay top dollar.
Lobby too small to have crowd. We were there on a very hot day and the lobby was stifling. The show, though, was fantastic
The set design for Once On This Island is amazing. Fantastic, intimate theater for this show. Love it!
The show here...once on this island...is phenomenal...love the actors use of the stage...just stay away from the 400s seats lol
Amazing theatre. So close to the stage and what a performance...shame it is not travelling. Should be seen. Amazingly talented performers.
Great theater in the round with not a bad seat in the house. Excellent sound quality during the show.
Saw once in a island. Just a first rate all star performance. Theater in the round has great seating.
Loved Fun Home! As people said every seat in the house is close to the stage. Very cozy and intimate setting.
Awesome theater with no bad seats. Have enjoyed many shows here over the years.
Great theater experience, very homely feel and the Alist performers you get to meet afterward.
Was at this theater yesterday with my son and his class. We both enjoyed ourselves, great actors showing their talents
Very interesting venue! Instead of the theatre above ground, it is underground. The bath rooms are down another level.
Saw outstanding performance of Oklahoma! Horseshoe style seating good views thought the house.
Great theatre! A personal favorite as there is not a bad seat in the house!
Beautiful theatre. Small and intimate. I saw Once on this Island here and felt like I was immersed in the story and on the island.
Great little theater. With a rubway-like stage, truky every seat is good. Try to get a higher, back-of-the-theater seat.
This was one of the coolest theaters Ive been in. I saw Once on this Island when I went. Absolutely fantastic
Theatre is an awesome lay out to see a musical. Oklahoma was a fun show!
Very cozy theatre! Be prepared to be engaged
We went and saw once on this island at the circle in the square theater and were blown away by the performance. Absolutely amazing.
Saw once on this island and it was phenomenal! Great music, dancing, acting. Overall highly recommend!
The play Dare to be Black should be there next run. Its a play about Jack Johnson. The best one-person show ever.
Watched Once on this Island here. The set up of the theatre is interactive and makes all the seats good.
Gorgeous theater with an intimate feeling. The productions have an inmersive feeling that leave the audience ravishing and exhilarated.
Worst show ever. Did not like the theater. Looked and felt like a high school play. I dont even want to put 1 star. I want a refund.
I saw Once on this Island there. Its a small theater that makes you feel like youre really part of the show.
Nice, intimate theater. Not very many seats so anywhere you sit is a great view!
Great theater... not s bad seat in the house. Play was wonderful!
Amazing space! Needs to be more accesable for people with disabilities and mobity issues. Nice staff, beautiful shows.
It was my very first Broadway show and it was absolutely amazing I would recommend this show to anyone.
Always an intimate experience with its beautifully unique staging and lovely sets. See every show you can here.
There is NO bad seat in this theater. Its like a circle and the stage is in the middle. I will definately go back.
OK was NOT even okay, especially post intermission; facility was okay, with seats a bit uncomfortable and low.
Nice intimate theatre, plenty of restrooms and I loved the lockers for my personal items.
The theatre set-up is very clever. I dont think there is a bad seat here.
The theater was small but I could see everything and the play was Awesome
Fantastic venue -- youre really up close and personal with the actors. Really enjoyed In Transit.
Great venue & amazing shows , will always go to thus theatre as very personal
I saw One On This Island but I imagine this theater will make any show fabulous.
L loved the theater and the play I saw there......once upon an island....5 stars
Nice theatre. Show was great. Seats were comfortable.
What a wonderful play in a great theater. Polite and friendly people on staff as well.
Beautiful Broadway house, home to such hits as 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Fun Home.
Love the play Once upon an island, love the set up and the atmosphere of the theater.
Fantastic experience really enjoyed the show.
Theater is small and you can enjoy the show from any seat!
Once on an Island is a fantastic show and the stage is very engaging and innovative.
Once On This Island was a wonderful production. Intimate and well done with so much talent
First time there . I liked the format
Saw Chicken & Biscuits here and it was phenomenal.
Went to see Chicken & Biscuits and it was awesome!
We saw Once on This Island. It was fantastic! Not a bad seat in that house!
Venue for In Transit. Large theater, in the round seating. Good views and sound from any location.
One of my favorite Broadway houses. Small and often houses productions done in 3 quarters or fill round.
Came to see In Transit for closing night. was an excellent experience, a good sized theatre with great seating.
Great intimate stage setting. I saw Once on this Island and it was spectacular!
Cool theatre. Seats not terribly comfortable for a bigger guy
Beautiful theater with great acoustics, every seat is a good seat
Lack of ushers this day made seating slow and inefficient. Seats not that comfortable.
Great views in small setting, but seats were a little low and uncomfortable.
Great theatre, stage is circular so literally no bad view in the house.
Great theater. So cool that its literally a circle with a 360 degree audience
The theater was great, play not so much..... Once on an island
Lovely venue! I love the unique stage set up.
Saw Once on This Island Revival. Great show. Theatre in the round.
Saw Oklahoma which was not exactly what we expected. The Theatre was lovely.
Beautiful facility and Once On This Island was the best show Ive ever seen. Ever.
We saw Once On This Island. It was great!. Staff were courteous as well!
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Circle in the Square Theatre & School 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-09Truly not one bad seat! Intimate setting - in the round / thrust. Building has charm - 70s? Just a guess…. The maze of stairs below street level is half the fun.
Review №2
2022-03-30First time in this theater but I’m loving it. The stadium layout is perfect to have stage set up in the center, so actors can act freely in the middle instead of having to face a certain way to the front, best for play, not sure how it works with musical tho.Came to see American Buffalo features the three powerful actors, they built a whole pawn shop in the stage center: the props are so details your eyes just can’t help to check out everything.There’s no bad seats in the theater as it doesn’t have that many rows, so everyone is very close to the stage. I would say on the side 2-3rows are the best. So you are close to the stage center but not too close.
Review №3
2022-04-09This place is my favorite among all theatres in the city. I think there is no bad seat or no seat with partial view. But donot expect any fancy loudy broadway show in here, this theatre is just for off-broadways.
Review №4
2022-05-29Not handicap friendly. You have to go to the box office for someone to walk you to the main building to ride the elevator to the theater.If you need medical devices such as walkers or crutches you will need assistance walking down the stairs to the seating.If you are in a wheelchair you will not be able to have front row seating.If you have trouble walking up in down steps this there there will be difficult unless you have assistance with you. The bathrooms are not on the same floor you will have to take the elevator with an assistant to walk you down a long hallway to a restroom. So if you cannot walk long distances you may want to think about going to another theater.Also you may want to ask for a booster seat just in case you get stuck behind someone who decides to wear their hair in a messy bun
Review №5
2022-06-13Have watched couple Broadway shows here latest one being Once on this Island and Oklahoma. We got lottery tickets and the seats were amazing in Orchestra. Since this is a small theater there is no bad seat at all. Centrally located in Midtown. Came back to see American Buffalo and loved it too. Orchestra 3rd row B lottery tickets.
Review №6
2022-05-21Really cool theater. We sat at one of the top points on the “U” on the front row and it was incredible to be that close to the stage. From that seat, we were occasionally unable to see the performers faces but we would definitely sit there again. American Buffalo was amazing!
Review №7
2022-04-09Visited circle in the square to see the new production of American Buffalo. The show was fantastic, and the theater is a treat—it’s like a boxing ring, you’re right in the action regardless of where you’re seated. My only complaint is that theater staff let a group of guests in after the show had started, and the staff in question spent 5-10 minutes whispering among themselves and with these guests, right behind me, regarding how they would deal with the situation. Ultimately they sat them in the back, and while I’m glad they got to sit, I essentially missed the beginning off the show, which was pretty disappointing.
Review №8
2022-05-27Came here before to see Chicken and Biscuits . Now here for American Buffalo . With its circular design it makes for a immersive theater experience . You feel like you are in the living room of the set . I’ve been to a ton of plays and this is the first time I noticed an assistive listening device table for those that are hard of hearing or blind . Headsets are available to describe the action and narrate the scenes . You can get a closed captioning device and even get a connection right into your hearing aide , I was told all of this by the nice gentleman in charge of the devices . Very helpful . Also another staff member let me know that there were designated wheelchair seats -to get to those you need to arrive a minimum of 30 minutes before a show . You go in through the lobby and take an elevator down in a different entrance . To use the accessible bathroom you also go through a different entrance . If it were me I’d call the theater before and let them know you are coming and find out more details of all the ins and outs . One other thing of note Is that this theater is off Times Square but a much quieter street which is really pleasant . It’s only one level of seats so not very big which I also love .
Review №9
2022-06-16Had a great time with my new sista friend seeing American Buffalo. The crew are really on their job about insuring safety (mask mandate) during the show. Great Job!!!
Review №10
2021-11-07We got a chance to see Chicken And Biscuits, and it was a wonderful experience! Our first play since the pandemic started, and we couldn’t be more grateful. The staff were diligent about maintaining safety protocols, and theater space was absolutely beautiful.