New World Stages is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

1. New World Stages

8.8
340 W 50th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Indie Theater · Hell's Kitchen · 95 tips and reviews

Tim D.Tim Dorey: "Artist if Light is amazing! I'm still trying to comprehend if what I just say was real.

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Cool, contemporary performing arts and event space that's entirely underground. Needs more outlets for conferences though.

Andres E.Andres Elizondo: Fantastic theatre! I saw the Avenue Q production and The Play That Goes Wrong, which were masterfully done.

Playwrights Horizons is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

2. Playwrights Horizons

9.3
416 W 42nd St (9th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Hell's Kitchen · 26 tips and reviews

Jason A. M.Jason A. Miller: Rachel Sussman is the co-founding artistic director of The Indigo Theatre Project which staged a reading of Reckless here featuring Tina Fey in October 2013.

Anne M.Anne Myers: Superb! They do new work and really support playwrights and their craft. Just a few blocks from Times Square. You gotta check them out!

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best Off-Broadway theater has produced such hits as Bruce Norris’s Pulitzer Prize–winning satire Clybourne Park. $25 rush tickets for under-30s are available an hour before each performance. Read more.

Drunk Shakespeare At Quinn's Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

3. Drunk Shakespeare At Quinn's Bar

8.5
356 W 44th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Arts and Entertainment · Hell's Kitchen · 6 tips and reviews

TingTing: Absolutely hilarious show and cast! If you have mezzanine seats, sit on either the left or right side so that you don't miss the action by the throne. Table service is slow so go to the bar.

Collette S.Collette S: An awesome performance - hilarious! Be prepared - it can be slightly interactive!

Yan B.Yan Baczkowski: One of the most hilarious fun evenings I have had in years!!!!

Don't Tell Mama is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

4. Don't Tell Mama

7.7
343 W 46th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 61 tips and reviews

Stacy C.Stacy Carroll: Reasonably priced drinks in the theatre, fantastic shows - support local arts and do it!!

ginnnnnnny .ginnnnnnny 🦀: Honestly don’t think the pianist plays better than any of the street performers in NYC

Lenny G.Lenny Gallo: Still a classic/historic place to see local cabaret artists. Drinks are a bit pricy and it smells like a toilet, but free cover and fun shows.

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

5. Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

9.2
305 W 46th St, New York, NY
Hotel · Hell's Kitchen · 27 tips and reviews

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Stayed here for a getaway within city weekend and it was awesome! Comfortable bed, beautiful plumbing fixtures, bold artistic lobby and industrial chic hallways. Great view from the higher floors

Morgan M.Morgan Morreale: Lobby and rooms are beautiful and modern. Everything is new and bathrooms are super chic. Close to Times Square/Bryant park. Great weekend getaway.

Nes Z.Nes Ziona: Great breakfast buffet

WP Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

6. WP Theater

8.3
549 W 52nd St (near 11th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Hell's Kitchen · 6 tips and reviews

WP TheaterWP Theater: Some of the hottest theater artists discuss an evocative upcoming piece, The Architecture of Becoming. Read more.

Women's Project T.Women's Project Theater1: A lost postcard, the ghost of an opera diva and the siren call of the City. Erupting from the shadows of New York City Center, expect history and mystery in The Architecture of Becoming.

Women's Project T.Women's Project Theater1: Among our talented cast - America Ferrera stars as "Crystal"

Pier 90 is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

7. Pier 90

7.4
Upper West Side, New York, NY
Boat or Ferry · Hell's Kitchen · 1 tip

NYC Percent for ArtNYC Percent for Art: Look at the walls and see the pencil drawings of famous artist Sol LeWitt, "Wall Drawing #1252; Scribbles for Pier 88." This delightful work is sure to catch your eyes. Read more.

Irish Arts Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

8. Irish Arts Center

8.2
553 W 51st St (between 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Hell's Kitchen · 6 tips and reviews

Paulette O.Paulette Osborne: They have a very nice bar and waiting area.

Shane N.Shane N: Best little theater west of 5th ave

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Films, theatrical performances, and music are some of the ways that the center showcases Irish culture. Read more.

Dizzy's Jazz Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

9. Dizzy's Jazz Club

8.8
10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Hell's Kitchen · 31 tips and reviews

lisalisa: Oh the view is speechless enjoyed the different artist ive seen so far

Polina W.Polina Weitz: Great music venue, very classy, spacious, great acoustic and a fantastic Manhattan skyline view. Reservations are required. Cocktails and food are solid.

Asher K.Asher Kahn-Krell: Such a cool place to listen to music. The food is all also very good. Make sure to try the Mac and cheese

The Actors Studio is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

10. The Actors Studio

8.7
432 W 44th St (btw 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Hell's Kitchen · 5 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The Actor’s Studio has been a place of creative exploration since its founding in 1947.

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: The studio is a non-profit organization that has helped many renowned actors in their careers and membership has served as a career goal for anyone in the field. Read more.

JACKIE L.JACKIE L: Actors are Amazing!!

Dutch Fred's is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

11. Dutch Fred's

8.5
313 W 47th (btwn 8th Ave & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · Hell's Kitchen · 39 tips and reviews

Lori K. h.Lori K. http://www.lkpheartsfood.net: Frankie is more than just a bartender- he’s a skilled artist and a great host

Claire H.Claire Hawley: Fun cocktails and good spot après show for a group. Enjoyed the eggplant chips.

JoVonn R.JoVonn Rochester: Get the Pork Belly appetizer! Absolutely amazing!!!

Sean Kelly Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

12. Sean Kelly Gallery

7.5
475 10th Ave (36th), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Hell's Kitchen · 3 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Sean Kelly Gallery represents mid-career artists and often hosts installations and performance pieces.

Mark G.Mark G: Exceptionally well designed. Check the cool glass cube offices behind the front desk. Go hang in the nook on the stairs between The first floor and lower-level

IrmaZandl Z.IrmaZandl ZandlSlant: Bad location

A.R.T./New York Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

13. A.R.T./New York Theatre

7.7
502 W 53rd St (10th Avenue), New York, NY
Indie Theater · Hell's Kitchen · 2 tips and reviews

Nicole S.Nicole Serratore: Brand new arts space for smaller theater companies.

Terry P.Terry Prideaux: Never sit in the front row, unless you like the heat of the stage lights.

Theater Row - The Acorn is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

14. Theater Row - The Acorn

8.0
410 W 42nd St (btw 9th and 10th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Hell's Kitchen · 9 tips and reviews

Trae F.Trae F: Very cozy and intimate. A hidden gem.

Tristan B.Tristan Blakeman: "Play It Cool" - really fun new musical...all jazz score - GREAT singeres.Right across the street "Ollies" Chinese restaurant had terrific noodles and super spicy General Tsao's chicken.

Leslie G.Leslie Greenbaum: Great shows

2econd Stage Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

15. 2econd Stage Theatre

8.9
305 W 43rd St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Indie Theater · Hell's Kitchen · 17 tips and reviews

Stephen C.Stephen Cyr: A beautiful space and contrary to a previous post, the student rush tickets were easy and well worth it!

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: What used to be an old bank has been cleverly converted into a modern day performance space with stadium style seating, great sightlines and a nice bar.

Kevin V.Kevin Vaughn: A very spacious yet intimate theater. Not much to look at but very clean and modern. "The Last Five Years" boasts a duo of incredibly emotional performances that will charm and break your heart.