Second Stage Theater is a theater company founded in 1979 by Robyn Goodman and Carole Rothman and located in Manhattan, New York City. It produces both new plays and revivals of contemporary American plays by new playwrights and established writers. The company has two off-Broadway theaters, their main stage, the Tony Kiser Theater at 305 West 43rd Street on the corner of Eighth Avenue near the Theater District, and the McGinn/Cazale Theater at 2162 Broadway at 76th Street on the Upper West Side. In April 2015, the company bought the Helen Hayes Theater, a Broadway theater. The Second Stage Theater was founded in 1979 to produce "second stagings" of contemporary American plays, later expanding to new works as well. In 1982 they secured a permanent venue with the McGinn–Cazale Theater. In 1999, the company opened a new 296-seat theater at 43rd Street, designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. The Second Stage Theater Uptown series was inaugurated in 2002 to showcase the work of emerging artists at the McGinn/Cazale Theater at 76th Street. Helen Hayes Theater It was announced on April 18, 2015, that the sale of Helen Hayes Theater, a 597-seat Broadway theater located at 240 West 44th Street, to Second Stage had been completed. The sale price was $24.7 million. The theater has seen multiple creations by some of America’s most notable playwrights, such as Neil LaBute, and features an annual subscription series showcasing new works from both established and emerging playwrights. With its unique programming, two off-Broadway theaters, and the newly-acquired Broadway theater, Second Stage Theater offers an incredible range of theatrical entertainment for all types of audiences. This incredible city can provide you with a vast array of attractions, no matter what your interests are. From the iconic skyscrapers of the Financial District to the Gateway Archway in Brooklyn, there’s something for tourists of every kind. Whether you want to explore the boroughs or see a show on Broadway, New York City offers visitors countless activities and sights to behold on any given day. Take a stroll through Central Park with its lush green landscapes or hop on a ferry and experience panoramic views from Ellis Island. Visit Chinatown, Little Italy, or Tribeca for some local flavor. You could also visit Bronx Zoo Wildlife Conservation Society - an amazing wildlife preservation facility that houses more.