The sale, which was effective January 1, 2025, will see a “refreshing” of the 296-seat Off Broadway venue located in the city’s midtown Theater District and a rebranding from Tony Kiser ...

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While the Off Broadway designation will remain – Broadway venues must have at least 500 seats – the acquisition transforms the space from a non-profit venue into a commercial theater. Related ...

By Caitlin Huston Business Writer Production company Seaview has acquired the Off-Broadway Tony Kiser Theatre. The 296-seat theater in midtown had previously housed productions from the nonprofit ...