THEATRE 71

just off Broadway

THEATRE 71 STANDS AS A BEACON OF LIGHT FOR THE UPPER WEST SIDE AND BEYOND, CELEBRATING ACTORS, MUSICIANS AND ALL IN THE ARTS. WE PRESENT PROFESSIONAL THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES WITH THE INTENTION OF INSPIRING, EDUCATING AND ENLIGHTENING OUR AUDIENCES, CELEBRATING THE WONDER OF THE CREATIVE EXPERIENCE.

Theater 71 at Blessed Sacrament presents professional theatrical and musical performances, which support our parish community both financially and spiritually by uplifting spirits of those who attend. We regularly have different performances, music, dance and films that are appropriate for a Catholic audience - with events for children as well as adults.

"Chelsea Repertory Company -New York, After having lost our producing home theatre venue of 18 years during the Covid-19 pandemic, I am happy to report our discovery of the best kept secret in the NY theatre community and a true gem of a venue. That secret is Theatre 71 at Blessed Sacrament Church on the upper West Side of Manhattan (Just Off Broadway). The intimate, spacious and multi-functional Theatre is easily accessible by the 1, 2, and 3 trains or the B-C trains to W 72nd St. I can best describe its size and feel to be that of the balcony space of a Broadway theatre. It has 98 plush theatre seats housed in an intimate, 5-row deep, tiered seating arrangement of Left, Center and Right, and offers a very spacious stage, backstage and dressing room facility.. We recently resumed live theatre with our Summerfest 2022 Festival of one-act plays presented this past August at Theatre 71 and were very pleased with the results. Theatre 71's Padraic Confrey, Managing Director,

Susan Campochiaro Confrey, Artistic Director, were very accommodating and a God-send. They have rescued this little gem from extinction due to the pandemic, making it thrive with Live Theatre! I look forward to presenting our work again in this beautiful space." James Price Artistic Director - Chelsea Repertory Company & LABS

“It was a great pleasure to work with Susan (Artistic Director) and Padraic (Managing Director) at Theatre 71 in June 2022. We have produced one of our very first shows in that theatre 10 years ago, and it was very meaningful to come back to the same space. Padriac and Susan did a lot of exceptional work in the last months on the space to elevate the aesthetic of the theatre as well as create a warm atmosphere for both the artistic process as well as the audience. We had a very successful sold out run at Theatre 71 and can’t wait to work there again. Thank you Padriac and Susan for the warm welcome!” ....Anya Zicer, Singing Windmills 2022

PM Theater would like to thank Padraic and Susan of Theatre 71 for welcoming our ensemble into their magical space. It has been 10 years since we last performed on this stage and they made sure to make our return to the theater "where it all started" unforgettable.

The theater has undergone extensive renovation and is beautifully updated from floor to ceiling. The new audience chairs are comfortable and clean. The light grid is equipped with close to 50 functioning lights, easily operated by the updated light board. Speakers hang above the front of the stage, giving an option to add your own stereo soundtrack to the shows, which can be controlled from the booth.

The backstage area is equipped with numerous make up tables on both sides of the stage, all of them well lit and dimmer controlled. If kept up, the space backstage allows for an easy backstage cross to either side of the stage.

All of the restrooms are updated and easily accessible, including a newly added restroom which complies with ADA protocol requirements.

Overall, the experience was one to remember. A bow of gratitude to both Susan and Padraic from the cast and the producers of "The Singing Windmills". We shall see you again soon!

Sergey Nagorny / Singing Windmills Production 2022

"Theatre 71 is a wonderful space, with a warm intimate atmosphere belying its 98-seat capacity.

It has all the required facilities,and is also very conveniently located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan accessible to all subways and buses.

We received a warm welcome and excellent support from both the Managing Director and the Artistic Director and staff.

Looking forward to working in this beautiful and inspiring space again!

Thank you Susan and Padraic!

Tatiana Korinfsky (Director, “Dear Anton! Dear Olga", September 2022)

 TGD Productions wants to thank Theatre 71 for hosting our first production of Jericho. An extraordinary theater with extraordinary people, especially Susan and Padraic who were there for us every step of the way. A true partnership. 

Anthony Roesch, TGD Executive Director and Playwright

 

Theatre 71 is a little gem under the church, our production team and actors had a great experience. We all appreciated Susan and Padraic for being very approachable and helpful.

Valerie Donaldson, TGD Creative Director and Director

I had the pleasure of performing at Theatre 71, doing an industry reading of a new play. Theatre 71 is a venue that is inviting, intimate and fully equipped. With the amazing theater on one side and the incredible reception hall on the other, Theatre 71 is a dream for creatives. It was great to walk into a facility that was professionally run and beautifully managed. I definitely recommend Theatre 71! 

Carrie Compere

Actor