Rattlestick Theater, one of Off Broadway‘s most prominent venues for new work since its founding in 1994, will be renamed The Terrence McNally Theater in honor of the late trailblazing and Tony Award-winning playwright.
“Terrence was with Rattlestick from the start,” said Rattlestick artistic director Will Davis in a statement, “and for 32 years this theater company has offered a downtown refuge for artists seeking a space that welcomes them on their own terms. Terrence’s community values and keen eye for talent are alive in the DNA of this company that has launched so many powerhouse careers over the last three decades.”
The theater, located in Manhattan’s West Village, is undergoing a year-long $5.3 million renovation scheduled to be completed this fall, with the official dedication happening later this year. The overhaul includes enhanced accessibility with the installation of an elevator, new bathrooms, expanded dressing rooms, sound-proof flooring
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