The Back Door to Broadway Theater Festival

April 13th – 19th, 2026!

Welcome to the First Annual “Back Door to Broadway Theater Festival!” Happening in the heart of the Broadway theater district in New York City

We are featuring 11, all original and WONDERFUL plays/musicals by playwrights from the NYC area, the United Kingdom, and from all over the USA! 

All performances will take place at the American Theatre of Actors, a 65-seat Off-Off Broadway venue located at 314 West 54th Street, (4th floor Sargent Theatre) New York, NY.

**Please note there are NO physical tickets. Once you have made your purchase, your name will be immediately placed on the will call list for the show you purchased. Your PayPal receipt is your proof of purchase. THANK YOU!

SUPPORT, ATTEND, and VOTE for your favorite play! Help shape the future of these new works by being a part of our audience at this exciting new festival! Seating (other than the front row) is OPEN general seating. First come first sat, doors open 30 minutes before showtimes.