Welcome to Roundabout Theatre Company website! I am thrilled that you are interested in learning more about Roundabout's rich history, current programs, and promising future. As you read about our history, you will note that much has changed over the years. During this time, however, Roundabout's mission has remained consistent. At the very heart of our work is our commitment to teaming great...
In 1974, with a growing reputation for good productions of classic plays, Roundabout moved and converted a 299-seat movie theatre on 23rd Street, calling it Roundabout Stage One. While Roundabout was growing in leaps and bounds artistically, the company was struggling financially, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 1978. By 1983, the company had an accumulated $2.5 million deficit...