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Downstate

Downstate Information

Winner of the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play, Bruce Norris’s profane, disruptive, and heartbreaking Downstate finally arrives on Broadway in a strictly limited 12-week engagement, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello.

Four men, living together uneasily in the pressure-cooker of a state-sanctioned group home, have been convicted of sex crimes against minors. They have served their prison sentences, but enjoying the freedom they believe they have earned proves both elusive and treacherous. When a survivor unexpectedly arrives and demands to confront his abuser, the encounter triggers a catastrophic chain reaction that cannot be contained.

Starring Cassie Beck, K. Todd Freeman, Francis Guinan, Adrian Martinez, Al’Jaleel McGhee, Thomas Sadoski, Ivy Wolk, and Liza Colón-Zayas.

Performances begin October 17 at the Booth Theatre, ahead of a November 15 opening.

Downstate Frequently Asked Questions

Downstate is playing at Booth Theatre in New York. You'll find helpful details on the theatre page to plan your visit, such as the venue address, directions, nearby transportation, seating, and accessibility information.

Downstate at the Booth Theatre is on sale through January 1, 2027. Additional performances may be added, so it’s always worth checking back for the latest schedule. You can view upcoming dates and plan your visit using the Downstate tickets calendar.

Downstate is recommended for ages 17+. Audience members below the age of 17 will NOT be permitted in the theatre.

Downstate at Booth Theatre has a run time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including an intermission. Run times may vary slightly between performances, so it’s a good idea to check your ticket or confirmation email for the most up-to-date schedule, and to allow plenty of time for arrival and seating before the show begins.

Yes! Group pricing for Downstate is available for groups of 10+ or more. Booking as a group is a great way to enjoy the show together and may include access to special rates or seating options. Our dedicated Group Sales team can help with planning, availability, and any specific requirements your party may have. Learn more and submit your request on our Broadway Direct Group Sales page.

You can book tickets for Downstate online quickly and securely. Tickets are also available in person at the Booth Theatre box office. We recommend booking early to find the best seats and performance dates.

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Downstate Accessibility

Accessible seating is available for this performance as indicated on the seating map.

The theatre is not completely wheelchair-accessible.

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Getting to the Booth Theatre

Booth Theatre

222 W 45TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10036

By Subway

42 St. Port Authority
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Times Sq. 42 St.
1 2 3 7 N Q R W S
47-50 Sts. Rockefeller Center
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By Car

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About The Booth Theatre

Lee Shubert built the Booth Theatre in partnership with the producer Winthrop Ames. Named for the actor Edwin Booth (1833–1893), brother of the infamous John Wilkes Booth, the venue was actually the second New York theatre to bear this name. The first was built by Booth himself in 1869 on 23rd Street and 6th Avenue. Ames’s father had been devoted to preserving the actor’s legacy, so Winthrop’s decision to name this theatre after Booth honored not only the actor, but it connected his own family’s interest with the actor’s rich theatrical history. Ames intended to present the most challenging and prestigious productions possible here.

The Roommate is next up at the Booth Theatre.

The Booth Theatre has 800 seats and is one of the Shubert Organization‘s 17 Broadway theatres.