New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) is an Off-Broadway theater noted for its productions of new works.

[1] Some of the theatre's progeny – such as Rent and Dirty Blonde – have transferred to commercial productions.

In keeping with its mission, NYTW continues to bring new work from theatre legends and emerging artists alike.

In 2005, NYTW purchased a vacant building at 72 East 4th Street, which it converted into scenic and costume shops.

[2] On January 11, 2006, Mayor Michael Bloomberg donated several city-owned buildings to arts organizations, including New York Theatre Workshop, on East Fourth Street, designating the block Fourth Arts Block.