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Kraine Theater
85 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003, United States
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Si
Review №1

Wonderful space with excellent childrens show! Show up, kids! Was a great interactive, fun, and unique show! Highly recommend taking your young ones to see it. Tickets are only $10.

Su
Review №2

Old SKOOL NYC theater - a black box sort of stage with a small audience seating area. The thing is - there is such an eclectic and varied and interesting selection of performances. Both Frigid and Fringe host shows here, too. Go and see what is up -real grassroots theatre.

Ma
Review №3

I really enjoyed the Infinite Wrench. The venue is so much fun too! Its located inside the KGB bar on the first floor. I would definitely come back here to enjoy another show. Very intimate. The seat was a little bit uncomfortable but I could deal with it.

D
Review №4

Fun space, loved the Frigid Fringe Fest. Go Artisanal Intelligence! What a great show by Spec Theatre out of Vancouver BC.

Va
Review №5

Really tight seating. Thought provoking pieces. Loved the show.

Am
Review №6

Small intimate theatre seating. There is a small bar inside the theatre seating space, convenient!

An
Review №7

If I were a real estate agent, Id call the Kraine Theater intimate and bohemian. But this place is so cramped and the mens room so gross, it would quickly cost my job.

Em
Review №8

Fascinating small theater dedicated to supporting artists and premiering new works. Several annual festivals.

Al
Review №9

Typical East Village theater. Creative performances. I go for the Odd Salon

Da
Review №10

I came out to support my friends for the Amios event. Good times, laughter and networking.

st
Review №11

A great independent theater with excellent actors. My husband was so happy about finding it. I loved the topics they emphasize on since they are todays social issues. I am hoping to go again soon.

Em
Review №12

Super cool theater in the Lower East Side, been to a bunch of shows and its different every night. Plus they have a bar inside with an actual selection. Always an awesome time

sh
Review №13

The show was great but the theatre is small and needs some work. Is an old building

Mo
Review №14

Improvised Buffy is delightful!

Se
Review №15

We saw Infinite Wrench and it was so worth it. All the laughter interspersed with bits of truly touching moments. And every show is different. I will continue going back whenever I have friends in town, not only to show them a good time but to see the new martial as well. A+!

Ka
Review №16

I love coming here for the reoccurring Neofuturists show The infinite wrench. The KGB bar is right upstairs from the theater and its a very aesthetic place to grab a drink before or after a show. The whole building has a great downtown/indie theater/art scene vibe to it.

Jo
Review №17

Ive performed here, and Ive seen more shows than I cant count here. The Kraine is one of my favorite theaters in nyc.

Ne
Review №18

Love this place. You have to go and see the infinite wrench on a Friday or Saturday night.

So
Review №19

Intimate, comfortable, friendly theater: almost a little pub-like. Great productions. The seats are a bit narrow, as are the stairs: something to be aware of if you are someone who needs more room. Theater is up a set of brownstone stairs, and bathroom is on the second floor. No ramps, no elevators.

Jo
Review №20

Went to Kraine theater for a hip hop show with my artist kbyunghustle, he didnt win but he got the opportunity to open for Jhonni Blaze of Love and Hip hop, Sept 7th

sa
Review №21

Small,Rickety theatre long flight up. Good stuff presented.

Me
Review №22

Its a pretty good theater for Off-Off-Broadway. Could use some retouches here and there, but it serves its purpose.

Ma
Review №23

Improv Buffy is very fun!!

Ev
Review №24

The theatre is older but the space worked out. We went to see Show up, Kids! And it was one of the best shows Ive ever been to.

GL
Review №25

Highly recommend!! I frequent this place because of the cool atmosphere, the great performances, and the great people.

Pe
Review №26

This was a cool little space. Very, very tiny, but it gets the job done and I actually have a fondness for places that are carved out of a place that was never intended to be used for performance. The sound and lighting was good. The lobby was nothing more than a miniscule space left over after the creation of a molecular box office.Theres nowhere to wait inside until just before the show, but theres a stoop to sit on and the neighbourhood has lots of options. There is a tiny little pizza place with a storefront that opens right into the sidewalk two blocks away that has outrageous thin-crust pizza thats so good its worth a trip all on its own merit. Plus the guy behind the counter there is a sweetheart.The folks who worked in the theater itself were a little too caught up in their own importance but pleasant enough.Up a long, steep flight of stairs from the theater was a charming, small bar and a friendly bartender. The bathrooms were decent. Lobby, theater, bar, and bathrooms were very clean and well kept. The building itself is very old and Im glad to see it being put to such good use as a tiny, indy theater.Ill be happy to go back if and when theres other performances there I want to see.

ma
Review №27

Infinite wrench was enjoyable.

Ko
Review №28

Its so dirty and some chairs are not functional

Po
Review №29

It was very exceptional I was interviewed by Riley who runs the Next 2 Rise platform.

Ja
Review №30

Great local theater. It needs better air conditioning. The sound of the air conditioner makes it hard to hear the performers. Sit down front.

Ka
Review №31

Much-loved and essential downtown performance venue. Could use a bit of TLC, but some people feel thats part of its charm. Downstairs from the KGB Bar, which is a great place to go at intermission or after the show.

je
Review №32

Went to see Morrie for the third time. Nice theater and pleasant staff.

Ro
Review №33

If I get this role Ill have a lot more to say

Eb
Review №34

Love the shows performed here! Always experimental, envelope pushing, and new.

Ma
Review №35

I saw Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind and I was glad I did. It certainly evoked a few emotions. It was nice that I can have wine and that there was a student discount. The theater was not too large but had some authentic coolness to it. I liked the stained glass and intimateness. The little bar was cute too. The stage was fitting. The performance itself was so unique and clever at times. I am glad I had the chance to experience it.

Br
Review №36

Interesting venue. Very intimate. And theres a speakeasy upstairs..

Pe
Review №37

Ripped up seat but good place!

Ch
Review №38

Cozy theater with fun staff

Be
Review №39

Nice little indie theatre venue

Je
Review №40

No spoilers! Come see the infinite wrench before its too late.

BT
Review №41

Great atmosphere.

An
Review №42

Really cool space. Great place for theater.

Ve
Review №43

Broken seats but amazing shows.

Me
Review №44

Nice place for a show. No bad seats. Could use a sprucing up

De
Review №45

Love the kraine I totally enjoyed myself. There is a variety of shows something for everyone. Plus they are open year round.

Aq
Review №46

Great people for adult entertainment. Would recommend for a girls night out.

da
Review №47

Nostalgic. The KGB Bar on the second level is nice & quaint!

Pa
Review №48

Great little space. Perfect for cabarets, plays or simple musicals.

JR
Review №49

A great intimate little theatre.

Iv
Review №50

Amazing place for theatre-hungry people

Ca
Review №51

Definitely an older theater, but hosts very interesting performances, often Burlesque. Has a small bar with a reasonable beer selection.

Et
Review №52

Show was great. Seats are a little rough. Very intimate

Vi
Review №53

Cabaret show was awful. People who were performing where all from the crowd. Not all of them had voices. That thing should have been free. Waist of money.

Je
Review №54

Kooky little NYC black box theater.

Ap
Review №55

Only been here once but loved the venue, staff, bartender and musical I saw! Let there be stuff, so funny!

Fe
Review №56

Great event at a cute black box theater

Ka
Review №57

Fun nyc off off bway experience with great talent

W.
Review №58

Its like experimental theater space. Theres more upstairs, but not handicap accessible

An
Review №59

I only go there to stalk friends, no opinion otherwise.

El
Review №60

Great shows!

Ji
Review №61

Saw PRINZE the one-man show here. This is what NYC theater is all about.

Mi
Review №62

Great little theater with a cool vibe.

Ja
Review №63

What are you looking for? Likely, if you’re going here, it’s exactly what you’ll find.

Co
Review №64

Saw an awesome show The Infinite Wrench would go back anytime.

jo
Review №65

Very nice

Br
Review №66

Not easily visible from street. Look for the KGB sign. Old school spot.

Vi
Review №67

Cant wait to go back

Jo
Review №68

Slow in week days

To
Review №69

Love NYC

Tr
Review №70

I like

Ki
Review №71

Great theatre space

Do
Review №72

Great performance of neofuturists

Gr
Review №73

Nice little theater to catch improv.

Da
Review №74

Odd

Le
Review №75

Nice theater with cheap drinks

Je
Review №76

Tiny, intimate! home to an awesome show!

Mi
Review №77

Neat little space...good vibes

sh
Review №78

Its cool

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  • Address:85 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003, United States
  • Site:http://www.horsetrade.info/the-kraine-theater
  • Phone:+1 212-777-6088
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