Though there is an understudy for Abbott's role, he went on with the show—and audiences loved the performance even more.

Audible Theater is presenting a limited engagement starring the SNL alum at the Minetta Lane.

To make tickets more affordable, many Off-Broadway shows have implemented rush, lottery, and inexpensive ticket policies.

Due to the expansive nature of Off-Broadway, this list is not comprehensive.

The Tony winner first appeared in one of the Off-Broadway company's productions in 2004.

The acclaimed solo show plays St. Marks.

The great grandnephew of writer Bram Stoker said his "uncle would have loved this. It’s just wonderful.”

Roundabout Theatre Company produces the world premiere of the Rachel Bonds play.

The Crazy Ex-Girlfriend writer and star brings her musical stage show to the Orpheum Theatre for a four-week run.

Sam Pinkleton will direct the dark comedy at the Lucille Lortel.

The hit revival of the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical continues at the Westside Theatre.

The immersive world premiere is created by Florencia Lozano, who also stars.

Clutch Productions presents the new play by Mêlisa Annis.

The pair are currently starring in the hit revival of the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical at the Westside Theatre.

The new Michael John LaChiusa musical, directed and inspired by Graciela Daniele, stars Mary Testa, Andréa Burns, Priscilla Lopez, and Eden Espinosa.

The Commedia dell'arte production has been devised using the techniques and processes employed in the 17th century.

The beloved adaptation of Macbeth launched a craze for immersive theatre throughout New York City.

The Tony nominee teamed up with composer Drew Gasparini to create the new play.

The 30-minute presentation will also be live streamed on YouTube.

The Off-Broadway theatre company is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

The Off-Broadway company will celebrate its anniversary with workshops, readings, and more.

Emily Mann directs the Tennessee Williams classic.

The long-awaited Theatre for a New Audience production was originally slated for March 2020.

The Tony winner stars in his self-written musical inspired by his time wandering the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Colombian sex tourism and a life-size donkey factor into this new work for Houses on the Moon Theater Company.

Thomas Caruso directs the New York premiere of Sandra Tsing Loh's comedy.

The Good Night, Oscar star is bringing his work to the Royal Family Performing Arts Space for a limited engagement.

Subtitled Confessions of a Museum Novice, the work opened Off-Broadway December 4.

Members of Tony-winning Handspring Puppet Company deliver an emotional story of a man born with a cleft lip and the trials he faces.

Laurie Woolery is directing the Public Theater production about a young Native woman reconnecting with her ancestral homeland.

Pulitzer Prize finalist Will Arbery presents the exploration of a queer teen's coming-of-age through the dawn of online communication.

The limited engagement again features the fan favorite “Dance of the Frost Fairies.”

Sutton Foster will lead the upcoming New York City Center Encores! production.

The new Michael John LaChiusa musical, directed and inspired by Graciela Daniele, stars Mary Testa, Andréa Burns, Priscilla Lopez, and Eden Espinosa.

Red Bull Theater will stage the new adaptation of William Wycherley's classic Restoration comedy later this month.

What shows are about to close in New York City?

Dianne Wiest and Josh Hamilton star in the production at Vineyard Theatre.

Thomas Caruso directs the New York premiere of Sandra Tsing Loh's comedy.

Joe Rosario directs the Ruth Stage production.

The dark musical comedy returns to The Players Theatre for the holidays.

The foundation has also announced new leadership following the death of Ms. Pels earlier this year.

Tyne Rafaeli directs the new Jen Silverman play about the art of propaganda.

Tyne Rafaeli directs the new Jen Silverman play about the art of propaganda.

Paguia leads the onstage band in the new musical, and is also musical director for Off-Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club.

The new play at Soho Rep, Snatch Adams & Tainty McCracken Present It’s That Time of the Month, features a life-sized vagina.

The play will be staged site specific in the former Chelsea townhouse of acclaimed actors Rip Torn and Geraldine Page.

Her Off-Broadway play Manahatta looks at how the Lenape people lost their land and how that connects to the housing crisis of 2008.

Steve H. Broadnax III will direct the upcoming production.

Oscar winner and Tony nominee Ariana DeBose will perform at the event.

The acclaimed solo show will play St. Marks for a handful of performances this December.