The New Group

The New Group
Formation1995 (1995)
FounderScott Elliott
TypeOff-Broadway
Location(s)Theater at St. Clement's Church
New York City
Artistic director
Scott Elliott
Websitethenewgroup.org

The New Group, is a New York City Off-Broadway theatrical troupe founded by Artistic Director Scott Elliott, that produced its first play, Mike Leigh's Ecstasy, in 1995. The New Group is run by founding Artistic Director, Scott Elliott, and Executive Director, Adam Bernstein.

The New Group was recognized with the 2004 Tony Award for Best Musical for Avenue Q originated at the Vineyard Theatre in 2003.

Building history

Since 2003 the home theatre for the group has mostly been on West 42nd Street on Theatre Row. The main theatres since founding are:

In November 2025, the New Group announced that they would be moving into the Theatre at St. Clement's, with plans to begin producing shows there in 2026.

Production history

Premieres

The New Group has produced numerous world premieres including Steve, The Spoils, Intimacy, Burning, Russian Transport, Blood From a Stone, The Starry Messenger, The Accomplices, and Avenue Q.

References

  1. ↑ "The New Group". Internet Off-Broadway Database. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  2. ↑ "The New Group".
  3. ↑ McKinley, Jesse (21 November 2002). "Theatre Row 2002 Upscale March". The New York Times.
  4. ↑ Zinoman, Jason (2 January 2004). "Theatre Row NY Times 2004 on stage and off". The New York Times.
  5. ↑ Tran, Diep. "The New Group Has Finally Found a Home; Off-Broadway Company Will Take Over Theatre at St. Clement's Church". Playbill. Retrieved December 2, 2025.