Out of the Box Theatrics, which has operated at Theatre 154 on Christopher Street since 2023, will relocate to a new permanent home at the theatre formerly known as Playhouse 46 starting in 2026.

The Off-Broadway company, currently presenting the world premiere of Beau The Musical through July 27, will continue its programming at Theatre 154 through the end of 2025.

Playhouse 46 is a 174-seat Off-Broadway venue owned by St. Luke’s Church on Restaurant Row. Formerly the Theatre at St. Luke’s, the space hosted the long-running Late Night Catechism and Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, among many others. In 2023, the theatre was rebranded as Playhouse 46.

OOTB will make capital improvements to the uptown theatre, including lighting, sound, and accessibility. The company intends to operate the theatre as a flexible space, with the ability to utilize three-quarter and proscenium configurations.

The company plans to stage two mainstage productions, which will be announced in the fall. OOTB will also continue its Building the Box series, which helps artists develop new work; weekly community events for artists to share their talent; free educational workshops for artists to develop valuable skills; and a cabaret series. Naked Angels, a company in residence, will also move with OOTB to Playhouse 46.

“After two years of incredible growth and unforgettable productions at Theatre 154, we're thrilled to take this exciting next step and make our new home in the heart of the theatre district,” said Founding Artistic Director Liz Flemming in a statement. “This move marks an exciting new chapter for OOTB by moving the downtown uptown. We’re looking forward to continuing our mission of bold, immersive storytelling and supporting marginalized communities in a space that puts us in the center of New York’s vibrant midtown theatre district.”

Out of the Box Theatrics was founded in 2016 by Flemming, a legally blind artist, to create space for fellow artists who have been historically underrepresented and undervalued. By casting without regard to gender, race, creed, ethnicity, or disability, OOTB seeks to create a more inclusive and equitable theatre industry.

Flemming received a 2025 Obie for the company’s ongoing work in lifting diverse voices and for its growing, ambitious slate of programming.