New York

New York Nav Links [NEW]

More shows

WL NYC Nav

Time Out logo

Time Out US

WL Timeout US Fav Icon 

WL US Info Links

INFO

Broadway World NY Help Links

HELP

WL US Footer - BWW

Terms and conditions

Privacy policy

FAQs

Contact us

WL US Help Links

WL US Footer

blank navigation bar for NYTG

blank navigation bar 

WL All Broadway Shows Link

Broadway

Off-Broadway

WL Broadway Plays Link

Experiences

WL Concerts Link NYC

Concerts

All Shows NYC - WL

All Events

Goldstar My Tickets

My Tickets

GS Nav Override

Digital Partners

News & Media

Chicago

Chicago Nav Links [NEW]

WL Chicago Nav

Los Angeles + OC

LA Nav Links [NEW]

WL LA Nav

SF Bay Area

SF Bay Area Nav Links [NEW] - TT

WL SF Nav

Washington DC

DC Nav Links [NEW]

WL DC Nav

null

E-ticket

Curse of the Starving Class - NYC [42441]

Curse of the Starving Class - Product Media - Header Image

Get tickets to the best shows at the best prices on Broadway and beyond

Discover New York City 

New York Header Image

Latest New York City Insider Posts 

New York Tile Image

Holiday Gift Guide - NYC

View all events

Holiday Gift Guide

NY - TT - Nav Bar Link - Holiday

Holiday Events

NYC - Shows Members Love

New York Broadway

Offers

More

Venues in New York City

Curse of the Starving Class

Curse of the Starving Class - Product Media - Poster Image

Poster of Curse of the Starving Class in New York.

Curse of the Starving Class - Product Media - Poster Image (Square)

Curse of the Starving Class - Product Media - App Hero Image

Curse of the Starving Class - NYC [42441] - Product Media

Production photo of Curse of the Starving Class in New York.

Curse of the Starving Class - Product Media - Image - Asset 1

Calista Flockhart stars in [*Curse of the Starving Class*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/42441-curse-of-the-starving-class) off Broadway at the [Pershing Square Signature Center](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/pershing-square-signature-center) in winter 2025.

Flockhart is best known for playing the title role of the TV show *Ally McBeal* (1997–2002), earning a 1998 Golden Globe Award and three Emmy Award nominations. Her later TV roles include Kitty Walker on *Brothers & Sisters*, Cat Grant on *Supergirl*, and Lee Radziwill on *Feud: Capote vs. The Swans*.

Flockhart has appeared twice on Broadway: as Laura in *The Glass Menagerie* in 1994 and as Natalya Ivanovna in *The Three Sisters* in 1997.

Calista Flockhart - NY

The **Pershing Square Signature Center** is an iconic theatre venue located in the heart of New York City. Spanning over 75,000 square feet, the venue is not only stunning in architecture but also vast in terms of offerings. It comprises three separate theatres: The Irene Diamond Stage, The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, and The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre, which cater to different types and scales of productions. The Pershing Center also houses a bookshop, a café, rehearsal studios, and a spacious central lobby, making it an engaging artistic hub. It has been the site of numerous distinguished performances since its opening in 2012, drawing theatergoers from all corners of the globe for its enriching cultural offerings.

**How to get to the venue**:
The Pershing Square Signature Center is located at 480 West 42nd Street, easily accessible by public transportation. By subway, the A, C, and E lines stop conveniently at 42nd Street. Alternatively, buses M42, M11, and M12 have nearby stops. If traveling by car, several parking garages are situated within a short walking distance of the venue.

Pershing Square Signature Center - NY

Pershing Square Signature Center

The Pershing Square Signature Center in New York is a spacious, versatile theatre venue easily accessible by subway or bus.

calista-200

Christian Slater stars in [*Curse of the Starving Class*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/42441-curse-of-the-starving-class) off Broadway at the [Pershing Square Signature Center](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/pershing-square-signature-center) in winter 2025.

Slater has appeared in over 100 movies and TV shows, but he remains known for his breakout role as J.D. in the 1988 movie *Heathers* and his Golden Globe-winning role as the title character of the 2015 TV show *Mr. Robot*.

Slater also has a prolific stage career, having performed in numerous shows in New York and in London's West End. He has performed in six Broadway shows, the most recent being a 2005 revival of *The Glass Menagerie* alongside [Jessica Lange](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/jessica-lange), [Sarah Paulson](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/sarah-paulson), and Josh Lucas.

Christian Slater - NY

christian-200

Cooper Hoffman stars in [*Curse of the Starving Class*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/42441-curse-of-the-starving-class) off Broadway at the [Pershing Square Signature Center](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/pershing-square-signature-center) in winter 2025.

Hoffman is best known for his roles as Gary Valentine in *Licorice Pizza* and Dick Ebersol in *Saturday Night*. He is the son of the late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Cooper Hoffman - NY

cooper-200

Drama

Award winners

Off Broadway

Revival

Signature-theatre-1600x1200px

Pershing Square Signature Center - TodayTix

James Houghton founded and established Signature Theatre Company in 19991. The company was famed for devoting whole seasons of programming to a singular playwright. Since 2012, Signature has presented works by multiple playwrights in the same season with the introduction of residency and legacy programs.

In October 2008, plans emerged to construct The Pershing Square Signature Center to house all of Signature Theatre’s productions. The Off-Broadway complex, designed by Frank Gehry, finally opened in 2012. The complex contains three performance spaces, two rehearsal studios, and a communal area complete with a café, bar and bookstore.

The Irene Diamond Stage is the largest theatre with a capacity of 294 seats, while the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre contains 191 seats. The adaptable Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre can hold 199-250 people, depending on whether the production uses a thrust, alley or end stage format.

The Pershing Square Center’s performance spaces are also available to rent. Renowned Off-Broadway production company The New Group most often presents its new productions in the complex.

## How to get to the Pershing Square Signature Center off Broadway

The Pershing Square Signature Center is closest to the 42nd St. - Port Authority subway stop on the A, C, and E lines. The closest bus stops are 9 Av./W 42 St. on the M11 and M34A-SBS lines and 10 Av./W 42 St. on the M11 line.

## Restaurants near Signature Theatre

Popular restaurants near the Pershing Square Signature Center, which houses Signature Theatre productions, include Chez Josephine (French), Serafina (Italian), Pio Pio 8 (Peruvian), and Mémé Mediterranean. 

Pershing Square Signature Center - New York Theatre Guide

Signature Theatre Company, founded by James Houghton, is housed in The Pershing Square Signature Center. The center includes diverse performance spaces and is located near the 42nd St. - Port Authority subway stop.

Day of week	Matinee	Evening
Monday	-	-
Tuesday	-	7:00 PM
Wednesday	-	7:00 PM
Thursday	-	7:00 PM
Friday	-	7:00 PM
Saturday	2:00 PM	7:00 PM
Sunday	2:00 PM	-

Curse of the Starving Class Tickets

About Curse of the Starving Class

Venue

Categories

Start date

End date

Stars on stage

Calista Flockhart

Christian Slater

Cooper Hoffman

Curse of the Starving Class cast and creative team

Venue

Pershing Square Signature Center

Accessibility

Show schedule