AMDA New York City

We invite you to join us and immerse yourself in the cultural heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, where world-class arts, lush parks, and vibrant city life come together to create an unparalleled college experience at AMDA's New York Campus.

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The constant buzz of America’s largest city doesn’t just come from the lights of Broadway; it comes from the bohemian heritage of the West Village, the underground beats of Harlem, and the arias soaring from the Met. Performers from every country and discipline are drawn to Manhattan to pursue their dreams. Now it’s your turn.

Why AMDA New York?

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Founded in 1964, AMDA New York is located in one of Manhattan’s most iconic neighborhoods, the Upper West Side. The AMDA campus is surrounded by some of the world’s most renowned performance and arts venues, including the Broadway Theater District, Lincoln Center, and numerous museums.

Beyond the arts, the neighborhood itself is vibrant and full of life. Riverside Park and Central Park offer stunning green spaces for recreation, relaxation, and outdoor study sessions. Bustling cafes, bookstores, and restaurants line the streets, giving students a perfect blend of cultural enrichment and urban adventure. The Upper West Side is not just a place to study—it's a gateway to New York City's energy and creativity. Whether you're taking in a jazz performance at a local club, visiting an art gallery, or enjoying a picnic by the Hudson River, there's always something exciting to discover.

At AMDA New York, the academic spaces nurture the creativity and talent of our students. Each facility is designed to inspire and support a diverse range of disciplines, from musical theatre and acting to film and dance. Our academic spaces are more than just classrooms; they are creative havens where students collaborate, rehearse, and perform, all while immersing themselves in the vibrant world of the performing arts.

Get to know the neighborhood

Your campus.
Your neighborhood.

See where you’ll train, live, and explore. Get your bearings in Manhattan, from AMDA’s buildings to the places around them.

AMDA’s 3D view of Manhattan, showing its buildings west of Central Park.

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Manhattan · Illustrated overview · Not to scale

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AMDA 61st Street, 211 West 61st Street. Get directions
AMDA 54th Street Studios, 250 West 54th Street. Get directions
The Strat Residence Hall, 117 West 70th Street. Get directions
Lincoln Center, Lincoln Center, New York. Get directions
Central Park, Central Park, New York. Get directions
Columbus Circle, Columbus Circle, New York. Get directions
Times Square, Times Square, New York. Get directions
59 St–Columbus Circle, Broadway / Central Park West / Eighth Avenue. Get directions
66 St-Lincoln Center, Broadway at West 66th Street; another access point is near Columbus Avenue at West 65th Street.. Get directions
72 St — Broadway, Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue at West 72nd Street.. Get directions
7 Av — West 53rd Street, Seventh Avenue at West 53rd Street; access is also listed on Broadway at West 53rd Street.. Get directions
57 St–7 Av, Seventh Avenue at West 55th and West 57th Streets.. Get directions
50 St — Broadway, Broadway at West 50th Street.. Get directions
50 St — Eighth Avenue, Eighth Avenue around West 49th–51st Streets.. Get directions
72 St — Central Park West, Central Park West at West 72nd Street; MTA also lists access near West 70th Street.. Get directions
79 St, . Get directions
81 St-Museum of Natural History, . Get directions
5 Av/59 St, . Get directions
57 St — Sixth Avenue, . Get directions
5 Av/53 St, . Get directions
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47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, . Get directions

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See the studios, theaters, and learning spaces where your training comes to life.

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AMDA NYC Buildings

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AMDA NY - 61st St.
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Located in the heart of the Upper West Side at 211 West 61st St, our main campus spans 67,000 square feet over 4 floors. This dynamic space includes two fully-equipped theaters, as well as versatile studios for acting, musical theatre, dance, and private voice lessons. The AMDA Cafe provides convenient options for snack and meal breaks. Two student lounges offer spaces for study and relaxation.
AMDA - 54th Street Studios
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Located at 250 West 54th Street, this facility houses our Film and TV spaces, including a soundstage, a screening room, and an editing suite. Rehearsal and private voice studios further expand the creative possibilities. The 9th floor is home to the AMDA Library, a quiet, technology-enabled study space equipped with computers, printers, and all the performing arts resources students need.
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The Strat Residence Hall
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The Stratford is located on West 70th Street between Broadway and Columbus Avenues, a short walk from AMDA’s academic buildings, and just blocks from Central Park, Lincoln Center, and the Museum of Natural History. The Stratford boasts a large communal kitchen and dining area, high-speed Wi-Fi, app-operated laundry, 24-hour security & reception, and a large outdoor patio.

Life beyond the studio

Campus Neighborhood

Times Square
Times Square is a major commercial intersection and a neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, at the junction of Broadway (now converted into a pedestrian plaza) and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. Times Square - iconified as "The Crossroads of the World", is the brightly illuminated hub of the Broadway Theater District, one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections, and a major center of the world's entertainment industry.
Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is a 16.3-acre complex of buildings in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.
Columbus Circle
Columbus Circle, named for Christopher Columbus, is a traffic circle and heavily trafficked intersection in the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is the point from which all official distances from New York City are measured. The name is also used for the neighborhood a few blocks around the circle in each direction. To the south of the circle lies Hell's Kitchen, also known as "Clinton", and the Theater District, and to the north is the Upper West Side.
Central Park
Central Park is an urban park in the New York City borough of Manhattan. It was initially opened in 1857, on 778 acres of city-owned land (it is 843 acres today). In 1858, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux won a design competition to improve and expand the park with a plan they titled the Greensward Plan. Construction began the same year, continued during the American Civil War, and was completed in 1873. Central Park is the most visited urban park in the United States.