The Players Club, New York

About

Founded in 1888 by actor Edwin Booth and 15 incorporators, The Players occupies a mansion built in 1847 at 16 Gramercy Park South. Booth deeded the house to the Club on opening night (December 31, 1888). The clubhouse is a National Historic Landmark and preserves extensive theatrical memorabilia and Edwin Booth’s preserved suite. More information can be found on the club history page.

Club Facilities

The Players features a historic clubhouse with multiple member spaces including the Great Hall, the main Dining Room, the Grill, the Kinstler Room, the Alcove, the Balcony, the Hampden-Booth Library, the Card Room, the Burman Room, and the Booth Room. There are also a range of private meeting and dining rooms available throughout the house. Details about the facilities can be found on the club facilities page.

Dining Facilities

The Club operates a Grill and a main Dining Room that includes a small stage for performances. There are also multiple private dining and meeting rooms, supported by on-site kitchen facilities. More details are available on the dining facilities page.

Food and Drink

On-site member dining and bar service includes the Grill and the main Dining Room, with Member Dining available from Tuesday to Saturday and a Happy Hour from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Club has an in-house food and beverage team for member meals and private events. For more information, visit the food and drink page.

Events Calendar

The Players maintains an active member events calendar with regular member-only programming, including play readings, theatrical presentations, concerts, film screenings, and member-sponsored programs. Detailed event listings and reservations are available to members through the events calendar.

Special Events

Signature and recurring special events include Pipe Nights, Founders’ Night on New Year’s Eve, award presentations, staged readings in the Dining Room, and themed dinners. More information can be found on the special events page.

Networking Opportunities

Members have regular opportunities to meet artists and arts leaders through Club programming and member-sponsored events. Voting members also receive reciprocal club privileges at many partner clubs, as detailed on the networking opportunities page.

Business Services

The Club provides facilities and rooms suitable for conferences, seminars, and presentations, with meal and break service available from its in-house kitchens. More information is available on the business services page.

Leisure Activities

Leisure offerings include play readings, concerts, book events, docent tours of the historic clubhouse, and informal socializing in the Grill and Members’ Lounge. More details can be found on the leisure activities page.

Membership Options

Prospective members begin candidacy by completing the Membership Inquiry form. The Membership Committee guides the admissions process. More information regarding membership options can be found on the membership options page.

Dress Code

The dress code is neat, smart casual appropriate to the landmark clubhouse. Acceptable attire includes slacks and well-kept denim, while shorts and non-collared T-shirts are not permitted. For more details, please refer to the dress code page.

Affiliations

The Club collaborates with affiliated not-for-profit entities such as The Players Foundation and The Players Preservation Fund. Voting members have access to a list of reciprocal clubs, including partners like the Explorers Club and the Salmagundi Club. More information can be found on the affiliations page.