Broadway Theatre

Broadway Theatre: One of Broadway's Grand Stages

The Broadway Theatre is one of New York's premier venues for live entertainment. Located at 1681 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, this broadway theater has a capacity of 1,763 and has been a fixture of the city's cultural landscape since 1924.

History of Broadway Theatre

The Broadway Theatre opened on December 25, 1924, as B. S. Moss's Colony Theatre, a movie palace and vaudeville venue designed by Eugene De Rosa. The building was converted for legitimate theater use in 1930 and renamed the Broadway Theatre, taking its name from its location on Broadway between 52nd and 53rd Streets.

Built in Italian Renaissance style with a brick and terra-cotta facade, the Broadway Theatre is one of the largest houses in the Theater District at 1,763 seats. This scale has made it the natural home for the biggest, most bold musicals on Broadway.

The theater's history includes some of Broadway's most classic productions. The original productions of South Pacific, Funny Girl, The Music Man, Cabaret, Gypsy, and Evita all played the Broadway Theatre. Les Miserables and Miss Saigon both had long runs here. The 2009 revival of West Side Story was staged here, as was the hit musical King Kong.

What's On at Broadway Theatre

The Broadway Theatre hosts major new musicals that demand one of the district's largest stages.

• Here Lies Love (Musicals)

• The Great Gatsby (Musicals)

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Seating and Accessibility

The theater seats 1,763 across three levels: Orchestra, Mezzanine, and Balcony. The Orchestra center rows offer the best experience. Given the theater's size, front Mezzanine seats are also excellent, providing a panoramic view of the full stage picture.

Wheelchair-accessible seating is available. The theater has elevators for upper-level access. Assistive listening devices and accessible restrooms are available.