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August Wilson Theatre
245 W. 52nd Street
Monday 10am – 6pm
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm
The building
- Address
- 245 W. 52nd Street
- Capacity
- 1,275 seats
- Opened
- 1925
- Operated by
- Jujamcyn
Theater History
Originally the Guild Theatre, then the ANTA Theatre and Virginia Theatre, it was renamed in 2005 after Pulitzer Prize winning playwright August Wilson, known for Fences, The Piano Lesson, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
For Your Convenience
Parking
Reserve a spot using SpotHero: https://spothero.com
Restrooms
Restrooms are located in the Main Lobby, one level down from the Orchestra level. Gender diversity is welcome, guests are encouraged to use the roostroom that best fits their gender identity or expression.
Coat Check
Coat check is available in the main lobby. $3/item.
Wi-Fi
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Where is the stage door?
To your right as you exit the main 52nd Street entrance.
Near the Theatre
Victor's Cafe, 236 W. 52nd Street. For other restaurant recommendations, read our article on the Best Theater District Restaurants!
Playing here
Seating
Best Seats in the House
The best views will be in the center orchestra and front mezzanine, but there are very few bad seats in this theater.
Number of Seats
1275 seats
Preview Seat View
Accessibility
Is there wheelchair accessible seating available?
There are 8 steps down into the main entrance of the theater from the sidewalk and 25 steps up from there to the Orchestra level. There is an entrance via a Stair Lift that provides direct access from the entrance on 52nd to the Orchestra level. Guests do not have to be in a wheelchair to use the lift, however the lift does have a weight capacity of 500 pounds. A uniformed porter in the Outer Lobby is available to usher you to the Stair Lift and can help with operation of the lift before and after the prformance. Waiter service is available for guests who use wheelchairs. Please speak with a staff member at the theatre who can place a food or beverage order.
Is there a wheelchair accessible restroom available?
Yes, accessible restroom is available near the upper landing of the stair lift on the Orchestra level.
Are there assistive devices available?
D-Scriptive devices, I-Caption devices, audio induction neck loops, and infrared headsets are available. There is no charge, but a valid photo ID is required.
Rules & Regulations
When to arrive: Doors open roughly a half hour before showtime. Give yourself plenty of time to pick up tickets and find your seats. What to wear: Whatever makes you comfortable! Some people dress up for the theater, but there is no official dress code. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theater.
Previously at the August Wilson Theatre
- Dog Day Afternoonclosed 2026
- Cabaret at the Kit Kat Clubclosed 2025
- FUNNY GIRLclosed 2023