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Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
242 W. 45th Street
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: 12pm - 8pm
The building
- Address
- 242 W. 45th Street
- Capacity
- 1,078 seats
- Opened
- 1927
- Operated by
- Shubert
Theater History
The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, originally named the Royale, was built in 1927 by the Chanin Brothers along with the nearby Majestic Theatre and the John Golden Theatre (originally called Theatre Masque). All three theaters are now run by the Shuberts, who renamed the theatre Bernard B. Jacobs after the president of the Shubert Organization. Recent productions include Parade, Company, The Color Purple, Once, and The Mountaintop.
For Your Convenience
Parking
Reserve a spot using SpotHero: https://spothero.com
Restrooms
Restrooms are located one flight down from the Orchestra level.
Coat Check
Coat check is available downstairs. $2/item.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi Available
Where is the stage door?
To your right as you exit the main 45th Street entrance.
Near the Theatre
Paramount Hotel Times Square, 235 W. 46th Street. For other hotel recommendations, read our article on the Best Hotels Near Broadway!
Playing here
The Outsiders
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre · 2 hrs, 30 mins
- Lottery
- Rush
- Standing room
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
1078 seats
Preview Seat View
Accessibility
Is there wheelchair accessible seating available?
Wheelchair accessible seating is located in the orchestra section. No steps to designated seating location.
Is there a wheelchair accessible restroom available?
Yes, a wheelchair accessible (unisex) restroom is located on the Orchestra level.
Are there assistive devices available?
Infrared assistive listening devices available for every performance; audio description and closed captioning devices will be available beginning four weeks after the show's opening night. Before this date, live-caption via CART using a hand-held device can be requested with two weeks advance notice. Contact Shuebrt Audience Services at 212-944-3700 or audienceservices@shubertorg.com for more information.
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 Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
- PARADEclosed 2023
- ALMOST FAMOUSclosed 2023
- COMPANYclosed 2022