Broadway Theatre

Opened in 1924

1681 Broadway
New York, NY

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 8:30pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm

Theater History

The Broadway Theatre opened in 1924 as a movie theater, perhaps most well known for playing Walt Disney’s Steamboat Willie in 1928 and Fantasia in 1939. It was renamed the Broadway in 1930 when it became a Broadway theater, but it quickly became a movie theater once again in 1934. But it returned to live theater in 1940 and has mostly remained a Broadway house since then. Recent productions include Here Lies Love, King Kong, Fiddler on the Roof, Sister Act, Promises, Promises, and The Color Purple.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

Parking

Reserve a spot using SpotHero: https://spothero.com

Restrooms

Restrooms are located between the Orchestra and Mezzanine levels, up one flight of stairs (20 steps total.)

Coat Check

Coat check is available. No strollers or furs.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi Available

Where is the stage door?

On 53rd between Broadway and 8th Avenue. Turn left out of the main entrance, and turn left on 53rd Street.

NEAR THE THEATRE

Gallagher's Steakhouse, 228 W. 52nd Street. For other restaurant recommendations, read our article on the Best Theater District Restaurants!

CURRENT/UPCOMING SHOW

The Great Gatsby

Step into the Roaring Twenties with The Great Gatsby, Broadway’s dazzling new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel. This dazzling production captures the essence of New York City’s Jazz Age and tells the love story of the enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby and his passion for Daisy Buchanan. A jazz-infused score, extravagant dance numbers, and a star-studded cast make The Great Gatsby a must-see show on Broadway!

Directed by Marc Bruni with choreography by Dominique Kelley, The Great Gatsby features a book by Kait Kerrigan, music by Jason Howland, and lyrics by Nathan Tyson. With sets by Paul Tate dePoo III, costumes by Linda Cho, lighting by Cory Pattak, and sound by Brian Ronan, the theater is transformed into the glamorous 1920s, and the audience is transported back in time to this extravagant era.

The production currently stars Ryan McCarten as Jay Gatsby and Aisha Jackson as Daisy Buchanan, with Michael Maliakel as Nick Carraway and Samantha Pauly as Jordan Baker.

Don’t miss this party roaring on at Broadway Theatre! Tickets are available now!

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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

1761 seats

Preview Seat View

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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 lobby level.

Are there assistive devices available?

Assisted listening devices are available, and an ID is required as a deposit.

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.

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