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Broadway Theatre
1681 Broadway
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 8:30pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
The building
- Address
- 1681 Broadway
- Capacity
- 1,761 seats
- Opened
- 1924
- Operated by
- Shubert
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!
Playing here
The Great Gatsby
Broadway Theatre · 2 hrs, 30 mins
- Lottery
- Rush
- Student rush
- Code
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
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.
Previously at the Broadway Theatre
- HERE LIES LOVEclosed 2023