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Circle in the Square Theatre
235 W. 50th Street
Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 12pm - 7pm
The building
- Address
- 235 W. 50th Street
- Capacity
- 776 seats
- Opened
- 1972
- Operated by
- Independant
Theater History
Circle in the Square is one of only two Broadway theaters that uses a thrust stage - meaning the audience is seated on three sides. Recent productions include KPOP, American Buffalo, Chicken & Biscuits, Oklahoma!, Once on This Island, In Transit, and Fun Home.
For Your Convenience
Parking
Reserve a spot using SpotHero: https://spothero.com
Restrooms
Restrooms are located up one flight of stairs from the main theater level.
Coat Check
Coat check is unavailable at this theater.
Where is the stage door?
Wait outside the lobby where you entered the theater.
Near the Theatre
Toloache, 251 W. 50th Street. For other restaurant recommendations, read our article on the Best Theater District Restaurants!
Playing here
Seating
Best Seats in the House
This Broadway theater has a thrust stage, meaning that the stage extends into the audience, and there is seating on three sides. There are very few bad seats.
Number of Seats
776 seats
Preview Seat View
Accessibility
Is there wheelchair accessible seating available?
Wheelchair accessible seating is located in the orchestra section, rows J and K. No steps to designated seating location. Contact the theater at 212-307-0388 with any questions.
Is there a wheelchair accessible restroom available?
Yes, a wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Ask an usher or staff member for assistance.
Are there assistive devices available?
Assisted listening devices are available. No reservations required, but please arrive early. A driver's license or 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 Circle in the Square Theatre
- Romeo and Julietclosed 2025
- An Enemy of the Peopleclosed 2024
- MELISSA ETHERIDGE: MY WINDOWclosed 2023
- KPOPclosed 2022
- AMERICAN BUFFALOclosed 2022