Eugene O'Neill Theatre

Opened in 1925

230 W. 49th Street
New York, NY

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: 12pm - 7pm

Theater History

Originally named the Forrest Theatre when it opened in 1925 after Shakespearean actor Edwin Forrest, it was renamed the Coronet Theatre in 1945 when it was sold to City Playhouse Theatres. Producer Lester Osterman bought the theater in 1959 and named it after the acclaimed playwright Eugene O'Neill, whose plays include Long Day’s Journey Into Night, The Iceman Cometh, and Ah, Wilderness! Operated by Jujamcyn Theaters, recent productions in the theater include The Book of Mormon, 8, Fela!, 33 Variations, Spring Awakening, and Sweeney Todd.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

Parking

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

Restrooms

Restrooms located one flight below lobby. Gender diversity is welcome, guests are encouraged to use the roostroom that best fits their gender identity or expression.

Coat Check

No coat check, but the theater can check large bags if you speak to a member of staff upon arrival. $3/item.

Wi-Fi

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Where is the stage door?

To your left as you exit the main 49th Street entrance.

NEAR THE THEATRE

Lillie's Victorian Establishment, 249 W. 49th Street. For other restaurant recommendations, read our article on the Best Theater District Restaurants!

CURRENT/UPCOMING SHOW

The Book of Mormon

Winner of 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical, The Book of Mormon is the first Broadway Musical by Trey Stone and Matt Parker, the creators of South Park. The New York Times calls The Book of Mormon "the best musical of this century." The Washington Post says, "It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals." And Entertainment Weekly says, "Grade A: the funniest musical of all time." Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." Contains explicit language.

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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

1102 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?

No. The Eugene O'Neill does not have an elevator - an accessible restroom is available to use in The Time Hotel next door at 224 West 49th Street. A staff member is happy to guide guests to the hotel.

Are there assistive devices available?

D-Scriptive devices, I-Caption devices, audio induction neck loops, and infrared headsets are available in the Orchestra Bar lobby. 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.

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