Music Box Theatre

Opened in 1921

239 W. 45th Street
New York, NY

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

Theater History

Toward the close of 1919, the prominent theatrical producer Sam H. Harris made a proposition to his friend Irving Berlin: if the popular songwriter would devise a musical revue, Harris would find a theatre for it. Berlin responded with The Music Box Revue and in 1920 the Music Box Theatre was built to house the show. The Shuberts began acquiring shares of the venue from Harris in the 1920s. When Harris died in 1941, his wife sold half the shares in the theatre to the Shuberts, and half to Berlin. From that point on, Berlin and Shubert became equal partners in the ownership of the house. In 2007, the Berlin share of the theatre was sold to Shubert, now the sole owner of the theatre.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

Parking

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

Restrooms

Restrooms are located one level below the Orchestra and also on the Mezzanine level.

Coat Check

Coat check is available on lower level.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi Available

Where is the stage door?

To the right as you exit the main 45th Street entrance.

NEAR THE THEATRE

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square, 305 W. 46th Street. For other hotel recommendations, read our article on the Best Hotels Near Broadway!

CURRENT/UPCOMING SHOW

Suffs

HOW WILL THEY DO IT WHEN IT’S NEVER BEEN DONE?

Following a sold-out, extended run at The Public Theater, Suffs arrives on Broadway next spring — and not a moment too soon. From the singular mind of Shaina Taub, this “remarkable, epic new musical” (Variety), boldly explores the victories and failures of a struggle for equality that’s far from over.

It’s 1913 and the women’s movement is heating up in America, anchored by the suffragists — “Suffs,” as they call themselves — and their relentless pursuit of the right to vote. Reaching across and against generational, racial, and class divides, these brilliant, flawed women entertain and inspire us with the story of their hard-won victory in an ongoing fight. So much has changed since the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment over a century ago, and yet we’re reminded sometimes we need to look back, in order to march fearlessly into the future.

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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

1025 seats

Preview Seat View

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ACCESSIBILITY

Is there wheelchair accessible seating available?

Wheelchair accessible seating is located in the orchestra section.

Is there a wheelchair accessible restroom available?

Yes, ADA compliant (unisex) restroom available in lobby.

Are there assistive devices available?

Call 212-582-7678 to reserve assisted listening devices in advance. Drivers License or ID required as a deposit. Closed Captioning is available through the GalaPro app on your personal device.

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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