Advertiser Disclosure
BestBroadwayMusicals.com is an independent website. Content published on this site may be authored by individual contributors whose views may not necessarily reflect the views of BestBroadwayMusicals.com or any other organization. We may receive commissions on purchases you make through links published on our website. Click here to review our disclosures page for more information.
Neil Simon Theatre
250 W. 52nd Street
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
The building
- Address
- 250 W. 52nd Street
- Capacity
- 1,445 seats
- Opened
- 1927
- Operated by
- Nederlander Theatre
Theater History
Built in 1927, the Alvin Theatre was renamed the Neil Simon Theatre in 1983 and is currently owned by the Nederlander Organization. Recent productions have included Gigi, The Last Ship, Big Fish, and Catch Me If You Can.
For Your Convenience
Parking
Reserve a spot using SpotHero: https://spothero.com
Restrooms
Restrooms are located on Mezzanine and Lower Lounge.
Coat Check
Coat check is unavailable at this theater.
Where is the stage door?
To the left as you exit the main 52nd Street.
Near the Theatre
M Social Hotel Times Square, 226 W. 52nd Street. For other hotel recommendations, read our article on the Best Hotels Near Broadway!
Playing here
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
1445 seats
Preview Seat View
Accessibility
Is there wheelchair accessible seating available?
Wheelchair accessible seating is located in the orchestra section.
Is there a wheelchair accessible restroom available?
Yes, a wheelchair accessible (unisex) restroom is located on Orchestra level.
Are there assistive devices available?
Infrared headsets for sound augmentation are available at the theatre, free of charge. Photo identification is required as a deposit. For patrons with a tele coil, this theatre is equipped with an induction loop. Please set your device to “T”.
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 5 are not permitted in the theater.