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Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
261 W. 47th Street
Monday: 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday - Saturday*: 12pm - 30 minutes before curtain
Sunday*: 12pm - 6pm
*Box office opens at 10am on matinee days
The building
- Address
- 261 W. 47th Street
- Capacity
- 622 seats
- Opened
- 1925
- Operated by
- Manhattan Theatre Club
Theater History
The Samuel J. Friedman Theatre is operated by the Manhattan Theatre Club and was formerly known as the Biltmore Theatre before being renamed for Samuel J. Friedman in 2008. Recent productions include The Collaboration, Cost of Living, Skeleteon Crew, Choir Boy, and The Father.
For Your Convenience
Parking
Reserve a spot using SpotHero: https://spothero.com
Restrooms
Restrooms are available on the Lower Lounge and Mezzanine levels.
Coat Check
Coat check available, though larger items may not be accepted.
Where is the stage door?
To the right as you exit the main 47th Street entrance.
Near the Theatre
Dutch Fred's, 307 W. 47th Street. For other restaurant recommendations, read our article on the Best Theater District Restaurants!
Playing here
School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre · 1 hr, 20 mins
- Digital 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 cozy theater.
Number of Seats
622 seats
Preview Seat View
Accessibility
Is there wheelchair accessible seating available?
Wheelchair accessible seating is loacted in the Orchestra and Mezzanine levels.
Is there a wheelchair accessible restroom available?
Yes, accessible restrooms are located on the Lower Lounge and in the Mezzanine lounge. All levels of theater are accessible via elevator.
Are there assistive devices available?
Assistive listening devices, hearing-aid compatible devices, and I-Caption closed captioning are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. These devices are located at the podium to the left as you enter the inner lobby of the theatre. The house manager or staff on duty will provide you with a headset in exchange for a credit card, driver’s license or other form of identification, which will be returned to you at the end of the performance.
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.
Previously at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
- The Balustersclosed 2026
- Bugclosed 2026
- Punchclosed 2025
- Old Friendsclosed 2025
- Eureka Dayclosed 2025
- Mary Janeclosed 2024
- PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLICclosed 2024
- JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDINGclosed 2023
- SUMMER, 1976closed 2023
- THE COLLABORATIONclosed 2023
- COST OF LIVINGclosed 2022
- HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVEclosed 2022