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Shubert Theatre
225 W. 44th Street
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: Noon - 6pm (When there is an evening performance, open until curtain.)
The building
- Address
- 225 W. 44th Street
- Capacity
- 1,460 seats
- Opened
- 1913
- Operated by
- Shubert
Theater History
The Shubert Theatre had its genesis in the New Theatre, an “art” playhouse located on Central Park West that was devoted to serious repertory drama. Although the project was a critical and commercial flop, the New Theatre Group, which included Lee Shubert, leased a plot of land between 44th and 45th street to construct a new venue. The plan was abandoned, but Lee Shubert and Winthrop Ames, a former New Theatre partner, acquired a lease for the site, and built two adjoining playhouses there. Lee and J.J. operated the larger of the two auditoriums, which they named the Sam S. Shubert Memorial Theatre to commemorate their brother, who had died in May 1905. Ames managed the smaller Booth Theatre.
For Your Convenience
Parking
Reserve a spot using SpotHero: https://spothero.com
Restrooms
Restrooms are located in the Mezzanine and Balcony levels or one flight below the ground floor (20 steps).
Coat Check
Coat check is available. No strollers or furs.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi Available
Where is the stage door?
In Shubert Alley.
Near the Theatre
Junior's Restaurant and Bakery, 1515 Broadway. For other restaurant recommendations, read our article on the Best Theater District Restaurants!
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
1460 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?
No. An accessible restroom is available in Sardi's Restaurant across the street.
Are there assistive devices available?
Assistive listening, handheld captions, and prerecorded audio devices available free of charge. 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.
Previously at the Shubert Theatre
- Celebrity Autobiographyclosed 2026
- Hell's Kitchenclosed 2026
- SOME LIKE IT HOTclosed 2023
- POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Aliveclosed 2022