Theater History
Originally called Erianger's Theatre, it was renamed the St. James Theatre in 1932 after the theater of the same name in London. The theater is now owned and operated by Jujamcyn.
St. James Theatre
Opened in 1927
246 W. 44th Street
New York, NY
Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
Parking
Reserve a spot using SpotHero: https://spothero.com
Restrooms
Restrooms located one flight below Orchestra level, and also on Mezzanine and Balcony levels. Gender diversity is welcome, guests are encouraged to use the roostroom that best fits their gender identity or expression.
Coat Check
$3/item, coat check is located on the Orchestra level.
Wi-Fi
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Where is the stage door?
To the left as you exit the main 44th Street entrance.
NEAR THE THEATRE
Carmine's Italian Restaurant, 200 W. 44th Street. For other restaurant recommendations, read our article on the Best Theater District Restaurants!
CURRENT/UPCOMING SHOW
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard comes to the St. James Theatre after its hit run on the West End. Nicole Scherzinger reprises her Olivier Award nominated performance as Norma Desmond in this Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on the Billy Wilder film of the same name. Norma Desmond was a famous star in silent films…many years ago. Now she’s trying to make her comeback with the help of ambitious screenwriter Joe Gillis…but he’s out for his own ends. Book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton and direction from Jamie Lloyd.
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
1710 seats
Preview Seat View
ACCESSIBILITY
Is there wheelchair accessible seating available?
Wheelchair accessible seating is located in the orchestra section. No steps to designated seating location. All orchestra seating is accessible without steps except for rows Q, R, S, and T in the Right and Center Orchestra sections.
Is there a wheelchair accessible restroom available?
Yes, on main level.
Are there assistive devices available?
Audio induction neck loops and infrared headsets are available. 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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