Theater History
Originally the Ritz Theatre, it was renamed the Walter Kerr in 1990 after the theater critic. It is operated by Jujamcyn and recent productions include Hadeston, Springsteen on Broadway, and Falsettos.
Walter Kerr Theatre
Opened in 1921
219 W. 48th 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 are located up one flight of stairs from the Orchestra. Gender diversity is welcome, guests are encouraged to use the roostroom that best fits their gender identity or expression.
Coat Check
No coat check, but the theater can check large bags if you speak to a member of staff upon arrival.
Wi-Fi
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Where is the stage door?
To the right as you exit the main 48th Street entrance.
NEAR THE THEATRE
Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway. For other hotel recommendations, read our article on the Best Hotels Near Broadway!
CURRENT/UPCOMING SHOW
Hadestown
The Grammy and Tony Award-winning Best Musical Hadestown intertwines the lives of gods and mortals. Based on two tales from ancient Greek mythology—one between two young lovers Orpheus and Eurydice, and the other between Hades and Persephone, the King and Queen of the Underworld. Written by Tony and Grammy Award winner Anäis Mitchell, and directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown will take you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.
Hadestown has turned into a popular show for actors, with notable replacements including Jordan Fisher as Orpheus, Ani DiFranco as Persephone, Phillip Boykin as Hades, and father-daughter duo, Isa Briones and Jon Jon Briones as Eurydice and Hermes, respectively.
Ani DiFranco made her Broadway debut in the role, one that she originated on the 2010 Hadestown concept album.
The world of Hadestown is brought to life by a vibrant ensemble and Tony Award-nominated choreography by David Neumann. Hadestown features costumes by Michael Krauss, and Tony Award-winning designs by Rachel Hauck (scenic), Bradley King (lighting), and Nevin Steinberg & Jessica Paz (sound), along with Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Michael Chorney & Todd Sickafoose.
With over 1,400 performances, Hadestown is now in its 5th year captivating audiences at the Walter Kerr Theatre on Broadway in New York City. Hadestown is a story of love, loss, fate, and two young dreamers.
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
975 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 R and S, which are up 1 step.
Is there a wheelchair accessible restroom available?
Yes, on house left of orchestra.
Are there assistive devices available?
D-Scriptive devices, I-Caption devices, 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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