Gerswhin Theatre

The venue is over 50 years old. Originally the Uris, it was renamed the Gershwin Theatre in 1983.

The theater was constructed in 1972.

The Uris Buildings Corporation constructed the theater in their name originally. In 1983, it was renamed at the 37th Tony Awards in honor of the musical-writing brothers Ira and George Gershwin, whose contributions to the world of music and theater could never be overstated. George sadly passed away in 1937, long before his time. Ira's death came in 1983, just two months after the Gershwin Theatre was renamed in the brothers' honor. The theater now stands as a monument both to the art of theater and the art of musical composition.

222 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019, United States.

The theater is accessible via subway and bus, with both stands located within walking distance. Patrons may also reach the theater via car or taxi.

The theater is owned and operated by the Nederlander Organization.

The theater has a capacity of nearly 2,000 with seats split across two sections. Its capacity has continued to grow over the years and it now stands as the largest theater on Broadway.

Patrons aged 5 and above are permitted entry into the theater. Children under 5 are not allowed out of respect to the other patrons.

Yes, the theater offers designated and accessible seating for patrons with varying levels of mobility. It also provides assistive devices and tools for vision and hearing needs. An accessible restroom is located on the second floor, while the restrooms on the fourth are adapted to some extent.

The theater has staged a variety of productions in its time. This includes concerts from Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, and Yanni, musicals such as Gigi, Mame, Singin' in the Rain, and Show Boat, and plays like Much Ado About Nothing. Its current show is Wicked, which has run at the theater since 2003.

The original production of Wicked, starring Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth, premiered on Broadway at the Gershwin Theatre in 2003. The multi-award-winning musical is Broadway's fourth-longest-running show.

There is no dress code for this theater. Patrons are nonetheless encouraged to dress comfortably and appropriately, refraining from wearing outfits that might be inflammatory, such as any that feature hate language or imagery. The theater is air-conditioned in summer months and patrons might consider bringing a sweater along.

Ticket prices vary based on the show, date, timing, seating, season, and more. Tickets for Wicked start at $96.50.

The best views in the house are in the Center Orchestra. The front and center seats of the Mezzanine offer similar views albeit at a slight distance. This might limit your ability to see expressions more clearly, but gives you a clearer view of the ensemble numbers. Seats at the ends of the rows in the corners tend to have restricted sight lines but offer more legroom.

The theater serves beverages and snacks including soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, cocktails, water, candy, and more at its four bars located on both its floors. They start serving patrons 45 minutes before shows start and during intermissions. Patrons may pre-order drinks for their intermission before their show starts.

There are plenty of good options if you're looking for a quick bite or a meal near the theater. McHale's Pub & Grill is a relaxed sports bar where you can grab a drink and some pub grub before your show. For cuisine-specific eateries, try the Mexican menu at Toloache or the Brazilian menu at Churrascaria Plataforma.

Located inside Paramount Plaza, the Gershwin sits nestled between Broadway theaters all playing the most lauded modern productions. Just beyond them, however, are sights that include the Rockefeller, Birdland Jazz Club, Times Square, and experiences ranging from escape rooms to bookstores and observation decks overlooking the city. Additionally, if you're into theater history and architecture, the Times Square Church is an interesting spot that was previously the Mark Hellinger Theatre. Out of respect for the landmark, the Church opted not to alter it and conducted its services in the former venue's stunning interiors.