The Longacre Theatre was named for Times Square, originally called Longacre Square. It was opened in 1913, making it one of the oldest establishments in the district and a popular venue owing to its vintage aesthetic. Both the facade and the auditorium's interiors have been designated New York City landmarks.
The space opened as a theater for musicals but was later used as a radio and television studio after it proved moderately successful. The Shuberts returned it to its former theater status in the 50s, following which it staged several successful productions like The Pleasure of His Company, The Ritz, and Children of a Lesser God.
1077 Seats
Wheelchair Accessible
Guide Dogs
Washrooms
Air Conditioning
Security Check
Accessible Toilets
Water Fountain
Hearing Assistance
The theater is at 220 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036, United States, easily accessible by all modes of public and private transportation.
The theater is owned and operated by the Shubert Organization. It was originally conceived by Harry Frazee, a theater and baseball impresario, who wanted to showcase his own productions at this venue. It opened in 1913, making it one of the oldest venues currently operating on Broadway. The classic appeal of it was retained through its many refurbishments and it remains a popular vintage spot even today.
The venue has 1,077 seats split across the Orchestra, Mezzanine, and Balcony sections.
The Orchestra section is entirely accessible, including designated wheelchair-accessible, companion, and transfer seats. The accessible restroom is also on this level, and all designated areas have step-free access. The rest of the theater is partially accessible. There are no escalators or lifts.
Prices will vary across shows depending on the dates and seats selected.
The Orchestra section offers fantastic views and visibility across shows, while the elevated levels give you sweeping views of the whole stage, especially from the front rows. For intimate plays like dramas, being closer to the stage is better. But for larger ensemble productions, you get just as good views from the upper levels for cheaper rates.
Longacre sits in the midst of several other Broadway theaters as well as landmark towers like the Morgan Stanley Global Headquarters and the Rockefeller. Nearby are iconic sights like Madame Tussaud's, but there are plenty of lesser-known spots like The Channel Gardens that give you a quieter, more scenic experience of the otherwise bustling New York City.