The theater is 50 years old.

The One Astor Plaza was commissioned in 1967. Construction was delayed, however, with the addition of the Minskoff Theatre to the plans. It neared completion in the early ‘70s, and after a few more delays, opened its doors in 1973 with “Irene.”

200 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036, United States

The Minskoff Theatre is accessible via car or taxi, bus, and the subway.

The theater is owned by the Minskoff family. After negotiations in the ‘70s, the Minskoffs agreed to jointly operate the theater with the Nederlander Organization.

The theater has approximately 1,710 seats split across two levels. The Orchestra level offers a stage front immersive experience, while the elevated Balcony level offers a clear sightline of the stage.

Yes, the Minskoff Theatre provides accessible entry and designated seating, adapted washrooms, and assistive listening devices for its patrons with special needs.

There is no dress code for the Minskoff Theatre, but patrons are encouraged to dress up for the occasion.

The Minskoff has staged a wide range of productions during its lifetime, including Irene, Pippin, West Side Story, Cabaret, Peter Pan, Saturday Night Fever, and The Lion King.

“The Lion King” opened at the Minskoff in 2006 and has run continuously since then. In 2014, it became Broadway’s highest-grossing musical ever, and the following year was named the third-longest-running Broadway production.

The Lion King musical runs for about two hours and thirty minutes at the Minskoff. This includes one intermission.

The best seats in the house are towards the center. Since the show makes ample use of special effects, Orchestral seats are the preference for a more immersive experience. Premium seats located in the middle of the Center Orchestra and the front rows of the Balcony and offer the best views, while seats in the rear section of the Orchestra are generally more affordable.

Located near Times Square, the Minskoff is located near plenty of highly rated restaurants, bars, eateries, and more. The View Restaurant offers a fantastic view of Times Square accompanied with a delicious bar and grill dining menu. Revel & Rye offers a more intimate dining experience, while Broadway Lounge is a perfect middle ground between the two. For a more quintessentially New Yorkian experience, try Prime Catch or Hard Rock Cafe.

The Minskoff is located right in the theater district, making it easy to theater hop if that's your style. If not, however, you could always visit Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Broadway, the Top of the Rock observation deck, and more.