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Winter Garden Theatre

1634 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, USA

The Winter Garden Theater has served as both a movie house and a United Artists cinema. One of the most iconic landmarks in New York City is the auditorium interior of the Winter Garden Theatre. Its architecture is exemplary of atmospheric theater, which aims to give the audience the impression that they are in an outdoor location. Latticework, garlands, leaves, and lamps create a garden atmosphere within the theater. Clouds are painted onto a sky-blue canvas that covers the ceiling. Watercolor paintings of pastoral settings cover the walls. The theater has one of Broadway's biggest auditoriums, which allows for a more intimate viewing experience. Its present layout is the result of a 1922 overhaul by Herbert J. Krapp, who lowered the proscenium arch and ceiling and embellished it with exquisite details.

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About Winter Garden Theatre

  • The Winter Garden Theatre has a total capacity of 1,508 seats across two levels: the Orchestra and the Mezzanine. The seating chart is divided into several sections by aisles that run horizontally and vertically. The seats are numbered from left to right, and the rows are labelled alphabetically from front to back.
  • The Orchestra is the closest level to the stage and has 1,001 seats. It is split into three sections: Left Orchestra, Center Orchestra, and Right Orchestra. The Left Orchestra has odd-numbered seats ranging from 1 to 39, the Center Orchestra has seats ranging from 101 to 120, and the Right Orchestra has even-numbered seats ranging from 2 to 40. The Orchestra has 22 rows in total, from A to V.
  • The Mezzanine is the upper level of the theatre and has 507 seats. It is split into four sections: Left Mezzanine, Center Left Mezzanine, Center Right Mezzanine, and Right Mezzanine. The Left Mezzanine has odd-numbered seats ranging from 1 to 23, the centre-left Mezzanine has seats ranging from 101 to 139, the centre-right Mezzanine has seats ranging from 102 to 144, and the Right Mezzanine has even-numbered seats ranging from 2 to 46. The Mezzanine has 9 rows in total, from A to I.

​Winter Garden Theatre seating chart >

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The Winter Garden Theatre is a Broadway theatre at 1634 Broadway in Midtown Manhattan. It is operated by The Shubert Organization. The theatre was originally built in 1896 as the American Horse Exchange for Cornelius Vanderbilt. It was converted into a theatre in 1911 by William Albert Swasey for the Shuberts. Due to the size of its auditorium, stage, and backstage facilities, it is favoured for large musical productions. The theatre has hosted many famous productions, such as The Passing Show, Cats, Mamma Mia!, School of Rock, and Beetlejuice. It has also been used as a movie house and a United Artists cinema.

  • The Winter Garden Theatre is a unique example of an atmospheric theatre, a style of theatre design that creates the illusion of an outdoor setting. The theatre’s interior is decorated with a garden motif, featuring latticework, garlands, leaves, and lanterns.
  • The ceiling is covered with sky-blue canvas and painted with clouds. The walls are adorned with watercolour murals depicting pastoral scenes. The theatre has a single balcony above the orchestra level and two levels of boxes on either side of the proscenium arch.
  • The theatre’s auditorium is one of the widest on Broadway, bringing the audience closer to the stage. Its current design dates to 1922, when it was completely remodelled by Herbert J. Krapp, who lowered the ceiling and proscenium arch and added elegant ornamentation.
  • The Winter Garden Theatre's auditorium interior is a New York City landmark.
  • Funny Girl (1964)
  • Follies (1971)
  • 42nd Street (1980)
  • Cats (1982-2000)
  • Mamma Mia! (2001-2013)
  • Rocky the Musical (2014)
  • Beetlejuice (2019)

Know before you go

  • Address:  1634 Broadway, New York, New York, 10019
  • Subway: The Winter Garden Theatre is conveniently located near the 50th Street and 9th Avenue subway station, accessible via the 1 or 9 lines. Alternatively, other nearby subway stations include 7th Avenue, served by the D and E lines.
  • Bus: The Winter Garden Theatre is easily accessible on foot from stops along the M7, M20, M50, and M104 bus routes.
  • Restroom: There is a unisex restroom with wheelchair accessibility situated on the Orchestra level.
  • Cloakroom: Cloakroom services are provided at this theatre. Please note that strollers and furs are not permitted.
  • Restroom: There is one wheelchair-accessible unisex restroom available on the Orchestra level. Please be advised that the ground-level restrooms are not wheelchair accessible.
  • Wheelchair Accessibility: This theater has limited wheelchair-accessibility. There is a step-free entrance from the sidewalk and designated wheelchair, transfer, and companion seating in the Orchestra and Mezzanine sections. The Orchestra is entirely step-free and is equipped with handrails to assist patrons with limited mobility.
  • Hearing Assistance: The Winter Garden Theatre offers support for patrons with visual and hearing impairments. For every performance, the theatre provides infrared assistive listening devices. Starting four weeks after a show's official opening night, hand-held audio description and captioning devices are accessible. Furthermore, patrons have unlimited free access to downloadable audio descriptions and/or captioning for personal mobile devices.
  • Arrive Early: We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes before your show to avoid delays getting in.
  • Food Policy: No outside food or drink is permitted inside the theatre. Refreshments and snacks are available at the theatre's in-house bar.
  • Dress Code: There is no set dress code for the Winter Garden Theatre, and patrons are encouraged to dress comfortably so they can relax and enjoy their experience.
  • Children: Every individual, regardless of age, must possess a ticket for entry into the theatre. Children under the age of 4 are not allowed in the theatre.
  • Latecomers: Management reserves the right to seat latecomers at their discretion.
  • Restrictions: No recording equipment is permitted inside the theatre. Additionally, noisemaking devices, flashlights, pointers, and any other equipment that could disrupt the show or cause a disturbance to fellow patrons are prohibited.
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Frequently asked questions about Winter Garden Theatre

The Winter Garden Theatre is over 113 years old, having opened its doors in 1911.