August Wilson Theatre: shows & tickets

Plan your visit

If you need the lift, contact the venue before booking and ask where to meet staff on arrival. Describe your equipment and seating needs clearly. Leave enough time in the itinerary to use the appropriate entrance without having to rush because dinner or another activity ran late.

For a new production, use the current seating map rather than an arrangement associated with a former tenant. Some productions reshape a familiar space. The seat label, available services, and viewing relationship should all be checked for the performance you actually plan to attend.

Arrange access before selecting a row

The August Wilson’s Orchestra is not reached by an entirely step-free standard approach. The venue provides a staff-assisted stair lift from the accessible entrance. If you need that route, contact the theater before purchasing and agree where to meet staff, including any requirements for your mobility equipment.

For the seat itself, use the current production’s layout because a show can reshape the room. Mezzanine seating is not served by an elevator. Compare the locations that suit your party’s route first, then decide which perspective and total price make the most sense for the performance.

SEATING ADVICE

Where to sit at August Wilson Theatre

For a step-free route

Start with the lift and appropriate Orchestra location. Confirm arrangements directly rather than assuming every route into the building is equivalent.

For the viewing angle

Compare positions using the current production map. Do not reuse recommendations made for an earlier configuration.

For budget flexibility

Compare the same seating format across dates, including all charges. A different performance may offer a better fit than a less suitable location.

Read the full seating guide →

How to book tickets and choose your seats

Choose a show at August Wilson Theatre above and open its performance calendar. Select the date and time, then use Book Tickets to see the available options. Some shows offer individual seats; others offer a seating section or price band. Review the seating details, total price, and any conditions about sitting together before you book.

Use the seating guide to narrow your search, then read any restricted-view information attached to the actual ticket. For a last-minute booking, confirm the performance time and ticket-delivery instructions while leaving enough time to reach 245 West 52nd Street. Calendar availability can change until your booking is confirmed.

For a wheelchair space, transfer seat, or companion arrangement, confirm the specific location and access route with the venue before purchase. These are different requirements, and an ordinary aisle seat may not meet them.

Accessibility and getting there

The operator lists a stair lift providing access to the Orchestra from the accessible entrance. There is no elevator access to the Mezzanine. An accessible restroom is on Orchestra level. Arrange lift assistance and the specific seating location with the venue before your visit.

245 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019

Check the theater’s official visitor information ↗

YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

A few things worth knowing

Where is the theater?

245 West 52nd Street, Manhattan.

Is the Orchestra reached directly without stairs?

The operator offers a stair-lift route; other approaches involve steps.

Can I take an elevator to the Mezzanine?

No. The operator lists no elevator access there.

Where is the accessible restroom?

On Orchestra level.

Should I use an old production’s map?

No. Check the configuration for your chosen show.

What should I arrange before arrival?

Lift assistance if needed, the specific seat, companion locations, and any required access service.

Venue information checked 2026-10-23. Confirm arrangements directly with the theater before booking.
Official source 1 ↗Official source 2 ↗