Broadway Theatre: shows & tickets

1681 Broadway, New York, NY 10019

The Broadway Theatre is a specific venue as well as a name that can easily be confused with the wider theater district. Its address is 1681 Broadway, between West 52nd and 53rd Streets. Originally opened as a movie house in 1924, it offers a reason to look beyond the blocks immediately around Times Square when planning your evening.

ADDRESS

1681 Broadway, New York, NY 10019

SEATING & ACCESS

Compare the view, section, and route to your seat.

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SHOWS & PERFORMANCE DATES

Find the production you want to see, then choose your date.

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Keep the address explicit

When arranging a ride or meeting friends, say Broadway Theatre and give the street number. Simply saying Broadway leaves far too much room for a misunderstanding. Save the address with your performance confirmation and allow time for the final walk from your arrival point.

For an unhurried evening, put dinner on the same itinerary as the show rather than booking it independently. Confirm the actual curtain time first. A restaurant that works for a later evening performance may leave too little time before an earlier start, especially when several people are arriving from different parts of the city.

Choosing a perspective for a large musical

The Broadway Theatre is a specific venue at 1681 Broadway; it should not be confused with a general search for theaters on Broadway. Its Orchestra, Front Mezzanine, and Rear Mezzanine offer distinct starting points. Compare the front of an elevated section with a centered Orchestra location before deciding what closer proximity is worth to you.

For The Great Gatsby, read about the production as well as the venue when planning your visit. A ticket on the same level can vary in distance, angle, and price. If stairs are unsuitable, focus your search on the step-free Orchestra and confirm any designated accessible location before completing the booking.

SEATING ADVICE

Where to sit at Broadway Theatre

For comparing perspective

Place a centered Orchestra offer beside a centered Front Mezzanine offer. Decide whether you value proximity or an elevated outlook before comparing the final prices.

For stretching a budget

Look at Rear Mezzanine options and alternative dates. Check how far back the allocation might be and whether the ticket carries a view restriction.

For avoiding stairs

Start with appropriate Orchestra locations and verify the route and companion arrangements with the venue.

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How to book tickets and choose your seats

Choose a show at Broadway 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 1681 Broadway. 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 Orchestra is accessible without steps, with designated wheelchair locations there. The Mezzanine requires 31 steps and additional steps between rows. There is no elevator or escalator. A wheelchair-accessible restroom is on lobby level.

1681 Broadway, New York, NY 10019

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YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

A few things worth knowing

Where is the Broadway Theatre?

1681 Broadway, between West 52nd and 53rd Streets.

Does its name mean any Broadway venue?

No. Broadway Theatre is the name of this specific building.

Is the Orchestra step-free?

The operator says all parts of the Orchestra are accessible without steps.

Is there an elevator to the Mezzanine?

No. The Mezzanine requires stairs.

Is Rear Mezzanine always cheapest?

Compare live offers; a section label does not establish the price for your date.

Can a guide guarantee a sightline?

No. Use the official map, ticket restrictions, and venue advice for the actual location.

Venue information checked 2026-10-23. Confirm arrangements directly with the theater before booking.
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