Broadway Theater Guide – Where to See New York Shows & Musicals

Broadway theaters are located in New York City’s Midtown area, around the famous Broadway district, and host world-class musicals and plays.

This page offers a complete list of Broadway theaters as well as Off-Broadway venues, with links to each theater’s detailed information, show schedules, and seating charts.

List of Broadway Theaters

Explore a complete list of On-Broadway musical theaters in New York City, each with a seating capacity of over 500. Click the links to view detailed information about each venue. (* Listed in alphabetical order)

Al Hirschfeld Theatre

Opened: 1924

Ambassador Theatre

Opened: 1921

Todd Haimes Theatre

Opened: 1918

August Wilson Theatre

Opened: 1925

Belasco Theatre

Opened: 1907

Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre

Opened: 1927

Booth Theatre

Opened: 1913

Broadhurst Theatre

Opened: 1917

Broadway Theatre

Opened: 1924

Lena Horne Theatre

Opened: 1926

Circle in the Square Theatre

Opened: 1972

James Earl Jones Theatre

Opened: 1912

Barrymore Theatre

Opened: 1928

Eugene O’Neill Theatre

Opened: 1925

Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre

Opened: 1917

Gershwin Theatre

Opened: 1972

Hayes Theater

Opened: 1912

Hudson Theatre

Opened: 1903

Imperial Theatre

Opened: 1923

John Golden Theatre

Opened: 1927

Longacre Theatre

Opened: 1913

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

Opened: 1910

Lyceum Theatre

Opened: 1903

Lyric Theatre

Opened: 1998

Majestic Theatre

Opened: 1927

Marquis Theatre

Opened: 1986

Minskoff Theatre

Opened: 1973

Music Box Theatre

Opened: 1921

Nederlander Theatre

Opened: 1921

Neil Simon Theatre

Opened: 1927

New Amsterdam Theatre

Opened: 1903

Palace Theatre

Opened: 1913

Richard Rodgers Theatre

Opened: 1925

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

Opened: 1925

Shubert Theatre

Opened: 1913

St. James Theatre

Opened: 1927

Stephen Sondheim Theatre

Opened: 1918

Studio 54

Opened: 1927

Vivian Beaumont Theater

Opened: 1965

Walter Kerr Theatre

Opened: 1921

Winter Garden Theatre

Opened: 1911

List of Off-Broadway Theaters

Discover a complete list of Off-Broadway musical theaters in New York City, each with a seating capacity of under 500. These smaller venues, often called “small theaters,” are located throughout the city, offering unique settings such as converted hotels or historic buildings. Click the links for detailed information. (* Listed in alphabetical order)

Astor Place Theatre

Opened: 1968

Classic Stage Company

Opened: 1967

David H. Koch Theater

Opened: 1964

Ed Sullivan Theater

Opened: 1927

The Theater at MSG

Opened: 1968

Irish Repertory Theatre

Opened: 1988

Orpheum Theatre

Opened: 1904

New World Stages

Opened: 2004

Stage 42

Opened: 2002

St. Ann’s Warehouse

Opened: 1980

Theatre for a New Audience

Opened: 1979

Theatre Row

Opened: 2000

The McKittrick Hotel

Opened: 1939

Vineyard Theatre

Opened: 1981

Westside Theatre

Opened: 1991

Metropolitan Opera House

Opened: 1966

Radio City Music Hall

Opened: 1932

Difference between “Theater” and “Theatre”

The preference for using “Theatre” in Broadway

The difference between er and re endings reflects American English (“Theater”) versus British English (“Theatre”). However, even in the United States, it is common to use the British spelling “Theatre” when referring specifically to a performance venue. This choice is said to honour the origins of theatre in the United Kingdom.

Today, among all Broadway venues, only the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center uses the American spelling. Every other Broadway venue features “Theatre” in its official name. In contexts outside of venue names – such as when referring to the art form in general – the American spelling “Theater” is more commonly used.

Broadway musical theater seating capacity rankings

The largest theater is the Gershwin Theatre

This section ranks Broadway theaters by seating capacity. The largest theater currently in operation is the Gershwin Theatre.

Broadway theaters are classified as On-Broadway or Off-Broadway based on seating capacity. On-Broadway theaters have 500 seats or more, while Off-Broadway theaters range from 100 to 499 seats. Click on a theater name to view its detailed page.

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Seating capacity ranking of On-Broadway theatres (500 seats or more)

Seating capacity ranking of Off-Broadway theatres (500 seats or fewer)

Learn more about Broadway Theatres in New York

From the links below, you can explore the different types of Broadway theater seating, learn how to choose the best seats, and see a list of Broadway theater operators.

Types of Broadway theater seats & how to choose

Learn about the types of Broadway theater seats, including premium seating, the best views, and recommended spots for an unforgettable experience.

List of Broadway Theater Operators

Discover the theater companies that operate Broadway’s world-famous venues and keep New York’s musicals.

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