Todd Haimes Theatre in New York – History, Seating Chart & Tickets

Located in just steps from Times Square, this Broadway theatre has a smaller seating capacity and a close stage, offering an intimate experience from every seat.

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Address, opening, capacity of Todd Haimes Theatre

Basic Information about the Todd Haimes Theatre in NYC

Address:	227 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036（ Map ） Located on 42 Street, between 7th and 8th Avenue
Opened:	1918
Capacity:	740 seats

Seating Chart of Todd Haimes Theatre

The Todd Haimes Theatre has a seating capacity of 740 seats, divided into two main sections: Orchestra (1st level) and Mezzanine (2nd level).

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Seating Chart of Todd Haimes Theatre in NYC

Directions to Todd Haimes Theatre

Access to Todd Haimes Theatre are most commonly by taking the New York City Subway (MTA).

The area around the theatre becomes very crowded close to showtime, so whether you are arriving by subway or taxi, please allow extra time to reach the venue.

Nearest Subway Station:

Lines, 42 St – Times Square / Port Authority Stationstation (About a 5-minute walk)

The 42st – Times Square / Port Authority station is a large station complex, so plan to arrive early to avoid rushing.

Map, location of Todd Haimes Theatre

Here is the map of the Todd Haimes Theatre.

Best hotels near the Todd Haimes Theatre

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History of the Todd Haimes Theatre

Formerly known as the Selwyn Theatre

Todd Haimes Theatre was originally opened in 1918 as the Selwyn Theatre by brothers Edgar Selwyn and Archibald Selwyn.

The design was created by architect George Keister, who also worked on Apollo Theater in Harlem and Belasco Theatre in Broadway. Built in the Italian Renaissance style, the venue was innovative for its time, featuring separate smoking rooms for men and women, each equipped with showers and telephones. Today the theatre still stands on 42nd Street, one of Manhattan’s busiest streets, though it has undergone several renovations over the years.

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Who Were the Selwyn Brothers?

The Selwyn brothers co-founded Goldwyn Pictures, whose mascot Leo the Lion is still used by MGM today

Edgar Selwyn was a Broadway actor and playwright, and his brother Archibald Selwyn was a theatre producer. In 1916 they co-founded the film company Goldwyn Pictures with Samuel Goldfish. The studio became famous for its iconic roaring lion logo, Leo the Lion, still used by MGM today. The company operated until 1924 before being merged into Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The name “Goldwyn” came from Goldfish’s “Gold” combined with the Selwyn brothers’ “wyn.”

A Theatre Largely Unused for 60 Years

The vertical marquee of Todd Haimes Theatre (formerly American Airlines Theatre) peeking through Times Square signage

The theatre opened in 1918 and gained popularity with plays and musicals, including the 1928 hit The Royal Family. However, the Great Depression devastated Broadway, and by 1934 the Selwyn Theatre was converted into a cinema. In the 1950s, there were attempts to revive it with productions combining live performance and film, but audiences showed little interest. For nearly 60 years, until the 1990s, the building was used primarily for films rather than live theatre.

In 1990 the State and City of New York took ownership of the Selwyn Theatre, briefly using it as the Times Square Visitor Center. In 1992 the nonprofit New 42nd Street initiative launched a campaign to protect seven historic theatres on 42nd Street, including the Selwyn, Apollo, Liberty, Lyric, Times Square, Empire, and Victory Theatres. Despite this, the Selwyn remained largely unused as a legitimate theatre until the late 1990s.

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Renamed Todd Haimes Theatre

The renovated lobby of Todd Haimes Theatre (formerly American Airlines Theatre)

In 1997 Roundabout Theatre Company, a nonprofit, took over from New 42nd Street and launched a $21 million restoration. The capacity was reduced from 1,180 to 740 seats, and the design was modernized with features such as a glass facade while preserving its historic character. In 2000 the theatre reopened with American Airlines as its naming sponsor. In 2024 it was officially renamed Todd Haimes Theatre in honor of Roundabout’s longtime artistic director and CEO.

Founded in 1965, Roundabout Theatre Company now operates several venues including Todd Haimes Theatre, Studio 54, and the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, along with multiple Off-Broadway spaces.

The box office of Todd Haimes Theatre (formerly American Airlines Theatre)

As a nonprofit organization, Roundabout Theatre Company has many patrons. Among its most important supporters was American Airlines, which donated $8.5 million over ten years toward the theatre’s restoration. In recognition, Roundabout named the venue the American Airlines Theatre when it reopened on June 30, 2000. Today, under its new name Todd Haimes Theatre, it continues to serve as one of Broadway’s premier venues for plays and revivals.