Address, opening, capacity of Hudson Theatre
Basic Information about the Hudson Theatre in NYC
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Address: |
141 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036（
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Located on 44 Street, between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue
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Opened: |
1903 |
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Capacity: |
977 seats |
Seating Chart of Hudson Theatre
The Hudson Theatre has a seating capacity of 977 seats, divided into three main sections: Orchestra (1st level), Mezzanine (2nd level), and Balcony (3rd level).
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Directions to Hudson Theatre
Access to Hudson 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.
Map, location of Hudson Theatre
Here is the map of the Hudson Theatre.
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History of the Hudson Theatre
One of the oldest surviving Broadway theaters
The Hudson Theatre opened in 1903, designed by architects J.B. McElfatrick and Israels & Harder, together with producer Henry B. Harris and his wife, Renee Harris.
Built during the early 1900s theater boom, the Hudson is
one of the oldest surviving Broadway theaters, with more than 114 years of history. From the earliest days of Broadway, it has been cherished as a landmark of theater history.
Producer Henry B. Harris and the Titanic
The Hudson was originally set to be run by producer Henry B. Harris, who also owned the Hackett Theatre. But on April 15, 1912, Harris was aboard the RMS Titanic when it sank on its voyage from London, and he tragically lost his life.
The theater was taken over by his wife, actress Renee Harris, who went on to become Broadway’s first female theater producer.
The Hudson seats 1,050, making it a relatively intimate Broadway house. In its early years, this smaller scale was considered ideal for presenting new plays and dramas. The first production was the comedy
Good Night, Paul, which opened on September 3, 1917. In later decades, particularly in the 1930s through 1950s, the theater was converted for television studio use as TV became a dominant medium.
From near demolition to landmark status
As audience demand grew, the smaller Hudson was no longer practical for large musicals. By the 1970s it had been used as an adult movie house and disco, and in the 1980s as a concert venue.
Although it faced possible demolition, its cultural importance was recognized. Having once hosted NBC’s long-running talk program
The Tonight Show, the Hudson was officially designated a New York City landmark in 1987. Soon after, it was incorporated into the Millennium Broadway Hotel complex, serving as a conference and events space under Millennium & Copthorne Hotels.
Hudson Theatre’s grand return to Broadway
In 2015, the Hudson was acquired by London-based Ambassador Theatre Group, which reopened it in 2017 after a full-scale renovation. Updates included expanded lobbies and restrooms, improved seating layouts, and the integration of modern technology while preserving original details from 1903.
The reopening marked the Hudson as
the most recently renovated Broadway theater. Its first production after restoration was the revival of
Sunday in the Park with George in February 2017 – the first musical performed here since
Mike Downstairs closed in 1968, nearly 50 years earlier.
Explore Hudson Theatre
The largest bar in a Broadway theater
The renovated Hudson Theatre is not only notable for its stage but also for its bar. Right inside the entrance, you’ll find the longest bar of any Broadway theater, stretching nearly 100 feet (about 30 meters). Overhead hangs a magnificent stained-glass ceiling panel designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, created at the time of the theater’s original opening in 1903.
Tiffany, a leading figure of American Art Nouveau, is best known for his stained-glass work, mosaics, and iconic Tiffany lamps.
Restored Tiffany stained glass
One of the highlights of the new Hudson Theatre is its restored Tiffany stained-glass artwork. The restoration was carried out by artist and craftsman Eric Paris, who is also known for large-scale theater projects including work at the Lyric Theatre when Cirque du Soleil made its Broadway debut.
The stained glass has been carefully reimagined to match the theater’s updated decor, blending its white and green color scheme with the elegance of the original Art Nouveau design. The result is a work that retains its historic charm while harmonizing with the theater’s modern revival.
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