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Gershwin Theatre
Gershwin Theater Address:
222 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
New York, NY 10019
Seating Chart:
Seating capacity-1933 seats
Handicap Access Info: Seat Accessibility: There are designated wheelchair and companion seats in the rear of the orchestra section on the third floor. These locations are the ONLY ones that do not involve steps. The third floor is accessible via the main lobby elevator that is designated for guests with disabilities. (see seating chart)
Services for Patrons with Disabilities: Theatre representatives are available to meet patrons with disabilities in the lobby of the building to escort them to designated wheelchair accessible areas via elevators or escalators. The main orchestra level of the theater is not accessible by elevators and escalators.
Directiosn to Gershwin Theater Directions
Important Notice: Broadway is currently closed to vehicular traffic from 42nd St to 47th Street.
Public Transportation/Parking: SUBWAY: Take the N,R,W to 49th Street or the 1,9 to 50th Street, walk North to 51st Street and West to the theatre; Take the C,E to 50th Street, walk North to 51st Street and East to the theatre
History of Gershwin Theatre
The theatre is named after famous composer George Gershwin and lyricist Ira Gershwin. It has the highest seating capacity of any Broadway theatre, with 1,933 seats. Designed in an Art Nouveau style by set designer Ralph Alswang, it is situated on the lower levels of a towering office complex built at an estimated cost of $12.5 million on the site of the historical Capitol Theatre. It opened as the Uris Theatre on November 28, 1972 (named for the building developer Uris Brothers) with the musical Via Galactica starring Raul Julia. It proved to be an inauspicious start for the venue, closing after only seven performances. From 1974-76 it served as a concert hall for limited engagements by a number of legendary pop music and jazz performers. The American Theatre Hall of Fame located in the lobby is a popular gathering place for audience members pre-show and during intermission. On June 5, 1983, during the Tony Awards ceremony, the theatre was rechristened to honor the distinguished American composer.