Brooks Atkinson Theatre

Brooks Atkinson Theatre

 

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Designed by architect Herbert J. Krapp, it was constructed as the Mansfield Theatre by the Chanin brothers in 1926. After 1933, the theatre fell into relative disuse until 1945, when Michael Myerberg bought it and leased it to CBS for television productions. Known as CBS Studio 59, the theater played host to the long-running panel shows I’ve Got a Secret and What’s My Line?. In 1960, it was renamed after the former New York Times theater critic, Brooks Atkinson, and returned to legitimate use.In 2000, the interior was refurbished with restored decorative finishes by EverGreene Architectural Arts, and now the theatre is once again illuminated by the original chandelier that had been removed over 40 years ago. It has 1,069 seats and is one of the Nederlander Organization’s nine Broadway houses.

 

 

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Address

256 W 47th St (between Broadway & 8th Ave) New York, NY 10036

Transport

Subway: C, E, 1 to 50th St; N, R to 49th St

Phone

(212) 719-4099

Box Office

Monday – Sat 10am-8pm

Access Information

Specially priced tickets are available for patrons who are physically disabled, hearing, or visually impaired. As a courtesy, patrons are permitted to purchase one additional ticket at this price for his or her companion. These tickets, as well as wheelchair locations, are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis at the theatre box office only or by calling 212.719.4099.

There are designated wheelchair and companion seats in the rear of the Orchestra section.

The Brooks Atkinson is equipped with one wheelchair accessible restroom on the Orchestra level.