Longacre Theatre
Longacre Theatre
The Longacre Theatre is a Broadway theatre located at 220 West 48th Street in midtown Manhattan.Designed by architect Henry Beaumont Herts in 1912, it was named for Longacre Square, the original name for Times Square. The French neo-classical building was constructed by impresario Harry Frazee, better remembered as the owner of the Boston Red Sox who, needing money for his theatrical ventures, sold Babe Ruth’s contract to the New York Yankees. A curse allegedly lingered on the theatre as a result, and there was a time in which superstitious producers avoided it for fear they’d be backing a flop, as noted by William Goldman in his seminal book The Season: A Candid Look at Broadway. Despite the rumor, a large number of performers who have appeared on stage here have taken home a Tony Award for their efforts.
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Address |
| 220 W 48th St (between Broadway & 8 Ave) New York, NY 10036 |
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Transport |
| Subway: C, E, 1 to 50th St; N, Q, R to 49th St |
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Phone |
| (212) 239-6200 |
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Box Office |
| Monday – Saturday 10am – 8.00pm – Sun – Closed / Phone |
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Access Information |
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Theatre is not completely wheelchair accessible.Please be advised that where there are steps either into or within the theatre, we are unable to provide assistance. |
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Orchestra: Seating is accessible to all parts of the orchestra without steps. Wheelchair seating is in the orchestra only. |
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Wheelchair accessible (unisex) restroom located on the Orchesta level. |
