Theatre
Ambassador Theatre
New York, United States·Est. 1921·1,125 seats
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219 W 49th St, New York, NY 10019
Designed by Herbert J. Krapp and opened in 1921, the Ambassador Theatre is a distinguished member of Broadway's Shubert-era playhouses on West 49th Street. Its 1,125-seat auditorium has hosted landmark musicals and plays across more than a century, most notably serving as the long-running home of Chicago. The theater's elegant Italianate facade and well-proportioned interior exemplify the craftsmanship of Broadway's golden age of theater construction, operated today by the Shubert Organization.
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Seating & Stage
1,125 seats4 wheelchair spacesProsceniumOperated by Shubert
OrchestraMezzanineBoxesPit
| Section | Seats | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Orchestra | 565 | |
Front Mezzanine | 264 | |
Rear Mezzanine | 251 | |
Boxes | 8 | |
Pit | 37 |
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New York City
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Performer City Guide
5 practice spaces, 1 music stores, 1 vocal coaches
- Nola Studios
Book online. Rooms range from small vocal practice rooms ($15/hr) to large audition rooms. The bulletin board in the lobby has coaching, apartment, and gig listings.
- Juilliard SchoolWebsite
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Attend free student concerts and recitals held regularly throughout the year; you'll witness extraordinary young talent in intimate settings.
Performance schedule varies; check website for free concert listings
Carnegie Hall
Book studios in advance, especially during audition season (fall); the staff knows what they're doing with artists' needs.
Open 8:00 AM–11:00 PM daily; hourly rental rates available
Carnegie Hall
Visit mid-morning on weekdays when you'll have unhurried access to the showroom; ask to play multiple instruments and speak with the knowledgeable staff about your needs.
Open Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; closed Sundays
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Herbert J. Krapp
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