The Ethel Barrymore Theatre was built by Lee and J. J. Shubert in 1928 and named for the First Lady of the American Theatre. Its elegant neoclassical interior has hosted some of Broadway's most celebrated dramatic productions, from A Streetcar Named Desire to The Pillowman.
Acoustics, seating, and what to expect
Smart Casual
Tickets, pricing, and getting there
42nd Street-Port Authority (A, C, E trains); Times Square-42nd Street (1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W trains); M42 bus
| Section | Seats | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Orchestra | 582 | |
Front Mezzanine | 196 | |
Rear Mezzanine | 256 | |
Boxes | 24 |
Plan your visit — dining, transit, and performer resources nearby
Plan Your Visit
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Green Room — New York City
3 practice spaces
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.
Slightly cheaper than Nola. Good pianos. The 17th floor has the best views.
Ask at the office about hourly practice room availability. Small donation requested. The sanctuary has extraordinary acoustics.
Architect
Herbert J. Krapp
Organization
Shubert Organization
Current productions at Ethel Barrymore Theatre
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42nd Street-Port Authority (A, C, E trains); Times Square-42nd Street (1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W trains); M42 bus