Theatre
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
New York, NY, United States·Est. 1928·1,058 seats
theatre
243 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036
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.
The Experience
Acoustics, seating, and what to expect
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Visitor Guide
Tickets, pricing, and getting there
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
Seating & Stage
1,058 seats4 wheelchair spacesProsceniumOperated by Shubert
OrchestraMezzanineBoxes
| Section | Seats | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Orchestra | 582 | |
Front Mezzanine | 196 | |
Rear Mezzanine | 256 | |
Boxes | 24 |
Around the Venue
Plan your visit — dining, transit, and performer resources nearby
Plan Your Visit
New York City
Pre-show dining, bars & more for Ethel Barrymore Theatre visitors.
Green Room — New York City
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
Open city guidePatron
Venue Details
Architect
Herbert J. Krapp
Organization
Shubert Organization
Recorded at This Venue
Pro-shots and live recordings captured here
1999
Putting It TogetherMusical Theatre
BroadwayHD
Visit & Connect
Location
243 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036
42nd Street-Port Authority (A, C, E trains); Times Square-42nd Street (1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W trains); M42 bus
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