Theatre

Richard Rodgers Theatre

New York, NY, United States·Est. 1925·1,319 seats

musical

226 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036

Originally opened in 1925 as Chanin's 46th Street Theatre, the Richard Rodgers Theatre is a Broadway landmark that has hosted some of the most transformative productions in American musical theatre. Renamed in 1990 to honor the legendary composer, the theatre gained worldwide fame as the original home of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda's genre-redefining masterwork. Its intimate yet grand auditorium on West 46th Street has also seen premieres of Chicago, Guys and Dolls revivals, and countless other milestones. The Richard Rodgers occupies a singular place in the Broadway firmament.

Season

Now & Coming Soon

In the Heights

Jun 4 – Aug 31

The Experience

Acoustics, seating, and what to expect

Acoustics

4.0/ 5

The Richard Rodgers Theatre features solid acoustics characteristic of early 20th-century Broadway houses, with warm sound projection throughout the orchestra and mezzanine levels. The intimate 1,319-seat capacity ensures good sightlines and acoustic clarity for musical theatre productions.

Best Seats

Orchestra center sections (rows G-L) provide optimal acoustics and sightlines for Broadway musicals. Mezzanine front rows offer excellent value with comparable sound quality to orchestra rear sections.

Dress Code

Smart Casual

Visitor Guide

Tickets, pricing, and getting there

Ticket Prices

$39—$149

Typical range · USD

Rush & Day-of Tickets

Rush tickets are available at the box office on the day of performance; specific pricing and availability vary by production.

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 crosstown

Parking

Limited street parking in Theater District; nearby parking garages available at premium rates. Public transit recommended.

Seating & Stage

1,400 seatsProsceniumOperated by Nederlander

OrchestraMezzanineBoxesPit

Section	Seats	Notes
Orchestra	816
Front Mezzanine	252
Rear Mezzanine	268
Boxes	32
Pit	32

Official seating chart · Nederlander View from your seat

↓ Audience seat reviews below

Around the Venue

Plan your visit — dining, transit, and performer resources nearby

Plan Your Visit

New York City

Pre-show dining, bars & more for Richard Rodgers Theatre visitors.

Full visit guide

Green Room — New York City

Performer City Guide

3 practice spaces

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.
Ripley-Grier Studios
Slightly cheaper than Nola. Good pianos. The 17th floor has the best views.
St. Paul the Apostle Church
Ask at the office about hourly practice room availability. Small donation requested. The sanctuary has extraordinary acoustics.

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