Theatre
Walter Kerr Theatre
New York, NY, United States·Est. 1921·945 seats
theatremusical
219 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036
The Walter Kerr Theatre, named for the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama critic, is a jewel box house on West 48th Street that became a global sensation as the home of Hadestown. Originally built in 1921 as the Ritz Theatre, it was converted to broadcast studios before returning to legitimate use in 1983.
Seating & Stage
947 seatsProsceniumOperated by ATG Entertainment
OrchestraMezzanineBalconyBoxes
| Section | Seats | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Orchestra | 543 | |
Mezzanine | 322 | |
Balcony | 66 | |
Boxes | 16 |
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New York City
Pre-show dining, bars & more for Walter Kerr 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
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Venue Details
Architect
Herbert J. Krapp
Organization
Jujamcyn
Recorded at This Venue
Pro-shots and live recordings captured here
2018
Springsteen on BroadwayMusical Theatre
Netflix
2016
FalsettosMusical Theatre
YouTube
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Location
219 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036
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