Broadhurst Theatre

Average Rating

80

A part of the megalithic Shubert Organization, the Broadhurst Theatre sits astride W. 44th Street near the Majestic and Nokia theaters. George H. Broadhurst, the Anglo-American manager and playwright (1866-1952), built his eponymous theater in association with the Shubert brothers. Broadhurst had previously managed theaters in Milwaukee, Baltimore, and San Francisco (and written many popular...

Posted on December 17, 2012. Brought to you by nyc.

The crown jewel in the Shubert Organization's Broadway empire.

This playhouse was named after one of the original Shubert brothers, Sam, who was killed in a train crash. Above the theater are the offices of the Shubert Organization and adjacent to the building...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on August 18, 2003. Brought to you by Citysearch.

One of many Broadway theaters dating back to the early 20th century.

Opened in 1917, this theater was named for the playwright George Broadhurst, whose play ""Tarzan of the Apes"" was presented here. Some of the performers seen on the Broadhurst stage include Chico...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on August 14, 2003. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Average Rating

40

This is a warning to everyone and a reminder to myself to never see a show here again.There is no legroom and even on the aisles where there is room, they put wheelchairs.The one in front of my gf ran into her leg twice.

Posted by Stuart B. at Yelp User Review on January 25, 2014. Brought to you by binglocal.

I would pay a lot of money to go back to 1980 and see Ian McKellan & Tim Curry in AMADEUS at the Broadhurst (I did catch Sir Ian in DANCE OF DEATH HERE more than 20 years later). The theatre has been open since 1917 and has...

Posted by Susan S. on April 23, 2006. Brought to you by homestead.

One of many Broadway theaters dating back to the early 20th century.

Opened in 1917, this theater was named for the playwright George Broadhurst, whose play "Tarzan of the Apes" was presented here. Some of the performers seen on the Broadhurst stage include Chico Marx, Rosalind Russell, Ingrid Bergman and Chita Rivera. Sightlines are excellent, though it's better to sit further back than at the sides, especially in the mezzanine.

Posted by Contributor on August 14, 2003. Brought to you by Citysearch.

The perfect view

Average Rating

80

I saw Chicago here last week. I was really impressed with the view I got from row M or something. The seats are on the perfect angle so everyone in the orchestra has a good view. The rows are tight though, so there's not much legroom. I had to shift to one side or the other. The show sounded perfect though.

Pros

+ Shows, Sound

Cons

- Legroom

Posted by by vinylboy20 at Citysearch on October 31, 2002. Brought to you by Citysearch.

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Posted on September 30, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Built back-to-back, the Broadhurst and its companion the Plymouth were meant to evoke the style of the neighboring Henry B Herts designed Shubert and Booth theaters using less expensive patterned brick and terra cotta materials on the facades. This is a typical Krapp-designed theater: minimal ornamentation, single balcony, wide space and excellent sightlines are signatures of Krapp's work...

Posted on April 02, 2014. Brought to you by binglocal.

Opened in 1917, and named after the playwright George Broadhurst, this theater's first show was George Bernard Shaw's 'Misalliance', which ran for 52 performances! With a seating capacity of 1,173-1,218 people, the Broadhurst is one of the largest old theaters in Broadway. Take a bus to Times Square and jump off at the 42nd Street to book your tickets for Billy Crystal's '700 Sundays'.

Posted on March 03, 2008. Brought to you by cityseekr.