Walter Kerr Theatre

The basics

Before the show starts, visitors can admire the beautiful Italian Renaissance-style interior, which features decorative ceilings and murals. And with 975 seats—which is quite small for a Broadway theater—almost every seat in the house has a good view of the stage. Travelers typically visit independently while watching a show. You can book your tickets online or buy them at the box office, subject to availability. Some walking tours of the Theater District may pass by here.

Things to know before you go

• There’s no dress code, but you’re encouraged to wear something comfortable and to dress up if you wish.
• The theater is not completely wheelchair accessible. There’s some accessible seating on the ground level, but no elevators or escalators.
• Drinks and snacks can be purchased from the bar.
• There’s no coat check facility here, so dress mindfully—the theater is often cool—and only bring what you need.

How to get there

The Walter Kerr Theatre is on West 48th Street, just off Broadway, in Midtown Manhattan’s Theater District. It’s best to use public transport to get here as it’s a busy area and traffic jams are common. There are several Subway stations nearby, including 49th Street (N, R, and W trains) and 50th Street (C, E, and 1 trains).

When to get there

Shows are typically held in the evenings, with mid-afternoon matinees on some days. These usually run five or six days a week to give the cast and crew some time off work. The box office at Walter Kerr Theatre is open from late morning until late evening Monday through Saturday; hours are reduced hours on Sunday.

Go way off Broadway at these theaters

Manhattan’s Broadway is New York City’s theater hub, but it’s not the only place to watch a great show in a beautiful venue. Some outer-borough highlights are Downtown Brooklyn’s Harvey Theater, dating from 1904, and Staten Island’s 1920s St. George Theatre, which has a particularly stunning interior inspired by Spanish and Italian baroque styles.