Richard Rodgers Theatre

Seating Chart:

Seating capacity (approximate) -1313 seats

Handicap Access Info: Seat Accessibility:

There are designated wheelchair and companion seats in the rear of the orchestra section on the third floor. These locations are the ONLY ones that do not involve steps. The Richard Rodgers is equipped with one wheelchair accessible restroom in the theatre’s main lobby at street level. This area is strictly designated for guests with disabilities. Theatre representatives are available to meet patrons with disabilities in the lobby of the building to escort them to designated wheelchair accessible areas.

History of Richard Rodgers Theatre

Irwin Chanin's first foray into Broadway was the Chanin 46th Street Theater in 1924. The Herbert J Krapp design incorporated the first version of Chanin's democrat 'stadium plan' seating: instead of separate entrances into the orchestra and balcony, the orchestra was steeply raked leading up to the balcony. Audiences entered the hall through the same entrances then headed down the aisle to their orchestra seats, or did a u-turn up the stairs to their seats in the balcony. The premiere production at the Chanin 46th Street Theater was The Greenwich Village Follies on Dec 24, 1924. The Depression years severely damaged Broadway theater going and Chanin was forced to give up control in 1932, though as the just-plain-old 46th Street Theater it has continually operated as a legitimate venue. The theater was renamed in honor of the great Broadway composer Richard Rodgers on March 27, 1990.

Richard Rodgers Theatre

Important Notice: Broadway is currently closed to vehicular traffic from 42nd St to 47th Street.

Public Transportation/Parking: SUBWAY:
Take the N,Q,R,W or 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street, walk North on Broadway to 46th Street and walk West on 46th Street to the theatre; Take the A,C,E to 42nd Street, walk North on Eighth Avenue to 46th Street and walk East on 46th Street to the theatre.

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Richard Rodgers Theatre Address:

226 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036

Current Show – In The Heights

Past Shows - at the Richard Rodgers Theatre - Anything Goes, Guys and Dolls, Damn Yankees, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Nine, Chicago and Movin’ Out.

Nearby Attractions & Dining

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(Italian)
250 W 47th St between Bway & 8th Ave
212-730-4535
Delicious Northern Italian dishes, lovely atmosphere with good sized portions and decent prices.

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212-489-5600
Pan Asian cuisine. A unique atmosphere. Interesting food and some of the best sushi around.

THE PALM -
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212-333-3044
Very comfortable atmosphere and friendly staff. Amazing seafood as well as their famous cuts of meat. Also reasonably priced for a NY steakhouse