The Ethel Barrymore Theatre brings world-class Broadway performances to Midtown Manhattan's legendary Theater District.
Built in 1928 and designed by Herbert Krapp, the Ethel Barrymore Theatre carries a century of Broadway history in its walls without needing to announce it. The exterior, modeled on Roman public baths, stops you cold before you even reach the door. Step inside and the interior opens into a rare architectural conversation, Elizabethan woodwork, Mediterranean warmth, and Adamsesque plasterwork sharing the same room, all built to serve a single purpose: directing every eye toward the stage.
The 1,058-seat house is the last theatre constructed by Lee and J.J. Shubert, and that legacy shows in the details. Reviewers consistently note that there is not a bad seat in the house, and the acoustics hold up whether the cast is mic'd or performing in the raw. At 243 West 47th Street, the Barrymore sits at the center of the Theater District's most storied block, part of the Shubert Organization's portfolio of Broadway's most celebrated stages.
With a 4.6-star rating across more than 2,000 reviews, audiences return for the plays, the architecture, and the particular electricity that only a house this old and this storied can generate. This is not a generic performance space. It is a destination.
The Barrymore presents Broadway theater performances produced and booked through the Shubert Organization. Tickets are available directly through the Shubert box office and online at shubert.nyc, covering a range of productions from dramatic plays to limited-run engagements that draw both first-time theatergoers and longtime Broadway devotees.
Accessibility is built into the experience, not bolted on. The theatre offers infrared assistive listening devices, audio description devices, hand-held captioning devices, CART live-captioning, and downloadable audio description and captioning options. Wheelchair accessible seating is available, ensuring that every guest, regardless of need, can experience a performance in full.
For guests planning ahead, the Shubert website provides current production schedules, seating charts, and accessibility request details. Whether you are booking a birthday celebration like the audience member who brought her mother to see August Wilson's work here, or simply securing a night of serious theater, the box office team can help you find the right seats for the right show.
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“Went to see a show here and loved everything about it. The theater is amazing the sound it great there’s not a bad seat in the house.”
— Shara Cook
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The theatre is at 243 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036, in Midtown Manhattan's Theater District, easily accessible by subway and bus.
Performance schedules vary by production. The venue's listed public hours reflect specific performance times. Check shubert.nyc for the current show's schedule and curtain times before you visit.
Tickets are available through the Shubert Organization's website at shubert.nyc. You can browse current productions, view the seating chart, and purchase directly online or through the box office.
The theatre provides infrared assistive listening devices, audio description devices, hand-held captioning devices, CART live-captioning, and downloadable audio description and captioning. Wheelchair accessible seating is also available. Contact the box office in advance to arrange specific accommodations.
Multiple reviewers specifically praise the sightlines, noting there is not a bad seat in the house. The 1,058-seat proscenium configuration and Herbert Krapp's design keep every row well-oriented to the stage.
The Barrymore hosts Broadway productions booked through the Shubert Organization, ranging from dramatic plays to limited-run engagements. Past productions have included works by major American playwrights. Visit shubert.nyc for current and upcoming shows.
Yes. Built in 1928 and designed by architect Herbert Krapp, it was the last theatre constructed by Lee and J.J. Shubert. The exterior is modeled on Roman public baths, and the interior blends Elizabethan, Mediterranean, and Adamsesque architectural styles.
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