Schoenfeld Theatre

HISTORY

The Shuberts built the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (formerly the Plymouth) along with the contiguous Broadhurst in 1917. The playhouse was initially leased to producer Arthur M. Hopkins who achieved much success in booking it. It was renamed the Gerald Schoenfeld in 2005 to honor the late chairman of the Shubert Organization.

ARCHITECTURE

The Schoenfeld was the architect Herbert Krapp’s first independent commission. The interior design motifs, including the Adamsesque detailing, subtly reflect those of the somewhat more ornate Booth and Shubert.

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Access Information 
Theatre is not completely wheelchair accessible. There are no steps into the theatre from the sidewalk. Please be advised that where there are steps either into or within the theatre, we are unable to provide assistance. 

Shubert Audience Services
The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre provides accommodations for patrons who are blind, deaf, partially sighted, and/or have hearing loss. The theatre provides infrared assistive listening devices for every performance at the theatre. In addition, beginning four weeks after a show’s official opening night performance, hand-held audio description devices, hand-held captioning devices, and unlimited access to downloadable audio description and/or captioning for personal mobile devices are all available free of charge. Prior thereto, we offer live-caption via CART using a hand-held device, upon request with two-weeks’ advance notice. For assistance, or If you have questions, contact Shubert Audience Services at 212-944-3700 or audienceservices@shubertorg.com. There is also a representative at the Shubert Audience Services kiosk at every performance to assist any patron with any of our devices, software, or technology. Hand-held devices are limited, although additional devices can be obtained with at least twenty-four hours’ notice.

Accessibility by Seating Section 
Orchestra Location: Seating is accessible to all parts of the Orchestra without steps. There are no steps to the designated wheelchair seating location.

Mezzanine Location: Located on 2nd level, up 1 flight of stairs (31 steps). Please Note: On the Mezzanine level, there are approximately 2 steps down per row. Entrance to Mezzanine is behind row K. 

Handrails: Available at the end of every stepped seat row in the Mezzanine.

Wheelchair | Companion Seat Locations:
Orchestra: S102 | S101, R101-102; S111 | S112, R109-110; R23 | R17-21; S4 | R6-8; S15 | S17, R13-15; S3 | S1, R5-7; S11 | S9, R9-11

Aisle Seat with Folding Armrest | Companion Locations:
Orchestra: N114 | N113; M28 | M26; O26 | O24; R1 | R3

Elevators/Escalator
None Available

Restroom 
A wheelchair accessible restroom (unisex) is located on the main level. 

Water Fountain
Located in restrooms.

Theatre Policies
The use of cameras, recording devices, cell phones, beepers, and other electronic devices during the performance is prohibited, except as permitted for accessibility services. Everyone attending a performance must have a ticket. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of management. Wheelchair and mobility-impaired seating is intended for patrons with mobility disabilities. Children under the age of four years will not be admitted. No outside food or beverage permitted, unless medically necessary. No weapons permitted on the premises.

NOW PLAYING

THE NOTEBOOK

The Notebook is a new hit musical based on the best selling novel that inspired the iconic film. Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart, in a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.

The Notebook is “full of butterfly-inducing highs, stunning performances, and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly). Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says The Notebook is “absolutely gorgeous, not to be missed,” and The New York Daily News calls it “a love story for the ages.”

The Notebook is directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT) and Schele Williams (The Wiz, Aida) and features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, book by Bekah Brunstetter (NBC’s This Is Us), and choreography by Katie Spelman.

The Notebook Show Tickets

COMING SOON

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB

"The full-of-riches new musical brings a classic record to life." - Jesse Green, The New York Times

Step into the heart of Cuba, beyond the glitz of the Tropicana, to a place where blazing trumpets, and sizzling guitars set the dance floor on fire. Here the sound of Havana is born – an one woman’s remarkable journey begins.

Inspired by true events, the new Broadway musical Buena Vista Social Club brings the Grammy® Award-winning album to thrilling life —and tells the story of the legends who lived it. A world-class Afro-Cuban band is joined by a sensational cast in this unforgettable tale of survival, second chances, and the extraordinary power of music.

"Give yourself over to Buena Vista Social Club." (Time Out New York)

Buena Vista Social Club Show Tickets

THEATRE SPECS

Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
236 West 45th Street
Between Broadway and 8th Avenue
New York NY 10036