{"id":37280,"date":"2020-03-25T11:03:08","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T11:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.headout.com\/?p=37280"},"modified":"2023-07-18T14:05:30","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T10:05:30","slug":"august-wilson-theatre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/august-wilson-theatre\/","title":{"rendered":"August Wilson Theatre | Complete theatre guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

About The Theatre<\/a> Seating Chart<\/a><\/p>\n

Opened in 1925 as the Guild Theatre, the first performance at the theater was Caesar and Cleopatra, by George Bernard Shaw. After that August Wilson Theater served as a base for the WORD-Mutual Radio radio station in 1943, before becoming ANTA Theatre in 1950. The name stuck until it was purchased by Jujamcyn Theaters in 1981 and renamed the Virginia Theatre. It got its current name in honor of playwright August Wilson in 2005, a fortnight days after his death. Numerous popular shows have been seen treading its floors, including My Fair Lady and Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Until recently, Jersey Boys had graced the theater for a very long time.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to catch the show, our August Wilson Theater guide is here to help you find the best seats.<\/p>\n

Venue Details<\/h2>\n

Address<\/strong>: 245 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019, United States<\/p>\n

Opened<\/strong>: 1925<\/p>\n

Seating Capacity<\/strong>: 1239Orchestra<\/strong>: 754Mezzanine<\/strong>:485<\/p>\n

Seating Chart<\/strong>Check out the August Wilson Theatre Seating Chart here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Top Trending Shows on Broadway<\/h3>\n

Practical Information<\/h2>\n

Section Accessibility<\/h3>\n

Orchestra<\/strong>: There are usually four wheelchair spaces and four transfer seats on the far aisle of the Left Orchestra, between rows D and S. These seats are close to the stair lift and accessible restroom. Wheelchair designated spaces have up to three companion seats available, and transfer seats have one companion seat.Mezzanine<\/strong>: The Mezzanine lobby is located up 16 steps from the Orchestra, and 41 steps from the main entrance to the August Wilson Theatre. From the lobby, it is six steps up to the Mezzanine entrance behind row E. There are an additional two steps up or down to each row.<\/p>\n

Available Facilities<\/h3>\n

Restroom<\/strong>: Women’s and Men’s restrooms available; an accessible restroom is located at orchestra level near the stair lift.Accessible Seating<\/strong>: Wheelchair seating is in the Orchestra only.Water Fountain<\/strong>:The water fountain is located in the lower lobby, one flight down from the Orchestra.Assistive Listening System<\/strong>:Assisted listening devices are available. An ID is required as a deposit.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Handy Tips<\/h2>\n