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

The Ethel Barrymore Theatre, often shortened for Barrymore Theatre, is located at 243 West 47th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan. Named in the memory of acclaimed actress Ethel Barrymore, this theatre one of the most popular in the Broadway community. Incidentally, it\u2019s the only surviving theatre of the many the Shuberts built for performers who were affiliated with them. Unlike many of the older theatres that have been used for a variety of purposes throughout the years, Barrymore Theatre has been used continuously as a legitimate house. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to catch the show, our Ethel Barrymore Theatre guide has all the information you could possibly need.<\/p>\n

Venue Details<\/h2>\n

Address<\/strong>: 2243 West 47th Street, Between Broadway and 8th Avenue, NY 10036 USA<\/p>\n

Opened<\/strong>: 1928<\/p>\n

Seating Capacity<\/strong>: 1368 Orchestra: 582 Front Mezzanine : 196 Rear Mezzanine: 256 Boxes : 24<\/p>\n

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

Top Trending Broadway Shows<\/h3>\n

Brief History of Barrymore Theatre<\/h2>\n

The Ethel Barrymore theatre opened on December 20, 1928, with The Kingdom of God, a play that was specially selected by leading lady Ethel Barrymore. Post that, Barrymore Theater has hosted some iconic productions including Death Takes a Holiday, A Streetcar Named Desire, Critic’s Choice, Don’t Play Us Cheap, Hurlyburly, Lettice and Lovage, Imaginary Friends, The Glass Menagerie, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and Six Degrees of Separation.<\/p>\n

On October 2017 Ethel Barrymore Theatre hosted a spirited production of The Band\u2019s Visit. The musical follows an Egyptian Police Band that gets lost in a remote village in the middle of the Israeli desert and connects with the locals in unexpected ways. The critically acclaimed musical, which has won ten Tony Awards, celebrates the deeply human ways music and laughter connect us all.<\/p>\n

Practical Information<\/h2>\n

Section Accessibility<\/h3>\n

Orchestra<\/strong>: Seating is in the orchestra sections is accessible without taking any stairs or surprise steps. Wheelchair seating is located in the orchestra level only. Mezzanine<\/strong>: 3 flights of stairs up 30 steps. Please note, once on the mezzanine level there are approximately 2 steps per row. The entrance to mezzanine is behind row E of the Front mezzanine. Handrails are available at the end of every stepped seat row in the mezzani<\/p>\n

Available Facilities<\/h3>\n

Restroom<\/strong>: There is 1 (unisex) wheelchair accessible restroom located on the main floor with no steps. Non-accessible restrooms are located down 2 flights of steps (20 steps.) Pay Phone<\/strong>:Located in the Lobby (Accessible at 54″ with utility outler). Water Fountain<\/strong>: Located at the Ticket Lobby, accessible at 36″ Elevator<\/strong>: The theatre doesn\u2019t have any elevators or escalators.<\/p>\n

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Handy Tips<\/h2>\n