{"id":7700,"date":"2018-10-22T11:35:31","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T11:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.headout.com\/?p=7700"},"modified":"2022-08-31T16:41:37","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T16:41:37","slug":"bernard-b-jacobs-theatre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/bernard-b-jacobs-theatre\/","title":{"rendered":"Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre | Complete Theatre Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Formerly known as the Royale Theatre, before being renamed after the Shubert Organisation\u2019s longtime president, the Bernard B Jacobs Theatre is a popular Broadway house. The theatre is located at 242 West 45th Street and opened in 1927 with a musical, Piggy. This midsized theatre was designed by Herbert J. Krapp in a contemporary Spanish style. The interior features a cross-vaulted ceiling that is supported on each side by arches that are decorated with two pai. The theatre has a seating capacity of 1101, making it a medium-sized theatre. The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre is a very versatile theatre that is notable for having plenty of legroom. Given its versatile nature, the theatre has witnessed a variety of dramas and musicals over the years, such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Conversations with My Father, Grease, Frost\/Nixon, Once, An Inspector Calls, The Color Purple, Bandstand, The Iceman Cometh, and most recently The Ferryman.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to catch the show, our Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre guide is here to help you find the best seats.<\/p>\n

Venue Details<\/h2>\n

Address<\/strong>: Bernard B Jacobs Theatre , 242 West 45th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York<\/p>\n

Opened<\/strong>:11 January 1927<\/p>\n

Seating Capacity<\/strong>: 1,078 Orchestra: 612 Mezzanine: 420<\/p>\n

Seating Chart<\/strong> Check out the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre Seating Chart here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

Practical Information<\/h2>\n

Section Accessibility<\/h3>\n

Orchestra<\/strong>: Seating in the orchestra section is accessible to all parts without steps. Note that there are no steps to the designated wheelchair seating location.<\/p>\n

Mezzanine<\/strong>: The mezzanine section is located on the second level, up 3 short flights of stairs (29 steps). Once on the mezzanine level there are approximately 2 steps up\/down per row.<\/p>\n

Available Facilities<\/h3>\n

Wheelchair Accessibility<\/strong>: While no wheelchair assistance is specified, the orchestra section and the main level are fully accessible. A wheelchair accessible (unisex) restroom located on the orchestra level. The theatre doesn\u2019t have any elevator or escalator. Restroom<\/strong>: For ladies, the restroom is located at the lower level, where there are 7 urinals and 4 stalls for men including one which is handicapped accessible.<\/p>\n

Concessions<\/strong>: Cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and light snacks are available for purchase at the concession stand.<\/p>\n

Assisted Listening Device<\/strong>: 10 infrared assistive listening devices are available for every performance at the theatre. Also, after 4 weeks from a show\u2019s official opening night performance, at least 10 audio description devices are available for every performance at the theatre.<\/p>\n

Water Fountains<\/strong>: Water fountains are located in restrooms<\/p>\n

Payphone<\/strong>: Located in the lobby. Accessible at 54″.<\/p>\n

Handy Tips<\/h2>\n