Al Hirschfeld Theatre

The Al Hirschfeld Theatre is a theater building in the Theater District of Manhattan with a Moorish-Byzantine facade of red brick, stone columns, and an octagonal ceiling vault with a multicolored dome. The auditorium holds 1424 seats and preserves its historic interior with wide tiers and ornamental details.

As the Martin Beck Theatre, the building opened on November 11, 1924, under the direction of architect G. Albert Lansburgh. The renaming took place in 2003 to honor artist Al Hirschfeld.

The name honors Al Hirschfeld, whose drawings captured Broadway performers for decades. His work shaped the public image of American theater and made him a fixture in the cultural scene.

The theater stands at 302 West 45th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue and offers accessible entry as well as an in-house bar. Coat check and merchandise service are also available.

Since 2019, Moulin Rouge! The Musical has played here following productions like Kinky Boots and The Sound of Music. The building was the site of major premieres such as Cabaret in 1966.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: November 11, 1924

Architects: G. Albert Lansburgh, Albert Herter

Official opening: November 11, 1924

Capacity: 1424

Address: 302 West 45th Street

GPS coordinates: 40.75931,-73.98919

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:43