John Golden Theatre

John Golden Theatre is a theatre building on West 45th Street in Manhattan with a facade of golden brick and terracotta featuring three double-height round arches in Spanish style. The auditorium features a rib-vaulted ceiling and a single balcony with a total of 804 seats.

Originally opened as Theatre Masque, the house was built in 1927 by the Chanin Brothers as part of a three-theatre complex. The stage received its current name in 1937 in honor of Broadway producer John Golden.

This venue often hosts productions with smaller casts, making it well-suited for chamber-style performances. Audiences sit in a single balcony tier without side boxes, creating direct contact between performers and the public during shows.

Hearing assistance devices are available for performances, and four accessible seats are located in the auditorium. Visitors with limited mobility will find accessible restrooms in the theatre's lower lounge.

The stage maintained its original focus on serious dramatic works, giving it a different profile from many other Broadway houses. During the Prohibition era, a speakeasy operated in the basement of the building.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: February 24, 1927

Architects: Herbert J. Krapp

Official opening: February 24, 1927

Capacity: 804

Address: 252 West 45th Street, New York City

GPS coordinates: 40.75875,-73.98794

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:26