Shubert Alley

Shubert Alley is a pedestrian passageway running between West 44th and 45th Streets in the Theater District, positioned parallel to both Eighth Avenue and Broadway. The passage connects two busy streets and offers views of the architecture and activity that define this famous theater neighborhood.

The alley was created in 1913 when the Shubert and Booth theaters were built, originally functioning as a fire escape route. Over time it developed into an important connector in the heart of the Theater District.

The alley hosts the Stars in the Alley concert each year, where performers from current Broadway shows sing and celebrate the end of the theater season. The event draws crowds who experience live entertainment directly in this narrow passage between two major streets.

The passage is easily accessible and located between two major streets, making it simple to navigate. The best time to visit is during daytime hours when foot traffic is higher and the street activity is most visible.

The passage closes for one day each year to preserve property rights between its two owners. This unusual practice maintains the legal balance and shared control that has existed since its creation.