Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre is a Broadway venue in Midtown Manhattan that hosts major theatrical productions. Two seating tiers hold over 1,500 guests, while decorative moldings and large chandeliers fill the auditorium with traditional theatrical elegance.

Designed as the Globe Theatre in 1910 by Carrère and Hastings, the space served a Broadway producer staging new works. After decades operating both as cinema and playhouse, it received its current name in 1957 to honor the celebrated acting pair.

The building honors two actors who shared both a marriage and a stage career spanning decades of American theater. Their partnership set a standard for professional collaboration and dedication that influenced generations of performers who followed.

The entrance sits on West 46th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues in the theater district. Evening performances run most weekdays, while the box office opens mid-morning for ticket sales and inquiries.

During years following the stock market crash, the hall screened films instead of staging plays before later returning to its original purpose. This shift between entertainment forms reflected economic pressures that affected many venues of the era.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: January 10, 1910

Official opening: January 10, 1910

Capacity: 1509

Address: 205 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036

Website: http://luntfontannetheatre.com

GPS coordinates: 40.75917,-73.98583

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:24