Lyceum Theatre, Historic theater in Midtown Manhattan, United States
The Lyceum Theatre at 149 West 45th Street features a limestone facade with six Corinthian columns and three seating levels totaling 922 seats.
Constructed in 1903 by producer Daniel Frohman, the Lyceum Theatre represents the oldest continuously operating legitimate theater venue in New York City.
The theater maintains its original Beaux-Arts architecture with marble interiors, groin-vaulted ceilings, decorative murals, and an ornate proscenium arch design.
The venue provides audio description devices and captioning systems for visitors with visual or hearing impairments at the main entrance level.
The theater includes a private apartment above the stage where producer Frohman used white handkerchiefs to signal his wife during her performances.
Location: Manhattan
Location: New York City
Inception: 1903
Architects: Henry Beaumont Herts
Official opening: November 2, 1903
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
Capacity: 922
Website: http://shubert.nyc/theatres/lyceum/
Address: 149 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036
Website: http://shubert.nyc/theatres/lyceum
GPS coordinates: 40.75770,-73.98470
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02
Times Square
98 m
One Times Square
210 m
Trump Death Clock
163 m
National Debt clock
170 m
One Astor Plaza
143 m
New York Marriott Marquis
144 m
Palace Theatre
134 m
Belasco Theatre
140 m
Hudson Theatre
89 m
Minskoff Theatre
133 m
Palladium Times Square
144 m
Marquis Theatre
157 m
1501 Broadway
158 m
Times Square Studios
117 m
Paramount Theatre
166 m
Morosco Theatre
174 m
The Chatwal New York
131 m
1500 Broadway
135 m
20 Times Square
184 m
Millennium Times Square New York
69 m
Church of Saint Mary the Virgin
92 m
Americas Tower
178 m
Bertelsmann Building
47 m
1552 Broadway
101 m
Father Duffy
153 m
The Tank
94 m
Central Theatre
147 m
Bonds International Casino
76 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes