Shubert Theatre

The Shubert Theatre is a theater building in Manhattan's Theater District arranged across three levels with roughly 1,500 seats. The facade displays red brick and terracotta with decorative sgraffito work and painted murals featuring mythological scenes.

The theater opened in 1913 and was built as a memorial to a Broadway impresario who died before its completion. His brothers finished the building as a tribute to his influence on theater and entertainment.

The theater is named after a Broadway impresario and stands as a memorial to his influence on American theater. It has been home to some of the longest-running and most celebrated productions in Broadway history.

The theater sits on West 44th Street in the heart of the Theater District and is easily accessible by public transit. The building has been updated over the years to accommodate visitors with varying mobility needs.

The theater shares its stage space with the adjacent Booth Theatre, an unusual architectural arrangement rarely seen in New York's Theater District. This connection allows for special flexibility in how the spaces can be used for productions and performances.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: October 2, 1913

Architects: Henry Beaumont Herts

Official opening: 1913

Capacity: 1460

Website: http://shubertorganization.com/theatres/shubert.asp

GPS coordinates: 40.75806,-73.98722

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43