Lena Horne Theatre, Broadway theatre in Manhattan, United States
The Lena Horne Theatre features 1,069 seats across two levels, with a Spanish Revival style facade made of yellow-beige brick and terracotta elements.
Opening in 1926 as the Mansfield Theatre, the venue underwent several name changes before being dedicated to performer Lena Horne on November 1, 2022.
The theater presents diverse productions, including the current musical Six, which retells the stories of Henry VIII's wives through contemporary music.
The venue offers two wheelchair spaces in the orchestra section and provides accessible seating through a side entrance for visitors requiring mobility assistance.
This Broadway establishment holds the distinction of being the first theater named after a Black woman in the district's extensive history.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: February 15, 1926
Architects: Herbert J. Krapp, EverGreene Architectural Arts
Official opening: February 15, 1926
Capacity: 1094
Address: 256 256 West 47th Street 10036 New York
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-20:00; Sunday 12:00-19:00
Phone: +12127194099
Website: https://broadwaydirect.com/theatre/lena-horne-theatre
GPS coordinates: 40.76000,-73.98694
Latest update: October 29, 2025 12:53
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