About
The Brooks Atkinson Theater was opened in 1926 under the name The Mansfield Theatre. It was one of six venues built by the Chanin Brothers and designed by Herbert J. Krapp.
In 1960, current owner Michael Myerberg named the theater after The New York Times critic Brooks Atkinson. This was the first time that a legitimate Broadway theater had been named after a theater critic. It is now owned by the Nederlander Organization, which has recently renovated the venue.
Late Seating Policy
The seating procedure for latecomers varies by seat section. Late patrons are seated at the discretion of the House Manager after the performance begins. They are then escorted directly to their seats by an usher.
Concessions
There are bars located in the Mezzanine lobby where mixed drinks, sodas, and candy can be purchased. However, water and drinks with tops (souvenir cups) are the only beverage that are permitted in the auditorium.
The bars begin serving patrons 30 minutes before the performance begins.