Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Yes
Subway
50th St
Times Sq - 42nd St
Times Sq - 42nd St
Times Sq - 42nd St
50th St
49th St
Times Sq - 42nd St
42nd St - Port Authority Bus Term
Theater Information
Entrance
There are no steps into the theater.
Water Fountain
In Lobby accessible at 36"
Elevators and Escalators
This theater does not have elevators or escalators.
Wheelchair Access
5 Wheelchair seats, 11 Aisle Transfer Arms, 26 Companion Seats
Restrooms
One (unisex) wheelchair accessible restroom on the Main Floor with no steps. Non-accessible restrooms are located down 2 flights of stairs.
Accessible Seating
Theater is not completely wheelchair accessible. There are no steps into the theater.
Coat Check
This theater does not provide coat check.
About
The Ethel Barrymore Theatre is the only theater left that was built for actors and performers affiliated with Lee and J.J. Shubert. It was created in honor of the tremendously popular actress Ethel Barrymore, who premiered in the production The Kingdom of God.
The theater was designed by Herbert J. Krapp with an exterior in the fashion of Roman public baths and a two-story terracotta grillwork screen.
Late Seating Policy
Latecomers are seated at suitable breaks in the performance in conveniently reachable seat locations at the discretion of management.
Concessions
Bar located in the theater Lower Lounge where refreshments may be purchased. The bar begins serving patrons 30 minutes before the performance begins.