Ethel Barrymore Theatre

243 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036

Accessible Seating

Yes

Capacity

1096

Now Playing

The Piano Lesson

COVID-19 Safety Policies

This theatre is committed to providing healthy and safe facilities for audiences, performers, and staff. Based on CDC and state guidelines at the time of performance, protocols may include mask enforcement, increased cleaning and ventilation/filtration enhancements, vaccination or negative test verification, and more. These are subject to change. Ticket holders who do not comply with venue policies will not be admitted. Please read the full policy details here.

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.