Imperial Theatre

249 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036

Accessible Seating

Yes

Hearing Assistance

Yes

Capacity

1435

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

Water Fountain

Water fountain located in the lobby.

Hearing Assistance

Assistive listening devices are available at the theater upon arrival.

Elevators and Escalators

This theater does not have elevators or escalators.

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair seating available. Theater is not completely wheelchair accessible. There are no steps to the designated wheelchair seating.

Restrooms

Accessible restrooms available.

Accessible Seating

Fifteen row-end seats with folding armrests.

Coat Check

This theater provides coat check.

About

The Imperial Theatre was built by the Shuberts in 1923 and is still owned today by the same organization. It was designed by Herbert J. Krapp to house musical comedies and, with its large capacity of 1,650 seats, had been the pride of the Shuberts for decades. Over the last 80-plus years it has been home to many Broadway legends such as the original production of Gypsy with Ethel Merman and more recently, Les Miserables.

Recently the Shubert Organization had the theater completely refurbished, and it continues to house many of the most successful shows on Broadway.

Late Seating Policy

Don’t be late. More and more shows are not allowing late seating, which means you’ll have to watch the show on a monitor in the lobby until intermission (or for the length of the show if it’s only one act).

Concessions

Bar offering soft drinks, water, wine, beer and basic mixed drinks. They also offer some snacks, which are allowed into the theater. Drinks are also allowed as long as they are in a closed container.