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Gershwin Theatre

4.4 (413 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Lauren G.

Visited the theater to see Wicked . The show was really good. The cast didn't come out after for a final stage bow. Is that a thing of the past ? The theater is clean and offered candy and drinks but no eating in the theater even though people do it anyway. The line runs pretty smooth but there's probably only 4 bathrooms in the entire build so do with that information as you please . Our seat was from row w 24.

Jo W.

At last, I'm here to watch Wicked! Gershwin is MASSIVE! This is the largest Broadway theater I've been in. It has its own plaza, a giant lobby with escalators leading up to the theater, a giant bar and concession area, and of course, a huge theater. I'm surprised not even Phantom of the Opera had a theater this large during its run. My phone was having trouble pulling up my QR code since the connection here isn't really good, so I went to the reservation booth, gave my information, and received a printed ticket. A souvenir! SO HAPPY I SAW WICKED. MAN, I can't believe it took me this long to FINALLY watch Wicked!!!!! I snatched up a partial view seat in the second row of the orchestra, row CC seat 5, for a more budget-friendly price compared to other seats with a fuller view of the stage. It's not the greatest view, but for the price of sitting in orchestra, it's not bad! I got chils when the show started. Beautiful, epic music, and amazing costumes. Even with where I'm sitting, because I'm so close in the orchestra section, getting to see the costumes up close delighted me as a sewist and costume designer. Tears burst from me during "Defying Gravity" This was such a magical Broadway experience. I had read "Wicked" in high school, and after watching the Broadway show, I finally watched the movie while it's free on Amazon Prime. The fact that I listened to John Chu's memoir "Viewfinder" before watching Wicked also makes the watch more special!

Esther T.

Gershwin Theatre's layout made it so there is no such thing as a bad seat. The view from the back was ideal for getting to see the full stage and backdrop. Despite recently becoming Glinda, Emma Flynn did a fabulous job! The special effects and cast were extremely talented and made for an incredibly immersive experience. To say the least, I have been changed for good.

Michelle Y.

The theatre is so massive! Be prepared but there are escalators so it is great. Views were good even though we were all the way up top. Honestly I had a great time and the bathrooms were less crowded at the top. We got the 2-1 Broadway tickets since it was going on. I recommend checking what seats are available on the date you are available and going to the box office physically to get physical tickets to save yourself the online fees. Very happy with the production, music, and the props. I'm honestly not a big fan of Wicked's storyline and meanings from the show but the production was great. I do prefer the movie since I thought it went into more details and character development.

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Oscar C.

We just saw Wicked on Broadway with my wife, and we had an unforgettable experience. From the moment the show started, everything was breathtaking -- the vocals, the acting, the costumes, and the incredible stage effects. The story was emotional, inspiring, and so beautifully performed that we were completely captivated the entire time. We were lucky enough to go during Broadway Week, so we also got a great discount, which made the night even more special. The atmosphere in the theater was electric, and it truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime date night for us. We left smiling, amazed, and still humming the songs on the way home. Wicked is pure Broadway magic, and I can't recommend it enough -- especially if you can catch it during Broadway Week!

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Hannah N.

This theater is just the Broadway dream and is also the biggest theater on Broadway. I got the incredible experience of getting to go backstage and explore the whole theater since my childhood best friend has been in the show and is ending her time as Glinda soon but it is truly a dream. Entering the theater is stunning and the concession staff were great you can even pre order your drinks for intermission to have them ready to go so you don't have to wait in line. Truly an experience I will never forget and the cast is absolutely incredible in Wicked!

Crystal K.

Absolutely speechless. Came to watch Wicked and even though I've seen Wicked a few times in California watching it at the Gerswhin Theatre was a completely new experience. The staff here have the process nailed down so it's very efficient getting through security and into the theater. Everyone was friendly and helpful throughout our visit. We got Wicked themed alcoholic beverages which came in a souvenir cup (super cute) and some candy (nerds gummy clusters) The theatre itself is quite big and spacious with clean bathrooms. Our seats in orchestra were comfortable and the view was spectacular. It was my friend's first time watching and we both shed tears and had full body goosebumps, the cast was mesmerizing. One of the best experiences and highly recommend going!

Andy N.

The Gershwin Theatre is the home of Wicked on Broadway and any person, munchkin, monkey or Emerald City resident would be silly to not try and get tickets to see one of the greatest musicals ever created. The theatre itself was very grand, well maintained, and had a lot of areas to order refreshments, merch, and learn a bit about the history of Wicked and its accompanying siblings from Oz. Food and drinks wise - you got options... a lot of pricey options. Though it's expected, paying $25 for a souvenir drink seems super criminal, but we want those collector cups regardless. The show itself is magnificent and kudos to all of the amazing talent for bringing this amazing story and musical to life. We had an interesting "interruption" we'll call it during our show when they had to stop after the first number to wait on a cast member to arrive on set (I think...)? But it all worked out and we finished with a bang. Definitely reserve tickets in advance especially with how pricy they've become since the movie came out. If you try for the daily tickets, best of luck!

Holly C.

Took advantage of broadway week and took my daughter to watch wicked as she wanted to watch it before the part 2 of the movie comes out. There was a long line when we got there, 30mins before the start of the show times. But it moves very quickly and we efficiently got into the theater within less than 5mins. Since daughter is short, I always get tickets in the mezzanine level because there's less chance of her being completely blocked by someone tall given the incline of the seats. We sat in front mezzanine row B 105 and 106 and it was perfect. If you are short, I would suggest not getting row A as the bar in front along with their lighting would block your view. We saw people sitting in front having trouble seeing the stage. The seats were spacious - New York standard, and the incline was generous compared to other theaters. They also have boosters for kids just outside the doors before you walk in. The restrooms are located just outside the theater doors. There were plenty of stalls and it was clean and spacious. This is one of the bigger theater in nyc. It's beautiful and comfortable. This is my 7th time watching wicked and it's just as good as my first time watching it 21 years ago.

Brigitte L.

Came here for the one and only Wicked. Absolutely AMAZING performance. We had front row seats and it was truly an amazing experience. The line does get very long to get in and it lines up about an hour prior to the show. We got there around 1:20 for a 2pm show and it was pretty long. To the point that I was a bit panicked that we wouldn't make it in time. But we did. The line does move fast once they start letting you in. Online says no shopping bags or oversized bags however they seemed pretty lenient. The lines for the women's restroom does get severely backed up. So bad that the women invaded the men's restroom and it was still backed up! The number of stalls is clearly not enough for the amount of people this place holds. They do have great merch so be sure to grab that before or after the show. My recommendation is before because there was no line. After the show was pretty chaotic given the crowds. They serve snack food and drinks. Be sure to grab the souvenir cup. If you're thinking about it, JUST DO IT! You won't have any regrets. And I don't think there's any bad seat in the house.

Deborah L.

Wicked is fantastic. I really enjoyed the plot twists, the cast does a fabulous job, costumes and set is incredible plus this theatre has a great sound system and seating. Easy check in and good timed bathroom

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Tim S.

We went to NYC to see"Wicked" at the Gershwin Theater. The theater was magnificent- spacious, easy access to the performance hall, beautiful interiors. And the show was incredible too! I especially was in awe of the set designs. And the live orchestra! My only complaint- the bathrooms were inadequate to meet the needs of hundreds of patrons. So much so that the ladies decided to commandeer the men's room due to the very long lines.

Bunyaka N.

I have been to so many theatres in NYC but this is one of the most beautiful ones. I love it!

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I was looking at buying the "cheap" seats for wicked at $100 per ticket. Any feedback on the mezzanine level view/experience?

All seats are great seats. I was in orchestra on the left, and the mezzanine really was not much of a difference. My advice is to wait for the 2 for 1 theater week. I paid about $130 for two orchestra tickets.

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Hamilton the Musical

Hamilton the Musical

4.4(351 reviews)
0.2 mi•Theater District, Midtown West

My family and I had a wonderful experience!! Talented cast…read moreperforming such a beautiful masterpiece. Wishing all the actors the best in their careers. You truly made our New York vacation special. Thank you so much

I can write many reasons to see Hamilton, the Broadway musical…read more 1. The lyrics resonates depth with meaning. 2. The music is a blend that draws heavily of hip-hop, rap, R&B, soul, pop, and traditional Broadway show tunes. Modernized to 2015 era. Theatre patrons will not fall asleep. Theatre patrons will not be bored. Your ticket price paid is worth the theatrical experience. 3. It is based on the biography Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States who was an instrumental supporter of the U.S. Constitution who fought alongside President George Washington in the Revolutionary War. His work laid the foundation of America whose face is worthy to be depicted on the U.S. $10.00 bill. 4. It depicts history of Hamilton's journey beginning as a Caribbean immigrant rising to America's first Secretary of the Treasury. It is deeply rooted in New York City history. It depicts American history of the opposition fight for independence and creation Independence of United States of America. He is buried in Trinity Church, Financial District, Lower Manhattan, NYC. It also narrates Aaron Burr's rivalry and jealously Hamilton's strong ambition, brilliance, and determination to rise. "Hamilton wrote the other 51!" Running time: about 2 hours and 45 minutes including a 15 minute intermission. I went to the room where it happens. I write this review like I was running out of time. Yesterday is a memory. Today is an opportunity. Tomorrow is not promised. Non-stop. Keep writing! I tell my story of my experience. It was exciting, lively and upbeat which does takes you back in time of Revolutionary America in 18th century period clothing with modern language and modern music. Ticket prices are highly extortionate! Tickets starts $127.00 to $155.00 for upper balcony or standard face-value seats. My rear orchestra center ticket was an astonishing extortionate $228.00! Hamilton, the Broadway musical makes use of the Richard Rodgers Theatre's double-nested rotating stage (turntables) prominently to create a dynamic, continuous movement and cinematic flow. I wish I saw the 2015 original cast Alexander Hamilton (Lin-Manuel Miranda) and Aaron Burr (Leslie Odom Jr.). Wait for it. Forward, eleven (11) years later I am now seeing it in 2026. I now have another Playbill and Broadway show ticket to add to my growing Playbill collection. Casting is non-white actors as the Founding Fathers of the United States and other historical figures for inclusion and equality. As per Lin-Manuel Miranda, songwriter, actor, and producer who described Hamilton: "America then, as told by America now." There is no traditional stage curtain for this Broadway show, but it did start and end on time - on point. There are 34 musical numbers total (17 musical numbers in each Act). The narrative is almost entirely sung and rapped through, thus, the numbers flow directly into each other without the traditional pause to segue in-between numbers. There is very little dialogue for spoken word as I would like a mix. There are occasional expletive explicit laden lyrical lines/ verses depicting strong explicit language "goddamnit." This includes uncensored F-word during the indiscretion of Hamilton's affair. "Cabinet Battle #1" & "Cabinet Battle #2" feature insults and harsher colloquial terms as "pain in the ass" and "shit." There are other numbers where expletive explicit laden lyrical embedded are "bastard" and "whore." Surely, my teddy bears speak more eloquently than thee! The costumes replicate 18th century Revolutionary era including U.S. founding fathers in white linen or lace cravats. My predilection for Hamilton musical numbers are: Satisfied Wait For It That Would Be Enough Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down) Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story Live with intention. My passions and interests entice me to pursue more to look around. "When everyone who loves me has died" this I can absolutely relate. "Death does not discriminate. It takes and it takes and it takes. I am the one thing in life I can control. I am an original." These versus resonate depth for meaning. Rise Up!

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

4.4(288 reviews)
0.4 mi•Theater District, Midtown West

The Sorting Hat's would sort me in Ravenclaw as I have a ready mind, insatiable eagerness or…read moreenthusiasm in wit and learning, curious and interested to understand things. I have always questioned to learn, to attain knowledge, to cultivate clarity, to understand, to seek truth, to learn one's deliberate intent, sometimes to challenge and seldom to rebel. Not Slytherin. Not Slytherin. I have been a Harry Potter fan since the early 2000s when the first book by J.K. Rowling was printed and released. I absolutely refused to see a double-day / two-part play show format 5+ hours to be left hanging and return another day/time as it was originally produced, but this has changed which prompt as my reason to see it years later in 2026. This Broadway play does not play John Williams' film score "Hedwig's Theme" as I had desirable hoped. I do believe in magic. I saw Tom Felton perform his originated role as Draco Malfoy from the film franchise. As per "New York Theatre Guide" Tom Felton reprise his role as adult Draco Malfoy now through January 3, 2027! Run time: 2 hours and 55 minutes, with one intermission. One word: WOW! The narrative was at first somewhat difficult to follow especially the Time-Turner Effect scenes of what exactly did Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy changed or prevent from occurring? The set design, staging for quickly moving set, props by swirling long robes without revealing stage hands' faces, costumes are great and resonantly brought the viewer into J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter world as an adult nineteen (19) years after J.K. Rowling's final novel, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" of Harry, Ron and Hermione. The special effects including character swap Polyjuice Potion, including Dementors menacing floating near the audience and aerialist stunts in duels were amazing. I particularly like the special effects from Time-Turner for use of projection mapping high-powered projectors cast warping, liquid-like visual distortions; acoustic design low-frequency sound waves and the entire set appear to bend, stretch, and ripple effect like a disturbed puddle reverberating into the auditorium. The clocks placed in the corners of the stage spun recklessly rapidly. WOW. Voldemort's half-daughter leaves "invisible" scribbles on a bookshelf to be decoded by a black light above the audience visible on the ceiling and balcony facade projected throughout the auditorium walls in an eerie shade of green which garnered a lot of oohs from the audience including myself. Oh! Hot air emitting from Scorpius' ears after he eats candy is very comically humorous. The narrative does include and bring back old characters as the cruel villain, apathetic Dolores Umbridge and the wailing angst Moaning Myrtle and ill-fated Cedric Diggory. Moaning Myrtle's costume was not true to the book as her hair is not in pigtails and she is not wearing the Hogwarts uniform. Moaning Myrtle is depicted as grayed out who is a ghost. Draco Malfoy's iconic film line: "Scared, Potter?" and Harry Potter's response "you wish" are spoken resonate an echo in this Broadway play from the film. I purchased jelly beans and one chocolate frog. My chocolate frog contains Albus Dumbledore card. Yes, there is contained fire, and water tank underneath the stage.

My daughter is a huge Harry Potter Fan. Whether you're a fan or not this is a great show. Naturally…read moreI let my daughter handle the tickets a few months ago. I owe her my life these days. She can sit wherever she wants just use my credit card. As we always do there's lunch somewhere then the show. I'm sure the show you invest your hard earned dollars in is a personal choice. This time it was my daughter's turn to decide. Whatever you do I say nothing beats a live performance!

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Moulin Rouge

4.3(175 reviews)
0.3 mi•Midtown West, Theater District, Hell's Kitchen

I received my Mother's Day gift early this year and it was absolutely unforgettable! My husband and…read moreI went to New York and took me to see Moulin Rouge on Broadway, and it was everything and more. The show was surprisingly modern, and completely captivating from start to finish. The energy in the theater was unreal as everyone, including celebrities, came out to celebrate Megan Thee Stallion in her final performance as Zidler. She was hilarious, quick, and owned that stage in every moment she appeared. Even though I've seen her perform on tour, it felt like such a special experience to witness. We soaked in the city, took in some sights, and of course grabbed a slice while we were there. I am beyond grateful to my husband for such an incredible and thoughtful gift. This is a memory I will never forget! Signed a Hottie

Seeing Moulin Rouge! on Broadway was extra special knowing that the show is closing at the end of…read moreMay. I had previously seen the touring production in West Palm Beach, Florida, but there was something magical about experiencing it in New York. The costumes were spectacular, the acting was divine, and the energy from the audience was absolutely electric. From the moment the curtain went up, I was completely captivated. The theater itself is older, so the seats aren't the most comfortable, but I actually enjoy these historic venues. They have so much character and charm that you just don't find in newer theaters. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to see Moulin Rouge! on Broadway before it closes. It was a memorable and thoroughly enjoyable experience. The bathroom attendance made sure that this 'older' feeling did get cast its shadow on the patrons and for that I am grateful.

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Smokey Joe's Cafe

4.9(10 reviews)
0.5 mi•Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen

Maybe Leiber and Stoller aren't super famous but their music is! This is a really cool jukebox…read moremusical with no plot but a continuous flowing song and dance with a cast of about 8 people. Since it was one set, they did a good job going from area to area to keep things visually interesting without breaking from the singing. At one point the actors ran through the audience aisles, which I usually find really unsettling, but the music is so catchy why not get up and dance? So simple in concept but really well executed. Only critique was the one girl who wasn't a size 2 had on long sleeves and pants under a dress. Like...it's not that hard to dress an averaged size woman. She had a great solo number too, so shame the costume designers fell flat. But it was a high energy show and not too pricey! Definitely recommend!

A MUST SEE!!! It is a most up lifting fun show/musical. 90…read moremin. of pure fun. Something that most of us could use in the world we are living in at the present. 90 min. without intermission. Just sit back relax. sink into the music and the songs. forget about everything else. You need not do anything, else. Just have a fabulous time and leave the theater with a big smile. I saw it twice already. Once during the previews and the second time, yesterday at opening night. I can go and see it many more times. It's one of those shows that because it's all singing one can go again and again and enjoy it the last time just as much as or more every time. Take a friend/s or go alone but don't miss it. Have fun!

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - J-Hope on Jimmy Fallon debuting "Sweet Dreams" - 3/11/2025

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

4.3(132 reviews)
0.3 mi•Theater District, Midtown West

I went to a Taping on August 20, 2026 and it was a dream come true!! I waited on standby and…read morearrived to the NBC Shop around 4:45am and got my ticket around 8am. Bring a hoodie because the building is freezing cold!! Came back around 3:15pm and found out our fate around 3:50pm. They let 66 people in that day!! Went through security around 4pm and waited in the peacock lounge until they 4:30pm when they started taking people to the studio. The show was amazing and it made me feel like I was in the year 2016!! This was the second time I waited on standby and let's just say the last time I went, I tried to give Jimmy a high five and fell... What was different was the musical guest was at the show and Jimmy let the audience ask some questions and I had a lightbulb moment. A couple people later he ends up picking me to ask a question and so I started with that my cat is named after him. And the last time I was at a taping, I tried to give get him a high five and fell. And then I asked if I could get a hug. And he jokingly said no at first, but then he said I'm not gonna leave you hanging without a hug and I started walking out of my row and met him halfway near the desk on the last row and got a hug!! He thanked me for being so supportive and I remember crying!! He asked if my cat was named Jimmy or Fallon and told me to tell Fallon that he says hi. I ended up getting another hug and went back to my seat afterwards. All I remember is someone else asking a question about working with Queen Latifah again and the musical guest performing. I'm just relieved that my sobs weren't caught in the background because I was crying throughout the performance. When the show ended, he went back into the audience giving them high fives and when he was at my row, he leaned over so I could reach without falling and shook my hand!! That made me cry even harder! I remembered crying while waiting for the elevator to go back to the nbc shop and thanking employee when they greeted me us. I'll never forget that day!

This was a fine experience. I'm not really a Fallon fan but the experience of watching a 'live to…read moretape' recording was pretty interested. We didn't have tickets, so we went to the gift shop at 30 rock through the 6th ave entrance to score some stand-by tickets. We arrived what I would call late, at about 11am. If you want to get these stand-by tickets I'd recommend arriving as close to 8am as you can, because every ticket is numbered and they can only fit so many people into the studio (they will always try to fill it). If I recall correctly the tickets said to come back to 30 rock at 3:15 but note - if you arrive a bit later, say 3:30, it won't effect your chances of getting in - the most you can do to increase your chances to see a show that day by walking in is to get there at 8am when they first start giving out the numbered stand-by tickets. Also, while they say you cant bring in bags, I had a smaller sized north face backpack and my friend had a large plastic bag and a small purse. If your number gets you in to see the show that day, you will pass through security like at an airport. Everything is extremely orderly and organized, the only stressful part is 'am I going to get in to see the show or did I just spend an hour and a half of my day for nothing.' My friend and I just got in under the wire, with the guy behind us being the very last person to stand-by for this day's show (there were about 56 stand-by visitors accepted that day). You will have an opportunity to use a bathroom before you sit for the filming, so don't be concerned about that. If you're a fan of TV or of Fallon you might prepare a question or two to ask him, he took a number of questions from the audience. The funniest one was 'are you going to use that entire bit you just did' because Jimmy and Drew Brees spitting pumpkin seeds went on far, far, FAR too long, about 3? minutes, which was about 2:45 longer than it needed to be. Jimmy was quick with the 'no, that's going to be edited down.'

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Come From Away

Come From Away

4.8(98 reviews)
0.3 mi•Theater District, Midtown West

This show was sooooo good! The cast was amazing in how they played multiple roles of islanders or…read moreplane people. The power of their voices throughout the musical was strong. The band was great too, appreciated their "screech off" at the end. We got tickets from the TKTS booth and ended up 5 rows from the stage just a bit to the right. Great seats, we missed nothing. The set was well done and how the cast used the different chairs and arrangements was cool. I'd highly recommend this show on Broadway (before it ends on October 2nd!) or if it comes to a theater near you. We knew the premise a bit but were blown away and Come From Away exceeded all expectations. I've been listening to the soundtrack ever since (& a lot of the cast is the same).

Come From Away is one of the best shows I've seen on Broadway…read more The show is amazing! 90 minutes of pure entertainment. It's a musical about the 911 flights that had to land in Newfoundland. It hits all the emotions in a short time. I found myself laughing, falling in love with the characters and even felt a tear here and there. There's no intermission, so before you know it the shows over. I paid full price through American Express but when my husband came to join me a week later, we were able to get tickets at the TKS booth in Times Square for $75 a piece ( which was more than half off what I paid the first time!) and for both shows I was able to sit center orchestra 6 rows back. Totally enjoyable both times. The music was great and the actors were even better. I highly recommend this show. If you're in NYC between 1/18 - 2/13/22 check out NYC Broadway Week -they're offering 2 for 1 tickets on some great shows and this is one of them.

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