This is the worst customer service I have ever received at a Broadway theater. We went to the box office to speak with the woman about her tickets and she was extremely rude, even before hearing our question. She not only responded with attitude, but did not even try to assist us. We asked if we could get printed tickets, and she laughed to her colleague in front of our face. We purchased our tickets the same day from TKTS and she was upset that we purchased our tickets from a third party. Then, when entering the theatre, we continued to experience rude staff. The lady checking where our tickets were located was very sarcastic and at one point said "I don't have all day" after it took us only 15 seconds to find our seats. This was honestly a horrible start to the show and I will not be returning to this theatre. read more

Theater: 4/5 | Musical: 4.5/5 What a cute show!! I've been seeing so many ads for it and I'm so glad I ended up watching it. It follows a British man who's visiting nyc for his dad's wedding and a native New Yorker who takes him around the sights of the city. Turns out, her sister is getting married to his dad! There's a surprising twist and the ending is bittersweet. We sat in the last row of MEZZ, but still had a great time! On our night, they gave everyone fortune cookies at the end, which was a nice treat that tied into a bit of the musical. Minimalist set, but they get creative and make the most of it, which goes unnoticed. The songs are super catchy and makes one prideful to live in a great city like nyc :') Highly recommend!! read more

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The Longacre is a stunning, historical theater. The interior is a designated New York landmark. It is very regal and with its gold interior. We saw Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York. Our seats were first row balcony and the leg room was non-existent and our view was obstructed by the railing. I would have appreciated if this was noted during the purchase process. Many people moved to last row for a better view. Sound was excellent. There are two bathrooms and each have multiple stalls, but the one in the lower level is much bigger. read more

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The Longacre Theatre is stunning. Walking into the theater to see Two Strangers and being seated so close to the stage, I was in awe. Before I even got comfortable in my seat, I had to stand and take it all in. I could sense the deep history that is still being written within the theater. It's breathtaking. Surprising, the seat I had was in Orchestra B105 and it was comfortable and my knees didn't touch the back of the seat in front of me. I have always been fascinated by the theaters on Broadway, and I can definitely add the Longacre Theatre to the list. read more

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I recently saw Dead Outlaw here. Though the production was fun and entertaining, the seating arrangements were questionable. This is a pretty large venue and with additional sections above the orchestra, Mezzanine and Balcony, you could very well end up sky high. I personally like Orchestra seating although if the seats aren't on an incline, you could very well be watching the show between two moving heads (my experience at Good Night and Good Luck). Our seats at this theater were Row G left side Orchestra with minimal stage obstruction. Buying seats for Broadway shows can sometimes be a crap shoot. Although you may know what you're getting when looking at the floor plan, you just never know how well you'll be able to view the stage. The production is nominated for several Tony Awards. I am enamored with Broadway that I tend to overlook some of the minuses due to seating, etc. read more

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Nice theater. I saw "Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York" at this theater and I was sitting in the mezzanine area. I was able to see the stage and the actors well. It felt like a cozier theater from where I was sitting, although it was a theater of moderate sizing. I like the seating of this theater and would return. read more

Longacre Theatre - Mezzanine seating view - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

Nice theatre. Been here for many shows, today was Carry A Cake Across New York. Restrooms in the basement along with the bar.

I'm super blessed and fortunate to be able to watch Broadway Plays & Musical Shows in NYC. So far this 2024, I've been able to see three shows and the Playbills keeps piling up! This past Wednesday night, I just watched Lempicka. But before flying out to NYC, I checked out Telecharge's website for Lottery & Rush tickets and bid for 14 different showings during the evening hour. Luckily I won a bid for 1 of out 14 shows! Lucky me, I got it for only $35 plus taxes! My seat turned out to be Center Orchestra Row P. Longacre Theatre is right in the middle of Times Squarel Theatre District. Coincidently it's a 3 blocks away from my hotel. Heightened security is present as well as NYPD patrols the streets to keep the general public safe and secure. You'll also find the concession stand downstairs, restrooms on both ends, and keep in mind that seats are very narrow and space is limited for your belongings which you can bring in. Coat Room is also available during winter season too. read more

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Lempicha was a masterpiece of a perfect combination of incredible talent, soul stirring music, and engaging plot. Not a show for younger audiences. One 15 minute intermission. Show Runs two hours and 40 minutes with the intermission. Highly recommend! View from balcony C 1 and C 3 is a bit obstructed by the railings, so I'd recommend avoiding isle seats for all balcony and mezzanine, as they all have railings that will make you crane your neck to see some parts of the performance. Theater gets cold, so bring a jacket. read more

Longacre Theatre - View from balcony C 1 and C 3 - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

Rachel was SO SO helpful. I had a problem with an error for resold tickets she explained the issue clearly. She was kind and patience, not rude or short at all. She even helped us get better tickets after the dispute. THANK YOU Longacre Theater. read more

Theater right in the middle of Broadway on 48th. Went to see Lempicka, show about the history and story of artist Tamara Lempicka. Her paintings represent the art deco era in Paris during the 20s. The show was good, music and story were both good. However we had a huge issue. The show started 30 mins late, supposed to be a 8pm show however we didn't get seated until 30 mins later. Show was already 2.5 hours, so we didn't get out until past 11pm! The theater is a small one, seats were tight, couldn't tell what was worse. This seat or that of an airline economy seat. Both packed like sardines. Theater was definitely a bit tired, with sad looking carpets and seats. Overall show was good, theater could use a face lift. read more

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We got Rush tickets for the excellent Avett Brothers Swept Away & were blown away by how great the sound was-so crisp and clear! The seats we got were considered partially obstructed but the play took place mainly in the center stage area & considering we thought we were going to miss it altogether before it went off Broadway, we felt super lucky to have gotten in on this last minute adventure! What a spectacular place to see a show! Spectacular acting & music, too! So glad to have seen this one here! Pro tip-if you need to duck out of the rain nearby, the pub next door (Hurleys!) has a very spacious bar & super clean bathrooms! read more

Longacre Theatre - Beautiful theater to see the Avett Brothers Swept Away! Definitely worth Rush tickets & the perfect holiday adventure! - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

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The Longacre is a Broadway theater in Midtown. It opened in 1913 and was named for Longacre Square, now known as Times Square. The Longacre has 1,077 seats and is operated by The Shubert Organization. Both the façade and the auditorium's interior are New York City designated landmarks. Gayle and I experienced the performance of Leopoldstadt on May 30. The first reason we chose this play is that it was written by Tom Stoppard, of which I saw "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead." over 50 years ago at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. The second were the reviews, the 2 Olivier Awards from its premier at London's West End, and of course a deep dive Holocaust-related subject. This was a play that demanded us to see it. And we had great seats. Set in Vienna, the play takes its title from the Jewish quarter. This stunning drama of love and endurance begins in the last days of 1899 and follows one extended family deep into the heart of the 20th century, with stops in 1938, 1924, and 1955. Leopoldstadt recently won 4 Tonys including Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Play and Best Play. I thought part of Brandon Uranowitz's acceptance speech was particularly insightful: "Thank you Tom Stoppard for writing a play about Jewish identity and antisemitism and the false promise of assimilation with the nuances and the complexities that are contradictions that they deserve. My ancestors, many of whom did not make it out of Poland, also thank you" To say that this play sucked the air right out of you would be an understatement. The very end really hit home as several characters in the play were named off, with only one word following: Auschwitz. After the curtain call, the theater was very quiet as we shuffled off buried in our thoughts. I'm still thinking about this play almost a month later as I reread part of the script. read more

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We were here to see the much acclaimed production of LEOPOLDSTADT by Tom Stoppard. The play is brilliant, spanning many decades building up to the horrors of WW2 and the devastation of a family during the Holocaust in Vienna. The theater's seating (as often mentioned) is extremely tight, being built in the Beaux Arts era of the early 20th century. Thus, very very little leg room, to the point of discomfort. Sorry. Thankfully we got front row orchestra seats, as my darling hubs is 6'3" - as much as we love the theater, old tight cramped spaces can propose a challenge. Thankful to have the forethought of planning and thinking ahead. Spectacular and brilliant performance of a truly remarkable Broadway ensemble, who maintains the pace and brutal emotion of a very tragic and difficult subject. Thank you for reading. read more

Longacre Theatre - Cat's Cradle - 11/12/2022 - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

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Beautiful century old theatre with graceful architectural details. I've seen several plays there over the years, most recently Tom Stoppard's "Leopoldstadt" whose moniker is based on the old Jewish quarter of Vienna. A tragic story of genocide and loss spanning decades, Leopoldstadt may be one of Stoppard's best productions ever - and that is saying a lot considering the playwright's other brilliant works. I was particularly interested in seeing this play following a trip to Vienna and learning about Stoppard's recent discovery of his Viennese Jewish roots. Seating at The Longacre is not exactly spacious, but I've found that side orchestra seating can yield a precious bit of legroom especially from the aisle seat. Theater staff was fine when I was there, in fact I saw them helping a handicapped patron in a patient and friendly manner. Play start times can be delayed well after their official start times, but that seems to be the trend on Broadway in general these days. Harrumph. read more

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Nice theater. Cozy, small, kept in great conditions, great location, etc... Came here for Leopoldstadt. Didn't understand much on it. I guess this review is more about Leopoldstadt experience in this theater rather than the theater itself... Wrong time, wrong place, wrong moment read more

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This theater is very small, there are very small narrow staircase on each side, and the seats are pretty tight doesn't have much leg room. It's comfortable enough but not good if people want to come in and out. There are also a lot of partial view seats. Avid the box seat because they are partial view. Since it's small theater so the stage is close enough to the Audience. The bathroom is small so there's always line even men's bathroom. read more

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I took my husband to see a play. The theatre is intimate, and I believe that the management tries to fit in as many people as possible, as the space for legs is limited. I had tix on the front row of the balcony, and the visibility was excellent, as well as the sound. The play itself was great; it held my attention throughout. I laughed and cried. read more

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Came here to see Macbeth. Absolutely gem! Pros: + Theatre staff is extremely friendly + Beautifully located + Great venue + Easily accessible from train read more

We came for Macbeth Broadway and it was spectacular!!! Absolutely love the performance. We also got to see Daniel Craig close up so it was definitely totally worth it! The performance ends on July 10th! So definitely recommend you to get your tickets now! read more

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This review is for Diana a true musical story, What a truly amazing production, sets, acting, and music. This is why one goes to Broadway, it felt like Disney on Broadway meets Wicked. Highly recommend.... Go see it! Beautiful theatre and very roomy seats read more

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I just attended a performance of Leopoldstadt at Longacre a few weeks ago. Mostly, it was an average theater for the area - similar size, similar bathrooms, similar concessions. My only real complaint is sort of specific to me and other short people of the world. I had a really hard time seeing the stage from the upper balcony! You'd think given the height that the view would be good - but actually those seats are so high that I had to angle my head down so much to see the stage - and then I could really only see the head of the guy in front of me. So visibility from the upper balcony at least was a pretty big disappointment. It was a little disconcerting (maybe especially because it was a Tom Stoppard play with so many characters) to not be able to see half the stage or half the actors. Overall, a pretty average theater in NYC's Theater District. read more

I just saw a show at this theater, and I loved it! It's intimate, historic, and love the multitude of exit doors at the end, which makes it very easy to avoid congestion on the way out. I'd love to come back! read more

Lovely grand old theatre but you MUST avoid the balcony seating: - sight line problems due to a safety rail - seating painfully cramped even for me (5'7", shoe size mens 9). Not enough space for my shoes to face forward - sound garbled in balcony (not so on lower levers, which I visited briefly). So do not hesitate to attend shows at this theater but when it comes to seating, pretend that the balcony option just does not exist. read more

LEMPICKA show closing May 19 with my ticket on May 29. Theater refuses to refund. April 20 Star was out and I requested a refund. Because the "Star" wasn't listed above the title, they report their policy is no refunds. Instead they offered a different time which is NOT transferable to a friend ( May 29) which I accepted. I do not live close to nyc, got my hotel and plane fare for the 29th and now the show posted a closing notice for the 19th. They said they could let me see the show in the next two weeks. Doesn't help as I don't live there. Corrupt business practice. I will get tickets thru a friend and or group next time if there's a show I want to see at this theater. How sad Shubert organization. And Telecharge. read more

***This review is for A Bronx Tale, NOT Longacre Theatre. Had no qualms with Longacre Theatre albeit I was in the fourth row rear of orchestra so it would be rare if I did have qualms.*** I hate to admit it, but A Bronx Tale didn't live up to its hype for me. It's good don't get me wrong, but it's not great. Here's the pros and cons combined to help you decide if you're on the edge about seeing it as it's last act is August 5. 1. Acting was stellar. Everyone's...except for the main actor. I'm not saying that Adam Kapan didn't do a fantastic job, but he wasn't the right actor for Calogero. It was obvious that he wasn't Italian which, I mean, I don't get but at least try to have an Italian accent. 2. The singing. I'm no expert but it didn't blow me away as it had for other broadway shows with the two exceptions being Chazz Palminteri because, well, he's a legend and the other being the actor who played the dad. Did an amazing job for the number right before intermission, wish he had more opportunities to shine! 3. The storyline. Okay, I know, how can the storyline of a classic movie be a con? Well, the storyline is perfect- it is. The problem is the movie was dated back to 1993 which gave it a completely different feel to it. Back in the day the movie and play were "ahead of ttime" but now? Unfortunately not so much which inevitably made it less enjoyable. Anyways, I am far from talented but this is just my two cents. I don't see myself watching the show again if it has a revival but I don't not recommend (or recommend) this show. Got to figure it out for yourself :). read more

Longacre Theatre - View from orchestra rear row D - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

[639] This beautiful historic theater is over 100 years old. It's currently the home to The Bronx Tale musical. The seating is comfortable with plenty of leg room. The beauty in this theater is breath taking. While waiting for my musical to start I could not help but look around and notice the painting and work on the walls. I would definitely come back read more

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Went to see Leopoldstadt recently and felt the ushers and staff did a great job keeping the line moving and ushering us to our seats. The theatre is old New York, typical for the Time Square Theater District. read more

Longacre Theatre - Leopoldstadt - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

I visited Longacre in March to see Leopoldstadt. The ushers were very friendly and helpful. There were a lot of stairs to get up to the balcony and I didn't notice an elevator so double check for accessibility if you need accommodations. The chandeliers and ceiling decor is gorgeous. read more

Longacre Theatre - Right upper balcony row A - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

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Being a huge James Bond fan, I was excited to see Daniel Craig in Macbeth. The play was not great, as it was a very stripped down version. Since we were still under COVID restrictions, nobody signed Playbills outside, although pre-signed Playbills were available right after the show. With regards to the theater, I felt the air conditioning was way too strong in the mezzanine - I was so cold that I left during the intermission. Again, the theater is like most of the other older theaters in the area. read more

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I recently came to this theatre for A Bronx Tale the musical for my fiancé's birthday. Originally when buying tickets on the telecharge website I thought that the seats were going to be more spread apart from the layout of the seating area. To our surprise the room was smaller in the orchestra section and we were seated much closer than expected. That didn't bother us since we were closer to the action. After a quick bag check when entering, we had our tickets scanned and decided to use the restroom facilities before the show. The downstairs level had access to the restrooms, a bar and a small stand to buy show merchandise. The bathrooms were generally clean. The theatre has nice chandeliers hanging and is beautifully decorated to show that old world charm. Our interaction with the Longacre Theatre staff was pleasant. Each person we spoke to was nice. read more

I so like bargains on Broadway -- and for once -- being a senior citizen with access to discount TDF tix actually pays off -- even when the seats are in the nose bleed section! The Longacre is a smallish -- old school venue with colorful 1920's ornate plaster decor and chandeliers to match -- currently hosting a BIG show! The Bronx Tale is a BIG SHOW folks -- and if you have any connection to the subject matter -- be it demographically or generationally -- or you are just curious about a certain era of Americana -- get your jones fixed here with this musical adaptation of the Chazz Palminteri book -- because it does not get much better than this. We are hosting relatives from Switzerland for whom this show is almost synonymous with how the EU and much of the non-Western world views America these days. That a Machiavellian dichotomy works its way into the show's ultimate message (love vs. fear) is hardly coincidental. I could have done without the corpulent human seated in front of me -- heavily afflicted by the winds for most of the performance -- but this sensation too was strangely appropriate to the brashness of the show and the unfiltered lifestyle being portrayed here. Yes friends -- this was a 4D performance for me -- I just wish people ate better before going to the theater. ;) read more

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Wonderful theatre, with what seems like there is not a bad view in the house. However for tall people or anyone with fear of heights, the top balcony can be a little disorienting with a low balcony rail and sharp incline. It is easy to get in and out of. There is an adjacent parking garage making it possible to drive in for a show. In addition to ease of the evening there are several restaurants to eat, offering a variety to accommodate different palates. read more

Had a great time watching the musical comedy "The Prom" the show was excellent. They do also have a bar where they sell drinks and snacks. There is also someone that sells snacks around the stadium before the show starts. There seems to be only one bathroom downstairs as far as I was made aware of and it gets packed real quick (during intermission) with an extremely long line, so there is no point in waiting in line because by the time you'll get in you'll start missing the show. I could hardly see the show at times because the guy in front of me was way too tall, but that couldn't be helped I guess. Once again, beautiful show! Keep your phone on do not disturb! People love to hush when they get the chance! If I were to rate completely on just the show alone I would give it 5 stars! Would I come back? Sure. read more

Longacre Theatre - View from my seat - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

The Longacre theater is beautiful. This evening I'm seeing "A Bronx Tale" with Chaz Palminteri playing the lead. it's not really big which I love but whereever you sit you have a great seat. It has so much history to it and envisioning the players from the 50s 60s 70s years ago must've been absolutely fascinating. The stage isn't really big but it's enough to be able to get the whole story of any play. When looking at the theater you feel like you've gone back in time you could think it was 100 years ago. The seats are original comfortable and beautiful. Downstairs they sell the T-shirts for the play that's going on they have a bar to get snacks and drinks as well as someone walking around selling snacks. It's on 48th off of seventh Avenue. The box office employees are very nice & helpful. The ushers are very nice as well as the people downstairs selling the T-shirts and snacks that's always a plus because usually you'll find one that's rude. You'll have a great experience if you can get to this theater and definitely you'll love a Bronx tale! read more

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BURN THE FLOOR It was HOT alright. My first NYC Broadway show and I was impressed. My friend and I stood by the TKTS booth in Time Square last minute to see what was playing and the TKTS guy recommended this show to us. We got tickets for 1/2 price at $60 and the seats were pretty good (3 rows from the stage but a bit off centered). It's a smallish theater and it was pretty packed. The dancers were AMAZING! Apparently, they were on So You Think You Can Dance from around the world. There was one dude, though, that was sweating like a waterfall. I think he was from Germany. Every time he spun, he'd look like a sprinkler since a stream of sweat would run off his hot half naked body...ahem...so it was not ALL that gross. There were also a couple of singers in the show that were really good. read more

Longacre Theatre - Inside - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

Sat in the mezzanine for Leopoldstadt. At 6'1 I was smushed. Thankfully the row in front had empty seats so I moved and had extra leg room. Be aware. read more

Small and intimate theatre. Went to go see A Bronx Tale. I was pleasantly surprised how well put together and nearly true to the movie it was. Add some song and dance and poof, you have yourself a musical. The actors were great and the show didn't have any snooze time. I generally don't go for musicals but this was very good. Price tag of over $170 a seat is a bit steep. The location, as mentioned before, was small. We got there at 2:58 for a 3pm show and had no problem arriving to our seats on time. Plus there was no wait to get in! The ticket scanners were friendly but the ushers need a little class on service. Very matter of fact but I did like they scolded one man for using his cell phone during the show...bravo! I didn't use the restrooms but was told the ladies room has plenty of stalls which is a nice bonus... Other than the price of the ticket, this was worth the show! ENJOY! read more

This theatre is beautiful in an old-school sort of way. I recently came here to see A Bronx Tale before it goes off Broadway. The will call area is small so they only allow the person who purchased the tickets to go inside to pick them up. Then you wait outside (like most theatres) and are eventually let in. Inside is small and would normally feel cramped but it somehow doesn't. The restrooms are all the way downstairs by the merch table and a bar. If you're in the mezz, it's a schlep to get back upstairs but totally doable. The staff is friendly and the ushers take their programs seriously (they are only allocated to a certain amount for their section only). The mezz is small but comfortable. My knees didn't hit the seat in front of me, which was a new experience in an older theatre. Getting out is a slow process since the corridors are tiny. Everyone from all different directions trying to get out the same three exits. You just need to practice a little patience during the exit process. I like this theatre and look forward to coming here for another show in the future. read more

Lovely staff , ushers. Friendly and professional. What a great show. Such sweet and catchy songs. Tidy bathrooms. Seats can get pretty close up on the top balcony. But we could see everything just fine. Beautiful theater. I wanna come back. They sell candies and snacks in the aisles as well as at the bar Incase you need some sugar. I had a great time . Lovely music/ songs! Fantastic acting. It was a great time. Nice memories!! read more

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