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About Imperial Theatre

Welcome to Imperial Theatre in New York City, a storied Broadway venue owned and operated by The Shubert Organization. Since opening in 1923, it has hosted iconic productions and remains a premier stop for Broadway lovers. With a seating capacity around 1,421–1,457 across historical listings, the Imperial combines classic design with modern accessibility. Below you'll find practical details to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth trip to the show.

Whether you’re here for a historic production or the current Chess revival, we’ve got you covered with seating guidance, parking options, transit tips, and trusted recommendations for nearby hotels and dining. Think of us as your friend in the business—reliable, straightforward, and here to help you enjoy your Broadway experience.

Venue address: 249 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036. The Imperial Theatre sits in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Times Square. For transportation, the theatre is well connected to multiple subway lines at 42nd Street–Times Square (A, C, E, N, Q, R, W, 1, 2, 3, 7, S). Parking is convenient with a valet lot on the north side of 45th Street between Broadway and 8th Ave, and a valet garage east of Shubert Alley on the south side of 45th Street. The seating chart is available at imperialtheatre.com/seating-chart if you’d like to choose exact seats in advance.

Notable productions hosted at the Imperial include the long-running Les Misérables (which moved to the Imperial in 1990 and ran through the early 2000s) and the ongoing Chess revival, which opened on October 15, 2025 and is scheduled through May 2026. The Imperial remains an active venue, maintained by The Shubert Organization, offering a classic Broadway experience with modern accessibility.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: 1,421 seats (or closely around 1,424–1,457 in various historical/official listings).
Address: 249 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036.
Venue type: Broadway theatre owned/operated by The Shubert Organization; opened in 1923.
Seating chart: official seating chart available at imperialtheatre.com/seating-chart.
Parking: valet lot on the north side of 45th St between Broadway & 8th Ave; valet garage east of Shubert Alley on the south side of 45th St.
Transit: served by multiple subway lines at 42nd Street–Times Square (A/C/E/N/Q/R/W/1/2/3/7/S).
Nearby hotels: Hotel Edison (228 W 47th St), Row NYC Hotel (700 8th Ave), Belvedere Hotel (319 W 48th St).
Notable events hosted: long-running productions such as Les Misérables (moved to the Imperial in 1990; ran through early 2000s) and the current Chess revival (opened Oct 15, 2025; scheduled through May 2026).
Renamed/demolished: The Imperial Theatre is not demolished or renamed; it remains an active Shubert-owned Broadway venue.