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About Lyric Theatre - New York
The Lyric Theatre in New York is a marquee Broadway venue with a storied history and a prime Times Square location. Located at 214 West 43rd Street, the theatre has welcomed audiences for decades under several names—Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Hilton Theatre, and Foxwoods Theatre—before returning to the Lyric label. With seating for up to 1,932, the venue offers a classic Broadway experience with modern accessibility features and a convenient city layout that makes it easy to pair your night out with dining, accommodation, and easy transit. Whether you’re here for a current smash production like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child or notable past shows, we’ve got you covered with practical tips to secure your seats and plan ahead.
Plan ahead for parking and transit around Times Square, especially on busy show nights. Street parking is limited, but nearby garages and ride-share options help keep your evening simple. The Lyric Theatre provides ADA seating in the Orchestra and Dress Circle, while Balcony access is not elevator-enabled—please consider your needs when choosing seating. For a seamless experience, check our affiliate hotel and restaurant partners for reliable options within walking distance. And as your insider connection, we’ll guide you to secure seats quickly when availability opens up.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and address: Lyric Theatre, 214 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036; entrances on both 42nd and 43rd Streets.
- Capacity: up to 1,932 seated.
- Venue type and history: Broadway theatre; formerly known as Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Hilton Theatre, and Foxwoods Theatre before adopting the Lyric name.
- Seating and accessibility: official seating chart with an interactive view; ADA seating in Orchestra and Dress Circle; Balcony not elevator-accessible.
- Parking: street parking limited; nearby commercial lots; Times Square Garage (example) is a nearby option; parking can often be reserved via services like ParkWhiz.
- Transit: served by multiple subway lines; close to 42nd Street–Times Square stations (1,2,3,7,N,Q,R,W,A,C,E, etc.).
- Nearby hotels: The Knickerbocker Hotel (6 Times Square), The Westin New York at Times Square (270 W 43rd St), Hampton Inn Times Square Central, among others.
- Notable events: hosted Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark in 2011 (Foxwoods/Hilton era); currently hosting Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
- Renaming/demolition note: not demolished; renamed multiple times in its history (Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Hilton Theatre, Foxwoods Theatre) before returning to the Lyric label.