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Atlanta Shakespeare Company at 499 Peachtree St NE, se

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About Shakespeare Tavern

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, home to the Atlanta Shakespeare Company, is a beloved Elizabethan-style theatre and theatre-dining venue located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Since relocating to 499 Peachtree St NE in 1990, the venue has offered intimate, first-come seating within three sections: Main Floor, Box Seats, and Balcony. With a rich history that includes the troupe’s notable 1995 visit to Shakespeare’s Globe in London, the venue continues to stage engaging Shakespearean productions and related programming for locals and visitors alike.

We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan a smooth night out: how the seating works, where to park, easy transit options via MARTA, and trusted partner recommendations for nearby hotels and dining. Consider this page your insider guide to a seamless Shakespeare experience in Atlanta.

Location: Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse is situated at 499 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. The building is a standing beacon of classical theatre that combines an intimate performance space with dining offerings. The venue offers three seating areas—Main Floor, Box Seats, and Balcony—where seating is typically first-come within each section. Parking is commonly available at the Emory University Hospital Midtown Parking Deck across Peachtree St, with typical rates around the best available price, though prices may vary by event. Transit options include convenient MARTA access via Civic Center and North Avenue stations, both within a short 0.2–0.3 mile walk. For visitors planning an overnight or a full Atlanta experience, the Midtown neighborhood provides a range of partner hotels and nearby dining options to enhance your night out.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 499 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308.
  • Capacity: Approximately 200 seats, with seating in Main Floor, Box Seats, and Balcony sections.
  • Venue type: Elizabethan-style theater, home to the Atlanta Shakespeare Company; operates as a combined theatre-dining venue.
  • Seating chart: Three designated sections (Main Floor, Box Seats, Balcony); seating is generally first-come within each section.
  • Parking: Emory University Hospital Midtown Parking Deck located directly across Peachtree St; typical parking price around $5 (pricing may vary by event).
  • Transit: Nearby MARTA access via Civic Center and North Avenue stations within a short walk (0.2–0.3 miles).
  • Nearby hotels: Staybridge Suites Midtown, Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown, Twelve Downtown (Autograph Collection), The Georgian Terrace, W Atlanta Downtown, among others within ~0.3 miles.
  • Notable events hosted: Home to the Atlanta Shakespeare Company; in the 1990s it operated as The New American Shakespeare Tavern; in 1995, the company was the first American troupe to perform at Shakespeare’s Globe in London; ongoing Shakespeare productions and related programming.
  • Renaming/demolition status: The venue moved to 499 Peachtree St in 1990; it has been known as The New American Shakespeare Tavern in the past and is currently referred to as Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse; the building itself has not been demolished.