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About Virginia/August Wilson Theatre - NY

The Virginia/August Wilson Theatre sits in the heart of Midtown Manhattan’s Theatre District, a storied Broadway venue with a total capacity of 1,072 seats. Opened as the Guild Theatre and later the ANTA Theatre, it was renamed the Virginia Theatre and finally the Virginia/August Wilson Theatre in 2005. It has hosted iconic productions over the years, including Jersey Boys (2005–2017) and other Broadway runs like City of Angels and Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Today, it continues to welcome audiences to high-quality stage performances in a classic New York setting.

Located at 245 West 52nd Street, this venue is part of the city’s famous stretch between Broadway and Eighth Avenue, easily accessible by transit, car, and a range of nearby hotels and dining options. Whether you’re planning a night out in the Theater District or a longer Broadway visit, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your trip.

When you’re ready to attend, you’ll find a comfortable seating layout with the Orchestra and Mezzanine levels. A seating chart is available on the official site, and our team can help you navigate available great seats and the section you want options to fit your preferences. For parking, several garages are nearby, including a garage on 52nd Street between Broadway and 8th Ave, with additional public lots and valets in the vicinity. For getting there, the closest subway stops are 50th Street (C/E and 1 lines), and local bus routes M7, M20, and M104 serve the area. After the show, you’ll find a wide range of nearby hotels and dining options in Times Square and the Theatre District.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 245 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019.
  • Venue type: Broadway theatre.
  • Capacity: 1,072 seats (official ATG listing).
  • Seating chart: Orchestra and Mezzanine levels; seating map available (see seating chart page).
  • Parking: Nearby valet/garages, including a garage on 52nd Street between Broadway & 8th Ave; additional garages nearby.
  • Transit: Closest subway is 50th Street (C/E and 1 lines); buses M7, M20, M104 serve the area.
  • Nearby hotels: Novotel New York Times Square; The Manhattan at Times Square; Ameritania; others in the Times Square/Theatre District.
  • Notable events hosted: Jersey Boys (2005–2017); other long-running/broadway productions such as City of Angels and Smokey Joe's Cafe have appeared at the venue.
  • Renaming/demolition: Opened as Guild Theatre; later ANTA Theatre, then Virginia Theatre; renamed August Wilson Theatre in 2005; not demolished.