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About Walter Kerr Theatre

The Walter Kerr Theatre is a quintessential Broadway venue located at 219 West 48th Street in New York City. Opened in 1921 as the Ritz Theatre and renamed in 1990, it seats 975 guests across an orchestra, mezzanine, two box sections, and balcony. Whether you’re catching a current Broadway production like Hadestown, or planning a night out in Times Square, we’re here to help you secure your seats with reliable, no-fuss service.

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Here’s what you need to know about the Walter Kerr Theatre, including seating specifics, parking options, transit access, and nearby hotels and dining to enrich your theater experience.

Seating and accessibility: The official seating chart confirms 975 seats per show. Wheelchair seating is available in the orchestra. The mezzanine and balcony require stairs, so plan accordingly if you need accessible routes. If you have accessibility needs, let us know and we’ll help identify the best seating options that fit your accessibility requirements.

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Parking: Convenient parking is available nearby through Quik Park – Crowne Garage (215 W 48th St) and Icon Parking – Port Parking (235 W 48th St), among others within walking distance. Arrive a little early to locate your spot and avoid last-minute rushes.

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Transit: Theatre-goers frequently use nearby 50th Street stations on the C/E and 1 lines, or 49th Street for N/Q/R access. The area is well-served by public transit, making it easy to reach from across the city.

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Hotels and dining: The Walter Kerr Theatre sits in the heart of Times Square, with a wide range of nearby hotels such as Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, W New York – Times Square, Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel, and Hilton Garden Inn Times Square. For meals before or after a show, we’ve curated affiliate-friendly recommendations across a spectrum of cuisines within walking distance. If you’re planning an entire Broadway night, we can help you pair your tickets with comfortable lodging and dining options that fit your schedule and budget.

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Venue history: The theatre opened as the Ritz Theatre in 1921, presenting Mary Stuart and other Broadway productions for decades. In 1990, it was renamed the Walter Kerr Theatre in honor of the renowned critic and playwright. The venue has also hosted broadcasts between 1942 and 1965, underscoring its long-standing role in New York’s performing arts scene. Today, Hadestown has been a fixture on Broadway here since 2019, continuing the theatre’s tradition of world-class productions.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 219 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036.
  • Capacity: 975 seats (or 975 seats available at every show; layout includes orchestra, mezzanine, two box sections, and balcony).
  • Venue type: Broadway theatre (formerly Ritz Theatre; renamed Walter Kerr Theatre in 1990).
  • Seating chart: Official seating chart shows 975 seats; wheelchair seating is in the orchestra; mezzanine and balcony require stairs.
  • Parking: Nearby garages include Quik Park – Crowne Garage (215 W 48th St) and Icon Parking – Port Parking (235 W 48th St), among others within a short walk.
  • Transit: Nearby subway access includes 50th Street stations on the C/E lines and 1 line; additional nearby stops include 49th Street on the N/Q/R lines.
  • Nearby hotels: Numerous options within walking distance, e.g., Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, W New York – Times Square, Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn Times Square, and others.
  • Notable events: Opened as the Ritz Theatre in 1921 with Mary Stuart; the Ritz hosted Broadway/legitimate shows until 1989 when renamed; hosted CBS/NBC broadcasts (1942–1965); Hadestown has been the Broadway production since 2019.