Neil Simon Theatre

250 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019

Neil Simon Theatre Information, Shows and Tickets

Directions & Box Office

Directions: Take the C, E, or 1 trains to 50th Street. Walk north to 52nd Street, then east to the Neil Simon Theatre. It is across the street from the August Wilson Theatre.
Entrance: 52nd Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue. The Neil Simon Theatre is located on the south side of 52nd Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue.
Box Office Hours:
Monday - Saturday:
10am - 8pm
Sunday:
12pm - 6pm

Best Seats In The House

Seats: 1428

The best seats in the theatre are located in orchestra rows C thru K as well as the first the front mezzanine rows.

Neil Simon Theatre Seating Chart

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Parking for Neil Simon Theatre

The closest parking garages for Neil Simon Theatre are located at:

52 Broadway Garage Corp.: 233 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019; 212-245-2125

CHAMPION 53: 159 West 53th Street
New York, NY 10019; 212-245-1299

The closest parking is not always the best as it often takes longer to park and retrieve your vehicle as fellow theatre goers have the same idea. A better choice of parking may be the second choice or further away by a couple of Avenues.

Additional Notes

The are restrooms at the Neil Simon Theatre located both upstairs and downstairs, however, there are no facilities on the orchestra level.

Landlord: Nederlander Organization

Official Ticketer: Ticketmaster

Notes:

The theatre is named after one of Broadway's most successful playwrights, Neil Simon, who's career was at its zenith from 1963 to 1985 and included such shows as Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple, Plaza Suite and The Sunshine Boys. This theatre has suffered in recent years with a lack of hit shows and poor attendance.

Elevator: No

Escalator: No

Disabled Access Notes:

The theatre has no elevators or escalators and the main bar of the concession stand is located on the lower lounge making accessibility often a challenge.

Now Playing MJ: The Musical

Previews Began: December 6, 2021
Opens: February 1, 2022
Show Closes: Open ended

A biographical retelling of Michael Jackson’s life told through many of his greatest hit songs, while he prepares for the 1992 “Dangerous Tour” …more
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Previous Shows

The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays (2019)

Opened: November 29, 2019
Show Closed: January 5, 2020

Holiday show featuring seven world-class magicians where they perform mind-boggling tricks, breathtaking acts and other remarkable stunts. …more

The Cher Show

Opened: December 3, 2018
Show Closed: August 18, 2019

The Cher Show depicts the life of globally renowned singer, actress, and star personality Cher while covering the hit music throughout her career. …more

Angels in America

Opened: March 25, 2018
Show Closed: July 15, 2018

Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Perestroika is a two-part masterpiece written by Tony Kushner, revived on Broadway for the first time since its TV debut in 1993. The two …more

Cats (2016)

Opened: July 31, 2016
Show Closed: December 30, 2017

Since its inception, Cats has astounded audiences with its captivating songs, stories and visual spectacle. The show presents a special breed of cats known as “Jellicle Cats,” who sing about …more

The Illusionists: Live on Broadway (2015)

Opened: November 19, 2015
Show Closed: January 3, 2016

The Illusionists – Live on Broadway features seven of the world’s most talented illusionists performing feats of magic, remarkable stunts, and other breathtaking acts. This show has traveled around the …more

Gigi

Opened: April 8, 2015
Show Closed: June 21, 2015

GiGi is the story of a young woman living in Paris at the turn of the 20th century. As per her family tradition, she is destined to become a courtesan. …more

The Last Ship

Opened: October 26, 2014
Show Closed: January 24, 2015

The Last Ship takes place in Sting’s hometown of Wallsend in Newcastle, England, and tells the story of the working class shipyard community who have built ships for generations until …more

Ragtime (2009)

Opened: November 15, 2009
Show Closed: January 10, 2010

Set at the dawn of the 20th century, Ragtime featuring rollicking ragtime music and soaring ballads. Weaving historical figures like Emma Goldman and Booker T. Washington into a fictional tale …more

Hairspray

Opened: August 15, 2002
Show Closed: January 4, 2009

Hairspray the musical follows Tracy, a teenage girl, from the stage of a 1960's dance show to an R&B record shop and along the streets of Baltimore. …more

Neil Simon Theatre History

The Alvin Theatre (later renamed to the Neil Simon Theatre) was opened in 1927 and named for Alex Aarons and Vinton Freedley who produced a string of hits such as Lady Be Good, Tip Toes and Oh Kay, with scores by George and Ira Gershwin. The producers lost control of the Alvin Theatre in 1932, due to the failure of the show Pardon My English and the Great Depression that engulfed the U.S. in the early thirties. The Shubert Organization purchased the Alvin Theatre, and in 1983 named it the Neil Simon Theatre for one of the world’s most successful playwrights. Neil Simon has four Tony Awards, two Emmys, a Screen Writers Guild Award, and a Pulitzer Prize. Neil Simon had back to back productions at the theatre in the 1980s and the Neil Simon Theatre is now part of the Nederlander Organization.

Neil Simon Theatre Design

The Neil Simon Theatre has a red brick facade, dominated by three double height arched windows. It was built with a spacious lobby in black marble. The auditorium is wide and deep with a single balcony.