Richard Rodgers Theatre

226 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10019

Richard Rodgers Theatre Information, Shows and Tickets

Directions & Box Office

Directions: Take the 1 subways to 50th Street. Walk south on Broadway to 46th Street and turn right. The Richard Rodgers Theatre is down the street from the Marquis Theatre.
Entrance: 46th Street, between 8th and Broadway The Richard Rodgers Theatre is located on the south side of 46th Street, west of Broadway, between Broadway and 8th Avenue.
Box Office Hours:
Monday - Saturday:
10am - 8pm
Sunday:
Closed

Best Seats In The House

Seats: 1380

The best seats are located in row L, seats 9 on the left and 10 on the right. The stadium-style seating allows good views from most of the orchestra. There are a few obstructed view seats in the orchestra in rows C, D, and E, but the sightlines are only mildly affected.

Richard Rodgers Theatre Seating Chart

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Parking for Richard Rodgers Theatre

The closest parking garages for Richard Rodgers Theatre are located at:

Q P Theater Lots LLC: 223 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036; 212-997-1636

Champion Parking On West 45: 251 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036; 212-819-1866

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

Restrooms at the Richard Rodgers Theatre are downstairs.

Landlord: Nederlander Organization

Official Ticketer: Ticketmaster

Notes:

Named for the legendary composer of The Sound of Music and South Pacific.

Elevator: No

Escalator: No

Now Playing Hamilton

Previews Began: July 13, 2015
Opens: August 6, 2015
Show Closes: Open ended

The Broadway smash hit Hamilton tells the story of Alexander Hamilton who goes onto become one of the world's greatest political leaders, without ever being President. …more
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Previous Shows

If/Then

Opened: March 30, 2014
Show Closed: March 22, 2015

If/Then is the story of a 40 year-old woman named Elizabeth who moves back to New York City after a divorce for a new start. The show is structured in …more

In the Heights

Opened: March 9, 2008
Show Closed: January 11, 2011

With an amazing cast, incredible dancing and a gripping tale of hope and self-discovery, In the Heights is Broadway's hottest hit! The New York Times calls it, "A musical about …more

Richard Rodgers Theatre History

The Richard Rodgers Theatre originated in 1924 as the Chanin’s 46th Street Theatre. The Chanin Brothers were construction moguls who built six Broadway theaters in as many years, the 46th Street Theatre being their first. But the duo lost control of their theatre empire during the Great Depression, and the Majestic Theatre, Royale Theatre, and the Theatre Masque were eventually acquired by the Shuberts. It was in 1931 that the Shuberts took ownership of this theater, however, in 1945 they sold it to City Playhouses, an investment group. In 1982, the Nederlander organization bought the theater, and it was renamed in honor of legendary composer Richard Rodgers in 1990.

Richard Rodgers Theatre Design

Architect Herbert Krapp decided to have rows “L” onward slope upward, using "stadium seating" so that audiences in the rear had a better view of the stage. The rear section of the orchestra is as high as a mezzanine; so high that the lobby is actually underneath the rear orchestra. The facade of the Richard Rodgers Theatre has a white brick wall with a triple-arched loggia and Corinthian columns.