Got to see Chicago here, which was a great production. The stage was still easy to see higher up, and the theater design was beautiful with a big chandelier and nice ceiling design. Only issues were the first row after the section break has a big partition, so the front row their feet up so they were front and center in our view. I don't know a way around that, but it wasn't ideal. We saw a huge restroom line after on the upper level so we went down to find out that was the only restroom. Also not ideal. Souvenir section was tiny and right in the walkway so hard to get to. No elevator, but those aren't common. I like the theatre's old school charm, but it is on the smaller side compared to other theaters. You aren't going to pick a show based on the venue, but this one is still a good time. read more

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I must give a massive thanks to the box office staff for giving me a rush ticket on the day I attended my matinee. I came from work and saw that there were $20 rush tickets for 2 pm performance on 3/5, and was happily seated on the 3rd row of mezzanine. I had a great time at the show. The view was fantastic and sound quality was superb. I still have the cell block tango playing in my mind on repeat. The seating arrangement was a little rough as tree seats did not allow for any wiggle room. It was so hard leaving my seat at intermission. Bathrooms were relatively clean but because there was only one designated bathroom for women, there was a long wait to enter. read more

The seats were too small. They need more ladies bathrooms. We were in mezzanine near the stage. No ada accommodation. read more

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Not one of my favorite theaters. The seats are tight and not comfortable at all. I was like on a slant / yes I was close to the stage but thankfully I had an Aisle seat. I feel bad for the taller people who come to this theater as I saw alot of peoples knees touching the seat infront of them. The staff here were nice and helpful. Sound seemed fine. I did not see what the bathrooms were like here. They did not have many choices of snacks here. read more

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The show was fantastic but the venue itself is dated and very small. The lines for the bathroom and bar get long and can get difficult to move around. read more

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Jolly good show! I just saw Chicago and it was such an awesome production. The theater itself is pretty intimate which I really appreciate. Any seat is a good seat here. The one thing is that it's pretty tight quarters. The actual seats are pretty small and there's really not much leg room going on. Of course it's a theater so I'm not expecting to lay out hahaha but you basically couldn't even cross your legs if you wanted to. There was 1 bathroom on the second floor with a line worming outside but the line moved decently quick. :) Would be helpful if there were another bathroom but all is well! Such an amazing show. read more

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I took my daughters to see Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre during Thanksgiving week, and the show itself was absolutely FANTASTIC. Truly one of the best productions I've ever seen--flawless performances, incredible energy, and not a single dull moment. If you're considering seeing Chicago on Broadway, this is the place to do it. As for the theater itself, it was fine overall. I actually liked that it's relatively small; we sat in the third row, but honestly, I think most seats in the house probably offer a great view because of the intimate size. The only downside? The seating is very cramped. My daughters and I are not tall or large, and it still felt like Spirit Airlines legroom for the whole performance. Before the show, a staff member came around selling wine, water, and snacks, which was convenient. I ordered a wine that came in a sturdy plastic cup with a lid labeled "Chicago"--a fun souvenir I brought home. Merchandise, however, was limited and extremely expensive. I foolishly didn't bring a coat from Texas to New York in November (lesson learned), so I bought a sweatshirt-style zip-up jacket. It was $80, pretty thin, and honestly disappointing in quality--especially compared to a similar-priced jacket I bought at Wicked last year. Because the theater is small, every walkway and lobby space feels like you're in someone's way, and the staff will not hesitate to tell you to move. Not rude, just tight quarters. All that said, the production itself was phenomenal and absolutely worth it. The show outshines every minor inconvenience. I'd go again in a heartbeat--just maybe with warmer clothes and lower expectations for the merch. read more

The play was good. Chicago has been around for decades and is a fixture in theaterdlm This theatre house needs some work starting with the bathrooms. read more

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The Ambadassor is the long time home of Chigaco, one of the longest running shows on Broadway! We were able to snag some last minute tickets at a good price. Looking at the seating chart online, our seats didn't look very good, but we were quite surprised to arrive at what is a rather small theater, so our back of the top section seats were not all that far from the stage, and had great views! The theater is small - no waiting room inside, so you're going to come in, sit down, and stay sat. The restrooms are pretty small for the size of the venue, so you may or may not have time for a break. There's a roaming candy and wine vendor with snacks, wine, and water, and the ushers are quite adamant about the no cell phones rule. However, they really have no issues with late seating, which is much more disruptive to the audience. All in all, a fun night out in an interesting venue! read more

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Whitney as Roxy was PHENOMENAL! The venue however was tight and outdated. Restrooms are a nightmare and only upstairs. Also, they kick everyone out immediately and you can't even use the restroom so be prepared to go at intermission or wait until you're back to your room. read more

We saw Chicago - which of course, was fantastic! Theatre is quite small for fitting 1000+ guests! As many have said, the seats are very cramped and very little leg room. the mezzanine pitch is high, so your knees will be in the head of the person in front of you - I have short legs and still couldn't adjust my legs so halfway thru the show, became rather uncomfortable. Seats are only slightly wider than budget airport seats, but because of the way they are stacked, There is nowhere for your feet except 90 degree below knees That said, the Mezzanine is not far back, and stacked directly above the orchestra (much closer than they appear in the ticket diagrams), so the seats are close and the views were decent For the ladies, only a couple bathroom stalls on the second floor - so plan ahead and accordingly! Best don't try to go during intermission! We did not purchase refreshments, but a double pour of red wine in a (leaky, as the staff said) plastic cup, to be drank with a straw, was $33. read more

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Summer of 2025, our family is here in New York to see the play Chicago. It's ironic but it's a blast! Great musical with so much fanfare and razzle dazzle. All that jazz. It's a must-see for those who love Broadway plays. The Chicago play itself is a tad vulgar in their dialogue so don't bring your young kids. read more

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Went here to watch Chicago broadway show. It's not comparable to the pantages in los angeles BUT there is no bad seating because of the size of this theater. Pretty easy to navigate. There's more cubicles for restroom at the second floor and there's accessible at the first floor. The staff were organized and amazing at this theater read more

We enjoyed Chicago in this theater. The theater itself was clean but it has very tight seating. We were in the second row and were honestly nearly on the stage. The seat map is misleading. But we enjoyed the show and had a good time! read more

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It's in a very convenient area that can be walked to. The theatre itself is very nice. The chairs are comfortable, but you are packed in there. Not much room to put your things down so keep that in mind (I put my jacket over the back of my chair). But it's a very intimate theatre. They tell you to turn your phone off or you have to go into the bathroom, far from the theatre to use it. read more

Saw Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre, and it was fantastic! The theater is cozy with great views from every seat. It's definitely older, but you could argue full of history! The show itself was jazzy, bold, and so much fun. Alyssa Milano as Roxie Hart was the standout for me. Growing up loving her on Charmed, it was amazing to see her light up the stage. She brought so much sass, humor, and charm to the role. read more

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This is one of the smaller theaters theaters that I have visited. However, I will say that it was definitely an intimate setting and pretty cool to be so close to the stage. I only wish the Broadway musical that we had went to see had use the stage much more than they did. It was a little distracting that the orchestra took up more than 2/3 of the stage. However, this theater was generally clean and it was really cool how there was someone walking around to sell various concessions. All in all to see a different musical I would definitely go back!! read more

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When you visit NY, there are a few things you need to do, one of them being see a Broadway show! We had planned on trying to see Phantom, but the price was way too high for us. I have seen Chicago before and really enjoyed it so I knew this would be a good alternative. We got our tickets at the Cheap Tix in Times Square. Tickets can be purchased online or at the theatre, but we went day of and purchased them at a discount. When you use Cheap Tix, you do not get choice of seats, but we had the 6th row on the side. If you have never been to a theatre in NY, they are small. Being on the side, no big deal, you can clearly see the stage. Now when I say small, I mean small. I have hips, not terribly huge hips but hips, I sat down and stayed down, the seats are TINY!!! I am also tall; my knees were jammed to the row in front of me. WHY!!! There is no need for them to be this small. There is a restroom on the second floor and the line is usually all the way down to the first floor. I would recommend holding it or go as soon as you get in so you dont miss the show. Currently, this theatre is showing Chicago. The show, fantastic. Singing, dancing, great music and awesome story. Chicago is a 1975 American musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Set in Chicago in the jazz age, the musical is about female criminals and the crimes that they are accused of. This show has been around for 25 years, and it still makes you do a little shimmy in your seat when they sing "All that Jazz"! The singers and dancers currently on Broadway right now are amazing! There was literally not 1 bad part. I was absolutely into every minute and did not want it to end. I love how they incorporate the live band into the story since the theatre is small. I also love how they sit on the side when they are not on the stage since the majority of the show takes place in "jail". It keeps you remembering that the story takes place in jail and the actors don't just disappear. I honestly cannot say enough about this show. The dancing, Bob Fosse, everyone knows him, and the dancing is fantastic! The music is fantastic, this is really a must see in your lifetime. My compliant and only complaint is the price of drinks. My husband and I ordered two wines and a water. $96 dollars. Yes, almost 100 dollars for TWO glasses of wine and a water bottle. WHY WHY WHY!!!! There are no prices listed and my husband being who is felt bad and obligated when they had already poured the wine and was told the price. This is ridiculous and they honestly should be ashamed charging that much. At the end of the show, outside the main character appeared and was signing autographs. This was totally unexpected and so exciting to get her autograph. The theatre could use some updates, but it is a nice theatre, there really is not a bad seat in the house, just small seats. read more

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Great show with top talent! The theater itself was smaller than expected with cramped seating. The bathroom was probably the biggest issue with the line wrapping all the way down the stairs and wrapped back up around. read more

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The current show Chicago is amazing but the theater did not handle my expectations well. First, going to the balcony floor is quite a struggle. Ushers were my not clear which side our seats were located. There was no much leg room in our row, mezzanine center , glad that we were short people and we found our seats alright. Lastly, the line to the restroom was a nightmare!!! For those who came late probably did not make it thru the intermission break. One good thing I have noticed was they were selling drinks on the theater seats. No need to get up to the bar. I would appreciate more though if there were snacks that go with it. Anyway, you can't get it all. Fun show. read more

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The show was amazing. The theater is full of history since it was built in the 20s. There are great accessibility options. I saw an old review stating the drinks were expensive, about $20 a drink. Since I'm from a big city for me $20 is about standard so that is what I was expecting to pay. The prices were not listed anywhere at the bar. I got two glasses of champagne. CHEAP champagne. The cupcake brand which is about $13 a bottle. I PAID $62!! When I asked about the price the bartender was rude and snippy. I will be back to the theater but I will not be purchasing anything from the bar. read more

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Show was good, theater was okay. Employees were rude, thoughtless, snd condescending. Won't be back for another show. Ever. There's plenty of other theaters to choose from. Do better in how you treat your guests. read more

Came here to watch Chicago. Theater was fine, pretty standard Broadway show theater. Could do with a bit more leg room, but seats were comfy, super fast ticket line and getting-into-the-show line. read more

I wrote this letter to the theater and the Shubert Organization about an extremely disappointing time at the theater to see Chicago with Ariana Madix as Roxie Hart - the whole point of my trip to NY from MD. My letter is first and their response is second. Their response is just as disappointing as the experience. But, to be clear, this rating is about the theater and not the show. Ariana Madix and everyone were wonderful (at least for the parts I could hear). My letter: "I am writing to express my profound disappointment with the experience I had at the Ambassador Theater during the matinee show of Chicago on Saturday, March 9. I specifically traveled from Maryland to New York to witness this acclaimed production for the first time, particularly to see Ariana Madix's portrayal of Roxie Hart. However, my excitement was shattered by the appalling conduct of fellow patrons, which severely compromised the enjoyment of the performance. Upon arriving at the theater and being seated, there were three empty seats to my left, which were soon occupied by three intoxicated women. Throughout the entirety of the first act, these individuals engaged in disruptive behavior, including loud conversation, texting with illuminated screens, filming and photographing the performance, singing along audibly, and even attempting to mimic the choreography from their seats. Their actions not only detracted from my own experience but also disrupted the enjoyment of those around us. Despite my attempts to address the issue with the disruptive patrons and seeking assistance from theater staff during intermission, the situation remained unresolved. While I was assured that measures would be taken to address the disturbance, such as making an announcement regarding theater etiquette and monitoring the offenders, these actions were ineffective. The disruptive behavior persisted throughout the entirety of the performance, culminating in unacceptable disruptions during the entire performance. I am deeply dismayed that the disruptive individuals were not removed from the theater, as their actions significantly detracted from the enjoyment of the performance for myself and other audience members. As a result, I not only missed the opportunity to fully appreciate Chicago on Broadway but also missed the chance to see Ariana Madix in the starring role, which was the highlight of my visit. My disappointment is further compounded by the fact that this outing was intended to be a special occasion for myself, my daughter, her boyfriend, and his mother. Regrettably, the experience was marred by the disruptive behavior of fellow patrons, resulting in a ruined outing. In light of these circumstances, I would respectfully request reimbursement for the four tickets purchased for the performance, or in the alternative, a raincheck to attend either Chicago or another production at a future date when I can return to New York. I urge you to take this matter seriously and implement measures to ensure that disruptive behavior is promptly addressed to preserve the integrity of the theater experience for all patrons. Thank you for your attention to this matter and I look forward to your prompt response. The theater's response: "Thank you for reaching out to let us know about your experience while attending the March 9th matinee performance of Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre. Your email has been escalated to us by our colleagues at Telecharge. We were sorry to learn of the distractions you experienced while attending the performance. While most theatregoers understand what it is to attend a live performance, there are those who have never been to a Broadway show and may not be accustomed to theatre etiquette. Ejection from the theatre only occurs as a drastic last resort, such as situations where patrons are deemed dangerous to the people around them. In other situations, our Front of House staff will speak to the area and remind folks of courtesy and theatre etiquette, much like how you described our staff did on the day of. All appropriate measures were taken regarding the group. We are sorry to learn you felt you weren't able to enjoy the show, but we're unable to offer you a refund, particularly as you stayed for the entire performance. We realize that this isn't the outcome you'd hoped for, but we hope this information is helpful and we look forward to seeing you again soon in a Shubert theatre. Very Truly Yours, Kayla R. (She/They) Audience Services Coordinator read more

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Love this theatre and love this play. There is a reason Chicago is the longest running play on Broadway. The music and dancing are fabulous. Bob Fosse would be proud. He was a genius. A must see if in NYC. read more

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Pandemic is waning, and Broadway is back. Well, sort of. Came here September 30, 2021, my first and only Broadway show during our September 29-October 8 stay. Normally we purchase tickets to a half dozen shows from www.tdf.org a week before our arrival in NYC. TKTS on Times Square opens at 3pm for same day discounted tickets. Columbus Circle TKTS still closed. For the first week of October 2021, the shows were basically the same as the last time we were here in October 2019. The theater industry was showing reruns, with no new shows after reopening after the pandemic in late August, 2021. We went directly to the box office 3pm on Thursday to get electronic rush tickets for the evening performance. Paid $49 for $159 orchestra seats, two nonadjacent singles in the first row. Wearing masks, showed proof of vaccination at the entrance, while masked scanners read the QR code of our electronic tickets on our cell phones. Packed theatre, with old fashioned designed balconies and box seats. Social distancing during the pandemic? What's that? Got to sit next to my wife, hooking elbows to give adjacent people the armrests. A young attractive lady changed seats with me, not wanted me hooking elbows with her!  Difficult to get out at intermission to go to the restroom -the guys behind me did, and just did barely make it back to their seats before curtain time.   Tiny bathrooms, 6 stalls for women, 1125 seats. That's about 1 stall for every 100 women! The show, Chicago, was fabulous.  Loved the singing, the dancing, even though I had seen  the movie countless times before, and the live performance at this theater Mother's Day 2018, and at Broadway San Jose. We got seats right in the center of the front row. Aside from a stiff neck from looking upwards for a prolonged time , we had a good time. The scantily clad young female dancers were so close to me, it was like lap dancing! No, my wife doesn't read my reviews. read more

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Came here to see Chicago. Typical Broadway theater. It's getting a little old and warn. Seats are a little tight in the orchestra. Staff friendly and helpful. read more

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Came here to see Jinkx Monsoon and also ended up seeing the show Chicago (for the first time). Worth the day trip from Philadelphia. read more

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Came here to see the long-running Broadway musical Chicago. What a great, old theater..and since it's not large, sightlines are fine from almost anywhere. Acoustics are also quite good. Staff were welcoming and accommodating. As others have stated, they could stand to add more restroom stalls if possible as the lines at intermission were extremely long. We appreciated the fact that we were able to purchase wine at the concession and enjoy it at our seats during the show, as many houses won't allow food or drink into the seating areas. As others have stated, the cost of drinks is excessive, but we were more annoyed by the fact that both of our Chicago-themed drink cups with lids leaked and dripped as we drank from them. Luckily we weren't wearing white! The only real annoyance was that a few minutes after the performance had ended, while everyone was trying to make their way to the exits and leave the theater, a young, overzealous I'm assuming stage hand came to the front of the stage and started yelling "For those of you still in your seats, you need to stand up and make your way toward the exits...Thank you!". The reaction from those still stuck trying to get out of the theater was somewhere between amusement and annoyance, because it was apparent that there wasn't a single patron still in their seats. She'd have been more useful going to one of the lower hallways or out onto the street to try and assist people with exiting faster or clearing the sidewalk in front of the theater so those still inside could make their way out. read more

Built in 1921 in NY theater district - Ambassador theatre is still a beautiful place to see a show. No matter where you're seated - you can see the stage. However, there are two major CONS you should consider before buying tickets. 1) it is SMALL. I have never sat so close to people in my life and the aisles are very tight. Also, because it is so tight it gets pretty hot in the theater, so dress appropriately Since space was so tight I couldn't even put my jacket on the back of my chair or my purse on the ground under my chair. 2) There are only bathrooms on the SECOND floor of the theater with only a few stalls. Before the show and during intermission this line is insane so plan accordingly. read more

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Very small theatre. At the time of our show (7pm Christmas night) the line was wrapped around CVS. The line however did move fairly quickly. Seating is tight, especially in the orchestra. There is a concession stand, as well as individuals selling from the aisle. One restroom. During intermission the women's restroom was backed up to the stage. Drinks are expensive. I spent about $49 for a single rum and pineapple juice and a double Prosecco before tip. Saw Chicago here and it was a phenomenal show. read more

Though Chicago is amazing, I give the Ambassador Theatre itself 3 stars, or A-OK. The theatre being quite outdated matches the vibe of the show which is fun, but certain things are an issue. They only have one small set of restrooms, so the lines are a nightmare. There is also only one food / drink stand. The theatre is somewhat small, though, so you have a pretty good view anywhere. I got super lucky with front row seats, and since the removal of the orchestra pit, I was about 2 feet from the performers. read more

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Opened in 1921, the theater is a designated landmark in NYC. Located in the theater district of Midtown Manhattan, it seats 1,125 across two levels. I was lucky enough to see Chicago, the longest running Broadway show which I had not seen. Someone told me that ticket prices could be less if purchased on the same day so we purchased reduced tickets on the morning of the show at about 10am from the box office. The show was fabulous and so entertaining. The cast was so talented. I knew the story from the movie and so many great songs like, All that Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. read more

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We had a great time seeing Chicago last night! We were in the third row so we had a great view of everything. The cast was fantastic and I'm so glad I finally saw this show! The only reason I'm docking a star is because they have barely any bathrooms. It's a mad rush during intermission to get to the bathroom line. If they could add one more bathroom option, they'd be truly in business! read more

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I have been a Broadway-theatre goer for the last 30 years. It feels amazing to be attending my first one since the pandemic. Tickets are scanned and you must present your driver's license along with your proof of vaccination. I'm the type to spend a little more to get front row seats. Patrons sitting in the front must have their mask on at all times as the actors are in extreme close proximity to you. The Ambassador Theatre is one of the oldest, built in 1921. I read many reviews where the restrooms are a problem with only two stalls. It is not the case, there are 6 stalls. I hope people will find this helpful when they read this. Please don't dilly-dally and hurry up as the lines are long. As for the show, this is now one of my all-time favorite shows on Broadway. I've seen the movie, Chicago before. I was very surprised at how funny the show was compared to the movie. There is not much to the set decoration but the acting, choreography, singing and dancing makes up for it. Simply a spectacular show from start to finish. You really can't help but admire how gorgeous and fit the actors are in their sexy, black ensembles and the dance moves has you wanting to move in your seats. This is also probably the only show where you will see the entire orchestra on stage engaging with the actors. In the very last scene, the two main actors will throw 3-4 roses out to the audience members. I was one of the lucky recipients and it totally made my night. On a last note: many reviews talk badly about the ushers. I have never ever encountered one that was rude, not at this theatre or any other. They have a tough task of seating everyone and answering questions. I thank them for always being patient and helpful. I haven't stopped singing "All That Jazz" since coming home... read more

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Very old theater. Seats are small and no leg room. I'm glad I'm seating in the end aisle seat or I'll feel claustrophobic. Bathroom facily is poor, only 2 stalls so I was in line the whole 15 mins during the intermission but couldn't get a turn to use the bathroom. The line is ridiculously long.... I feel like if there's a panic, people would run and I'll get buried in stampede. read more

Ambassador Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

The Ambassador Theatre is the home of the Broadway show Chicago. My first time in this theatre and it has an intimate feel and a wonder staff that kept everything in check with the COVID protocols. We actually watched them escort out 2 patrons for non compliance with the mask policy. It was disappointing they had no drink service (no wine or champagne in a commemorative glass). The show is classic and the razzle dazzle come directly from the actors, not fancy sets. I saw it for the 25th anniversary and I hope it runs for another 25 years! Such a solid performance! Highly recommended and awesome theatre! read more

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The Ambassador Theatre is a quaint older theatre and the perfect venue to see Chicago. The stage is (just) large enough to accompany the orchestra and performers. We scored fantastic discounted tickets at the TKTS booth in Times Square. We were 16 rows from the stage almost dead center. Pro Tip: No need to wait in line for tickets when TKTS opens. Theatres release tickets all throughout the day. We had zero wait time when we arrived around 1 PM and scored these wonderful seats. Ladies be aware if you need to use the loo during intermission do not hesitate (run!!) as the loo is upstairs and the line is very very long. We did not encounter rude staff (as reported in other reviews). In fact, the nice woman who showed us to our seats was very polite and answered a few questions as we were being seated. Solid 4 stars for a wonderful experience. read more

Show - amazing!!! However, the theatre itself really is uncomfortable. I'm very short and felt beyond cramped. So cramped that after the show was done, I couldn't even feel my legs and almost fell down the thin stairs. As for the bathroom, there's not many stalls for the amount of people. The line was SO LONG. I would never be able to make it back in time for the show if my bladder wasn't strong (or make it to the restroom if it was weak). For the price we pay to watch shows there, they could definitely use it to update something. read more

The Ambassador theater is a beautiful venue to see a play or musical. While many theaters have very cramped seats the Ambassador feels more spacious and the seats less cramped. Overall, it is a great experience regardless of what you come to see at this theater. read more

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