Beautiful theater and event space I went for the pre showing of a movie that was about to be released. The customer service representatives were friendly and helpful. My only issue was with parking because the parking for the the theater is very limited so I had to go across the streets of public parking and the public parking was also limited as well as street parking. In the future I'd have to get there early to get a good place to park. read more

The Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City was built in 1928. Designed by renowned architect Herbert J. Krapp, the venue officially opened on December 20, 1928, and holds the distinction of being the last Broadway theatre constructed prior to the Great Depression. Visited The Barrymore to see August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone play with an ALL-STAR cast. I felt like the show was carried by Joshua Boone, who played Herald Loomis and Ruben Santiago- Hudson who played Bynum Walker. They stole every scene they were in. I must also say that the actors who received top billing were good but I was disappointed in learning from fellow fans (waiting up to one hour outside of the theatre to see them) that TPH never comes to sign autographs or take pictures, and CTE came out after exactly 1 hour and signed and took pictures for 5 mins and then was ushered away by his security. Broadway has always been the place where you can see actors live and have the chance to really connect with them, but I left disenchanted, as many around me did. If you get a chance to see the play you should, but lower your hopes for the Top Billed actors. read more

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The Barrymore Theater was a great venue to watch Joe Turners Come and Gone. One thing to know beforehand is that all the restrooms, drinks, snacks and merch are located on the basement level. Expect to head downstairs during intermission or before the show. Tbh I think most seats offer a good view of the stage. The only downside is that seating wise is that your experience can depend on who is sitting in front of you. Hopefully no one super tall. read more

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Came to see Joe Turners come and gone. The bathroom lines are not organized, concessions is plopped right in the middle of it all. The seats are tight. The theater itself is beautiful Cedric and Taraji did great! read more

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

Small theater , but can basically see from everywhere. Seats are a little tight and may not be the best for those with back problems. read more

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The theater is easy to get to, clean, and the seats are comfy. The ushers are very helpful. There is a bar and snacks if you need to nosh. I think they had chips and a small bag of peanuts there. I went to see August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone. It was a good play. The actors and actresses were really good, including Taraji and Cedric the Entertainer. read more

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This was the perfect theater to see my first broadway play. Great location, friendly staff. Gorgeous theater. We somehow ended up in the last row of the balcony (somehow because the online seating chart did not appear to be the last row). It was nice to see live in person and although we were in the last row the seats were still not bad. It was a long hike up two flights of stairs and the concession stands were in the basement. Needless to say, we didn't get any snacks or drinks. read more

The theatre was so amazing it didn't feel like your typical match box. The staff was genuinely helpful and kind. This play was good. I highly recommend it. Taraji and Cedric did a good job. read more

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Great theatre in NYC! We saw Joe turner has come and gone and it was excellent. Will be back again if visiting! read more

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

Built in 1928 the Ethel Barrymore theatre is a historic Broadway venue. It was the last theatre built b4 the depression it has a Mediterranean inspired facade featuring a white brick and terracotta screen design. Seating at most theaters are very snug however I sat very comfortably in the orchestra section row o seat 114 aisle seat. Night 2 of the new August Wilson play Joe Turner come and Gone starring Taraji, P Henson, and Cedric the entertainer. The play was very entertaining , though I've seen better August Wilson's plays such as Fences,the Piano Lesson and the recently Purpose which close last year which was a limited run. The most interesting part of the evening was to have the Director of this play sat DIRECTLY BEHIND US...The great Debbie Allen now she was so sweet she allowed us to take selfies with her,before the play started she has a recording about cell phones and unwrapping candy wrappers warning which was so Auntie like or mama scolding you in church about too much noise. Then another treat we were privy to hearing her scrutinized the production you would hear her say oh she missed a line or he missed a mark or she needs to speak up. That was like getting a lesson in directing. She would laugh so hard at time and then she would be sniffling about a scene. At intermission she left but would return for the second half but when she returned she had her husband the NBA hall of fame point guard Norm Nixon, he was very gracious after the show to take a selfie with me as he waited for his wife outside the theater. Great night all around. If you're a fans of Taraji, P Henson and Cedric, the entertainer and Miss Debbie Allen, go and support this play Joe Turner Come and Gone. read more

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My friend and I had such a wonderful time at this theatre. It was named in honor of Ethel Barrymore the great aunt of Drew Barrymore. The family is known as acting royalty in the United States. We attended the timeless play "Our Town" on Broadway. Thirty patrons have the opportunity to be on the stage as the townspeople. My friend and I sat in one of six church pews on the stage. This was such a unique experience. The highlight was Jim Parson's (Big Bang Theory) standing right in front of us as cast and a smile exchange with Katie Holmes (Dawsons Creek) as she would walk backstage for scene changes. The show used minimal sets to tell the story and physical storytelling was in play, like the cooking scenes. You would use your imaginations. Towards the end of the show my friend and I smelled food. The aroma of bacon was making us hungry. We thought the cast were eating bacon backstage but upon visiting the merch stand on the way out, we saw a bacon candle and were told it was pumped under the stage during the show. We picked up a few items, including a professional program and a bacon candle to remember our night at the Barrymore Theatre. After seeing the Drew Barrymore show this was a fitting place to be. Upon returning to our hotel the night of the show, room service was open for 10 more minutes. We saw a BLAT on the menu and ate about 20 min later. This was the best bacon ever! Note: It was closing weekend for the show and we are glad we had the whole experience. #BarrymoreTheatre #BroadwayNYC #Bacon #OurTown #JimParsons read more

Othello is true theatrical masterpiece. Highly recommend you see the performance before it leaves on June 8th. It was such a privilege to spend the evening enjoying the performance. Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal and all of the actors/actresses gave a stellar performance. This is the last week before this show closes, and this maybe Denzel Washington's last performance as rumors of retirement. A true privilege to be able to watch Denzel perform in person, live theatre. Tip: Brush up on your Shakespeare comprehension, to become better accustomed to the language. Must print your ticket, all phones are turned off, and placed in a sealed, locked pouch. The pouch is unlocked as you exit the theater after the performance. read more

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Beautifully decorated theatre with decent legroom and efficient ushers. I just saw Othello there, a fabulous performance. I'm no Shakespeare expert, but as soon as I heard that two of my favorite actors of all time - Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhall - were starring in this production, I purchased tickets immediately. Despite the high pricing I was not disappointed by the performance. Seeing Denzel's poignant expressions up close was priceless, and Jake played a perfect version of the Machiavellian villian Iago. I will say the lines of sight weren't great from the center orchestra, especially for scenes requiring the actors to lie on the stage. The staff locked up all phones prior to the performance to prevent banned photo taking; at first I thought this was over the top, but after seeing the publicity-crazy fans I realized it was a smart move by management. read more

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Anna was so...,nice ans gave great Information thanks for being so,kind. We're here to see a play read more

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I get it. It's Denzel Washington. And Jake Gyllenhaal. Famous people. Tickets are hundreds of dollars, into the thousands. But this production was handled terribly. I attended opening week, second night. Bought my ticket in September when sales first opened. Probably can't score anything less than like four hundred bucks now. Phones in pouches automatically. You always have to put your phone away, but rarely have I had to do the pouches. No problem. Seats not too bad, pretty comfortable, even if a little close together, which is standard for these old theaters. The problem I have is with how poorly concessions and intermission was run. First of all, concessions was painfully slow and disorganized. Lines long and up the stairs. You barely had time to get your order before having to report to your seat. Then at intermission, which was not nearly long enough, you had like 10 minutes to get concessions or use the bathroom. I got up directly, went straight to concessions, got straight in line, and had to leave to go back to my seat before I ever reached the counter. Because with this show and this level of celebrity, there is no late entry. Not back in your seat? Too bad, no more Denzel for you. I'm sure there were many people who stayed thirsty, didn't get to use the bathroom, or worse, got shut out of the theater because of how poorly managed this was. So the theater itself is fine, but even if you have high level celebrities, your concessions and intermission process could be better. read more

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The theater is quite lovely but it is not accessible or comfortable. There is no elevator (having been built before ADA requirements) and the seats are uncomfortable. They are narrow with limited leg room. As a 77 year old senior citizen, I found them painfully uncomfortable. read more

This theater is located in the hubbub that is Times Square on 47th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue, and smack in the middle of the aptly named theater district. Walking into the theater the box office and will call is on the left of the entrance. Entry is via several main doors which open up to a foyer that leads left or right--to theatre aisle access on the main level, down stairs to the lower level where bathrooms, merch stand and bar/lounge are located, or up stairs to the mezzanine level seats. Being an older theatre the stairs are on the steeper side though I was glad to see on their website they offer accommodations for patrons with blindness, deafness, and mobility restrictions. The auditorium seating space feels similar in size and feel to Booth and Imperial Theaters--older theaters from earlier in the 20th century--think curved/circular staircases between floors, Italian neo-classical style ornate ceilings with carved, painted flourishes and glitzy chandeliers, paired with stage designs that can extend into the open space in front of the curtains. The stadium seating is laid out very cozily and you will definitely need to stand up to let others pass you in the same row, leg room is tight. The pros are since the theater isn't too big the views of the stage from both ground floor and the single mezzanine are decently unobstructed (unless you're in the super left or right front/back seats, then sorry you're outta luck at basically every theater). The cons are that while the seat cushions were ok (comfortable enough for a 100 minute play), the seat width is on the smaller side especially if you're carrying bags or coats, or aren't a petite person. Also bathrooms are in the basement and there can be a long line. There are about 50 stairs between the basement and mezzanine levels so take that into account when going up and down. The play I came to see was "Our Town" since I was curious about seeing Jim Parsons and Katie Holmes on stage. Thought the total cast's performances were generally on point, the final impression I got from the ending left a little to be desired from a philosophical standpoint though I'll leave it up to each person's own judgment after viewing! (Sorry to be cryptic just don't want to give away any spoilers!) read more

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Here are some facts about the Barrymore Theater: "The Ethel Barrymore Theatre was designed by Herbert J. Krapp in several styles and was constructed in 1928 for the Shubert brothers. The theater is named after actress Ethel Barrymore (1879-1959), a prominent member of the Barrymore family of actors,and is operated by the Shubert Organization. The Barrymore has been used continuously as a legitimate house and, unlike most Broadway theaters, has never been sold or renamed since its opening. The Barrymore was the last theater to be built by the Shubert Organization until 2003." "According to the Shubert Organization, the auditorium has 1,058 seats; meanwhile, Playbill cites 1,039 seats and The Broadway League cites 1,096 seats.The physical seats are divided into 582 seats in the orchestra, 196 at the front of the balcony, 256 at the rear of the balcony, and 24 in the boxes.There were originally 1,100 seats, divided into 570 in the orchestra, 494 in the balcony, and 36 in the boxes. The seats were designed to be "unusually comfortable", with steel backs and bottoms." I'll stop there... I have seen numerous productions at this wonderful theater.. from the Sisters Rosenzweig to the extremely moving Death of a Salesman with the late great Phillip Seymour Hoffman and a young Andrew Garfield. The space is great wherever you sit. Today, seeing one of my all time fave, Denzel Washington in Othello, we were seated in Rear Mezzanine, Row F. The seats were extremely comfortable and space for our feet!!! Why is this important.. because the play is 3 hours long and our knees were not in our chests.! Great theater! Side note: this is my fifth production seeing one of the greatest actors alive, IMO, Denzel Washington ( Julius Ceasar, Fences, A Raisin in the Sun, The Iceman Cometh and now Othello!) Not to brag..but if you admire him as much as I do and haven't attended any of his live performances, go now! Quick!! You will not regret it. Additionally, all phones for this production are out in iPhone sealed carrying cases thus no pictures are allowed. read more

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Great service, wonderful bartenders and a theater where EVERY SEAT IS GOOD. Very nice and intimate setting. read more

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I visited this theater to watch OTHELLO!! The theater is conveniently located a stone's throw away from Times Square. A lot of leg room and one of the more comfortable theaters I've been in. The space is very tight coming in and out. It was an utter nightmare during intermission when everyone was trying to rush to concession or outside to use their phones as all cellphone devices were locked away in a pouch (a first for me). There is one stand out staff name TYRESE who went above and beyond for ALL guests! He was EVERYTHING! He was a true professional and pleasant!!! read more

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I saw one of the last performances of Patriots and I'm so glad I did. This was a limited run at the Ethel Barrymore Theater which was a perfect venue for this play. The theater is an old world elegant house with a rich history dating back to its opening in 1928. Located in the heart of Broadway on 47th Street in between 7th ad 8th Avenues. Seating is comfortable and the architecture inside features a classical façade and an intimate auditorium with excellent acoustics. Luckily, I was able to get 2 6 row center orchestra seats for Patriots. Thank you TKTS! The seats were fantastic. The show was even better. Acting was superb and the small theater truly showcased each actor and their strength in the performance. read more

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The (Ethel) Barrymore Theater opened in 1928! to a rich Elizabethian design with 1058 seats which means every view is almost a good one. The interior is charming and I particularly liked the numerous chandelier effect throughout the theater. What didn't I like? The seating arrangements. I noticed some seats were so far to the wall and nearly facing the column. In addition, the rows were not stadium style which meant I was sitting behind a pretty tall gentleman. With many unoccupied seats, I saw people moving around. We ended up doing the same 10 minutes into the show. After relocating 2 rows closer to the stage in the center Orchestra, we were happy campers. Here's a warning--you might just say, "oh my aching back" once the show ends because the seats were very uncomfortable. Now on to the production--Patriots. This play was extremely well done and hit a high note for anyone who is a self proclaimed history buff. Michael Stuhlbaeg shines in his role as Boris Berezovskiĭ and has been nominated for a Tony Award (rightfully so). I believe the production was shaved down from its original 3 hour running time to 2 hours and 30 minutes (including 15 minute intermission). A limited run, I definitely recommend catching this brilliant play. read more

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Beautiful theater! And I loved seeing othello here! What a great show! Acoustics were really good and seats were pretty comfy! read more

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

On 4/15 I attended Joe Turner's Come and Gone. It was for my mother 75 Th birthday. We were in row BB seated in 114 and 113. Well after intermission and the curtain was closed a drunk patron in our row came back and climbed over me and my mother to get to his seat. This was in middle of a performance we then had to get up and let his partner get to his seat causing an even more disruption to other theatre goers around. In that situation how can one handle that without taking away from the actors performance? Well I reached out to the Sheubert organization and Cheryl Jones rudely replied and basically said it is nothing that they can do. The website stated that late admittance won't be allowed. read more

Lovely historical theater, but can be a bit cramped between seats. We went to see Othello and the small leg room made a long show slightly uncomfortable. That being said, it was a great venue for a performance and we loved the history of the space. read more

"Harmony" was 5/5. Highly recommend. A performance that will touch every heart in the audience. The plot line and the incredibly talented performance grips you through the very last act. This is the kind of show that every single human being needs to see, for education, enjoyment, and enrichment. Show time: two hours and 30 minutes including a 15 minute intermission. Mezzanine seats are a great deal, because the theater is small, so there are really no bad seats if you're sitting up top. Mezz C 6 and C 8 were a steal--nearly Central seats with great views. The theater gets really cold, so bring a warm throw/jacket/coat to warm up. Alcohol sold at concessions downstairs. read more

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

Cozy theater on Broadway. I was here to watch Peter Pan Goes Wrong (will leave a review specifically of the show at the end that won't affect the venue's star rating). Seats are fairly comfy and theater seat layout is pretty straightforward (I had no problems navigating to my seat). Wished the seat rows were better staggered from each other though; a big-shouldered person was sitting in front of me and I had to bob my head left and right a few times during the show to see the actors on stage. Restroom area is quite small so you gotta make a mad dash to it during intermission if you need to go to avoid being trapped in a long line. Overall not a bad venue and if you're leaning on checking out a show here definitely buy the ticket for it! --------------- Peter Pan Goes Wrong review (no spoilers): pretty entertaining show overall. Outstanding performers with most of them reprising their roles from when the show was first premiered in London in 2013. A bit underwhelming on the humor compared to that in the murder mystery counterpart The Play That Goes Wrong; I was cry-laughing throughout that show but this show gave me just a few chuckles here and there as most of the jokes weren't as quippy and kinda overstayed their welcome. Not to say that other people in the audience weren't having a blast though because they definitely were (kids very much enjoyed the show especially)! I'd say that if you're open to seeing a decently-comedic slapstick take on the classic Peter Pan story you'll love this show. read more

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I've been here in the past, but it's been awhile until I went yesterday for the preview showings of Harmony A New Musical. It's a cute little theater with a beautiful chandelier. Just a few things though - I didn't appreciate the staff (at least two) calling them sir or otherwise being respectful or friendly (even they were addressing a blooper, such as the older viewers taking photos or blocking the stairs), while being fairly rude to my people or treating us like children to be abused when we're grown-ass paying adults and patrons. If they could fix the passive-aggressive racism and have better snacks at the bar, this theater would be a dainty and classy place. Not an unreasonable ask for the prices they charge, tbh. Also preview of Harmony was outstanding - this one is definitely a winner! read more

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What a magical, beautiful and intimate theater this is. I know tickets are expensive but this is likely a once in a lifetime experience. Denzel was excellent, as we knew he would be. Jake, knowing he was good, blew us away at how good. It needs also to be noted how incredibly amazing the supporting actors were as well. I am not a big Shakespeare fan but to watch these performers do what they do so well was awe inspiring. What a memory created! read more

Barrymore Theatre - Othello at The Barrymore 4/26/25 - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

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My friend and I visited the Barrymore a few weeks ago to see Patriots. What a play. But more related to the theater, we spent a few extra bucks for a front row seat on the balcony. And what seats. Totally worth the extra money. For a short girl, it's great to have no one in front of you! And the views of the stage were fantastic - totally unobstructed. The theater is large, but our seats were just so good that it felt like we were in the play ourselves. I find that most Broadway theaters are the same: similar seats - uncomfortable; same spaces of the rows - too close so that even a short girl can't help hitting the seat in front of her; similar length lines for the bathrooms and concessions. But Barrymore gets a few extra points just for those excellent seats! read more

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Nice cozy older theatre... yes the seats are a big tight but it's almost like any theatre...one will get used to it. Seating in orchestra or mezzanine level. Restrooms on the lower level along with the concession stand and souvenirs available for purchase. Came her with friends to watch Peter Pan Goes Wrong - very funny (brought to you by the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong. The show itself starts while folks are getting seated...yes you are part of the act. Sat in great orchestra level seats with a great view of the stage. There are balcony level seats as well, but think one really sees the show from the side view vs straight on. Overall nice theater... it was easy to get in and out. read more

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The Ethel Barrymore Theatre is located in the Theatre District in midtown Manhattan in New York City since 1928. The theatre is beautifully historic with just a little over a thousand seats. Unfortunately these seats are very close together, so if you have long legs or big hips you may have a problem. The bathrooms, bar area or if you want to buy souvenirs, are all located on the Lower level. Me and my daughter were there to see "The Piano Lesson" for my birthday. We had a great time! Great to see Samuel L. Jackson up close, also Danielle Brooks and John David Washington. This play is there until the end of January 2023. If you can, go treat yourself. read more

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This is a really nice theatre that's a little on the outside of Times Square. I've seen two productions here and both were excellent. Really no matter where you sit you'll be able to have a good view. read more

This theatre was absolutely beautiful. I came here to see the piano lesson starting Danielle brooks, Samuel L Jackson, trai Byers and John David Washington. They all did their thing for this play. We sat in the mezzanine and it was cool. Seats are a bit close together but we had a great view of the stage. The decor in this theatre was absolutely amazing. Trey ceilings, beautiful chandelier and the molding and detail i couldn't get enough of. I highly recommend the play. See pics below read more

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This theatre opened in 1928 and has a seating capacity of 1,058. Typical of older Broadway theatres, the restrooms and bar area are located in the basement, and the lines for both can become unwieldy, even with a half full house, as it was for the performance of Patriots I attended. read more

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I'd saw the Paradise Square Broadway Musical at the Barrymore Theater in NYC. I'd seen the show on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. I'd sat in Row K; seat 6 and attended the 7:00 PM EST show. . Highly recommend seeing this play and was so happy it's playing at the Barrymore Theater. It's a fantastic show about Irish immigrants and free Black Americans living in the same community and working together to fight the peeps in power back then. . Next time you visit Chinatown in NYC and find yourself on Baxter street - where all the restaurants are just remember that this place used to be called Paradise Square. . The birth of tap dancing took place in Paradise Square. read more

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

A beautiful theatre. I sat front and center - but was able to see all aspects of the performance.

I was here to see Paradise Square. Very intimate theater. Seats are not extremely small but not the roomiest I've experienced either. Staff was friendly and efficient. The show was good, with solid performances from the entire cast. The story is a bit serious in tone about a community that was racially mixed during the civil war. Lively music and dance helps to lighten the tone some. read more

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Most theaters were built 30-50 years prior, with this as no exception. Be careful when purchasing. It is a tight squeeze so be mindful of WHERE you decide to sit, especially in the Upper Mezzanine level. Persons with physical challenges, including disabilities and persons of size will be best served on the main level. Thankfully, there were chairs placed for people to rest. Bathrooms are on the lowest level though, which is very challenging for most crowds. Have seen many plays here and love the location, as parking is right next door...for a hefty fee ($85). Staff is as stellar as the Productions they bring. Extremely congenial and efficient. read more

We saw The Piano Lesson here, and it was an good experience. We had a great view from the Front Mezzanine. Row A, Seats 111-113 are great for viewing; however, it's pretty painful if you're tall. Our knees were killing us, and we couldn't wait for intermission, so maybe not these seats if you're 5'9. read more

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