I'm honestly surprised that I've never written a review for the Golden Theatre before. It could be because this might be my first time here. I went to see Operation Mincemeat here and it was an enjoyable show. The staff was great and helpful. What really stood out though was the bathroom situation. All the restrooms are in the basement and during intermission the line fo the ladies room was so long. It got so backed up that they had to actually delay the second half of the show. The staff can't control the layout, but feels like the theater design wasn't well thought out prior to it being built. It's clearly an old theater, which I read about and that's pretty cool. So it's a nice experience being in a historic place like this one. read more

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We saw Operation Mincemeat here. The theater is not as large as other venues about 800 seats. The seats are quite close to each other. Everyone needs to get up if someone needs to pass by you. The bathrooms are in the basement along with the refreshments. The floors are carpeted. The acoustics sound great. The stage is visible from every angle. Its a nice theater. read more

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This is a review of the current production of "Operation Mincemeat" at Golden Theater. The show was perfect. I have no words. I sat in seat RMEZZ G123 when I saw the show. It is the 2nd to last row to the left. Sitting in the far back side of the theater did not take away from the wonderful experience I had. View of the stage was unobstructed and all the songs were so fun. The cast is so talented and I was amazed that this musical was based on a true story. So wild! The only downside is the line for the bathroom, which moves very slowly. read more

If you have any mobility issues or are anything beyond an "average" sized person, this is not the theatre for you. I will say that the staff were super fantastic and were as accommodating as they could be. I had a broken foot when I went to see Operation Mincemeat. There is not an accessible restroom in this theatre, but a staff member can escort you to the theatre next door to use their facilities, which are on the ground floor. If you have mobility issues, sit in the orchestra. I received my tickets through the lottery (yay), so I didn't have a choice in where I sat. It was a little tough to get to the mezzanine, but I got there. The challenge was in the seat itself. When this theatre was built, people were much smaller. With the walking boot on my foot, it was impossible to cross my legs (otherwise, I'd kick the gentleman in the row ahead of me) and it was impossible to get comfortable. And I'm a slightly smaller than averaged sized woman. It was to the point where I almost left at the intermission because I could not get my leg comfortable. If you're on the tall side, I can also imagine this theatre being a bit challenging. While I love its history and seeing a show in a smaller venue, I wouldn't see a show here with my current medical issue and would actually think hard about seeing another one here due to the lack of comfort of the overall seat. 2025: 50/100 read more

Cute intimate theater with amazingly friendly ushers and staff. We were in NYC for a couple of nights only and really wanted to see a certain Broadway show that had just opened. Alas, not able to get tix, I searched and found Operation Mincemeat which seemed interesting and is a true story about WWII. I'm so happy it worked out. The theater was easy to find, had a very manageable line to get in (as in, no line) and was comfortable and intimate. Great experience! read more

Golden Theatre - Operation Mincemeat - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

I visited on May 24, 2025 to see Operation Mincemeat. I do not recall being in this theater before. This was a fairly nice theater, only complaint would be that restrooms were solely on the lower level but with these old theaters they really cant change that. Staff was very nice, seats definitely ample in my opinion and I always sit on a soft cushion which I had to visit another floor to obtain. You can see the old painted ceilings, lighting is dim. It's a smaller theater, the upper Mezz actually is the balcony. I appreciate the little front Mezz with only 4 rows and a prefect view from just about any seat. Mine was Front Rt Mezz Row D 114. Great angle, I saw the entire stage without a head in my line of view. Air flow was good, sound I think was very good. Since you really choose the show rather than the theater that it is in, you cant go wrong if your show winds up to be here at the Golden Theater. Anything front Mezz is perfect, even the outer ends if need be. read more

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I really enjoyed watching the show at Holden theatre! The theatre is smaller than others and often has shows with smaller casts! I really like the theatre bc it does feel more intimate. I watched stereophonic here and had an amazing time! read more

Golden Theatre - Stereophonic - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

You would think that a Tony award winning show would be pretty good. Think again. Stereophonic: show depicting Fleetwood Mac in the recording studio at the height of their success, playing at the Golden Theatre. Sat in seat R113 second from the very back of the orchestra. Show started at 7pm. Play was about rambling conversations between members of the band in 1976, including two romances between band couples. No music until 755pm, with short excerpts of rehearsals in the first hour. Second hour saw a few more minutes of music, but 90%+ of the show were more conversations. Finally at 8:45pm a 15 minute intermission. Huge rush downstairs to the bathroom near the entrance. Had to go hat in hand asking to go ahead of the long men's line. Reached the urinal just in time. And don't even ask about the women's line. Heard that the play is 3 hours and 10 minutes in length. Wife, like me, is a huge Broadway music fan, could barely stay awake, and was not about to watch the 1 hour and 25 minutes of the second half. First time ever we walked out at the intermission, and at $139 apiece, two tickets of $278 down the urinal, I mean toilet. The show was so bad, that one of the producers of Fleetwood Mac's Album Rumors is suing them. read more

Went to the John Golden Theatre, in order to see the play, The Shark is Broken. It's a small, quaint, playhouse with very good acoustics, comfortable seats, and a large stage. The Shark is Broken is a play co-written by Ian Shaw, Captain Quint's son, who is also one of the three actors and was fabulous. It is a comedic exploration of the behind-the-scenes drama that took place during the filming of the 1975 film, Jaws, I enjoyed this play and it brought back many memories of watching my favorite movie. All three actors put on a great performance and I was amazed at how all of this took place in only the confines of the boat. If you're interested in watching this play, I have two suggestions..... there is no intermission and the play is scheduled to run until November 19, 2023. read more

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Ahh, Prima Facie performed by Jodie Comer; the main reason we ventured across the country was to see the one and only Villanelle in the flesh! Tickets booked months in advance, with the anticipation absolutely killing me. I had seen Prima Facie before in theatres when it had its limited release and absolutely fell in love with Comer's acting and the play's subject matter. To do a one woman play days on end with scarcely any breaks; that's truly passion for the craft that deserves every bit of admiration. The fateful day had come and we queued up outside the theatre which was right outside of our hotel. Upon entering the theatre, we're greeted by friendly ushers helping us find our seats along with a beautifully designed room and comfortable seats. The moment of truth came, curtains pulled and out comes Jodie Comer. Several minutes in though, she stopped and told the audience that she was not well and could not breathe due to the terrible air quality as a result of the wildfires from up north. Through a slightly confusing process, we managed to get a refund and attended another performance the day after. The next day went off without a hitch, with Comer seeming to make a full recovery as she very brilliantly performed the entire show. We even got to see her afterwards and managed to get her to sign a playbill! What an experience! All in all, I wouldn't trade this experience with anything. Things happen and don't always go according to plan. Plus, if things had perhaps gone a little differently, we probably wouldn't even have gotten her autograph. Much respect to the great Jodie Comer. What a treat! If you're in Manhattan, a Broadway show is a must, and if yours happens to be in the John Golden Theatre, I'm sure you'll have the best time! read more

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My husband and I were at the Golden Theater on May 7, 2023, to see one of my favorite actresses, Jodie Comer, in her tour-de-force and now Tony-award-winning performance in "Prima Facie." Yes, I'm one of those fans who bought tickets in November of 2022 once it was announced that Comer would be starring in her amazing, multiple award-winning one-woman show on Broadway, bringing it to NYC after she starred in the same role in London in spring, 2022. The show runs through July 2, 2023, and I highly recommend you see this show if you can; Comer absolutely deserves all of the accolades and awards she has received for this play. Originally built in 1927, the John Golden Theater has a Spanish influence, with interiors featuring wrought iron fixtures, spiraled columns, and ceiling arches. We had center orchestra seats in row O, 4 seats off the aisle. We had a terrific view of the stage and were quite happy with where we were seated for the performance. Restrooms are located on the bottom floor which was where merchandise for the show was also sold. I would not hesitate to see another show here in the future. read more

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Operation Mincemeat was recently imported from London's Westend and initially received mixed reviews until it was tweaked for the American audience. The play is based on a true sequence of events and revolves around supersecret plans for the allies to invade Europe from North Africa bridging through Sicily to the Italian mainland on the toe of the boot South of Naples. The Golden Theater has been transformed into an office located in a bunker below the streets of London where plans are afoot to mask the allies true plans by passing fake information to the Nazis by dropping a recently passed body into the sea off the coast of Spain. The dead body was carry plans pointing to the attack being aimed at Sardinia, located off of Italy halfway up the boot. While the plan was ingenious, there were many problems that could act as a foil relative to bringing it off. There was also a background love story between a gentleman officer and a member of the secretary corps. The stage set was minable and there were only five actors in the play. However, they were able to bring this complicated episode off by playing multiple roles through the use of quick costume changes and hidden passes of props to keep the story moving. This was clever, original, and inventive. What was even more interesting was that three of the cast were women and two male; yet the females were able to bring off male roles with aplomb. Operation Mincemeat is a musical with a leitmotif and was thoroughly enjoyable. I personally didn't mind some of the British "English" references. Also, tweaking changed such terms as "high tea" for a reference to "cocktail hour." My wife, Arlee, really liked it and the evening was fun-filled. read more

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Fine theater with the concessions and restrooms downstairs. The Telecharge map reflects an aisle/space in front of orchestra Row G. This is not entirely accurate, as there is a barrier in front of that row. So if you buy those seats expecting free space in front of you, that's not the case. I thought that maybe there would be action in the aisles and that was the reason for the barrier, but that wasn't the case for Mincemeat. I understand if they can't or don't want to remove the barrier, but it should be noted on the seat map. No complaints about Mincemeat--thought it was great! read more

The Golden Theatre where I caught the production of Top Dog/ Under Dog is showing its age. The performance itself was stellar, with top-notch writing, acting, and a really thought-provoking premise. The actual venue however has definitely seen better days. The place had a distinct air of faded grandeur, which is about what you'd expect from most places in the Theater District. The once plush velvet drapes looked a little tired and dingy and the ornate moldings were slowly succumbing to the relentless march of time. One come up-- sparse attendance at this show meant we were allowed a free upgrade from our original balcony seats to orchestra seats on the lower level, which gave us a better view of the play. The waning attendance may partially be due to the building's neglected appearance but the fact that people don't invest in the arts like they used to also means less funds to update the space, creating a vicious cycle. It's a real shame, because the theater has good bones and a haunting, old-world charm. But without some major renovations, I worry it might start to lose that spark that draws theater-goers in. Hopefully the powers-that-be can find a way to restore it to its former glory before it's too late. read more

I rushed tickets for stereophonic and we were dead center front row. It was an amazing experience. We saw everything. We saw the eyes glisten of the actors as they were crying. The sound was amazing. There was room to stretch. read more

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First time at this theater .very nice, warm and welcoming . Unfortunately the restroom is down stairs as well as the Connsession stands, and souvenir stand. Overall a very good experience read more

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What a great, intimate venue on Broadway! Fantastic location and wonderful food nearby. read more

Golden Theatre - Stereophonic on Broadway for my mom's 76th birthday bash weekend | Saturday, August 24, 2024 - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

Oof. Great play, bad theater? I just saw Stereophonic at the Golden. And the play was great. But the theater was a struggle. It's beautiful but the theater just can't function with a crowd that size when the first half is so long that everyone wants to use the bathroom at intermission. Long lines are one thing. The lines at the Golden were just crazy. I saw on the balcony level and we were lines already when we were on the stairs. Which means we didn't even know what line we were in. Men and women, people in line for bathrooms, people in line for merch, people in line for the basement bar - we weren't even sure what we were in line for (since we were in lines already on the stairs and couldn't see what line we were in). When I finally made it downstairs, I realized I was on the side with the men's room rather than the women's and had to weave around the merch line and bar line to get to the other side. A staff member at the theater was shouting "Don't worry - everyone in line will get to use the restroom!" They had to hold the intermission by about 20 minutes due to the bathroom line situation. This might be a Stereophonic-specific problem since it's a play that is lopsided time-wise (the first two acts are way longer than the last two), but it was kind of a nightmare. Just wild. I'd prefer to see plays elsewhere in the future, but if they have a play I want to see, I'd still go - I'd just use the bathroom before arriving at the theater and not drinking a thing before or during the performance. Not my favorite theater. read more

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I visited the Golden Theater to see Operation Mincemeat. Without a doubt, it was a wonderful show with an unbelievably talented cast. While small, the theater maintains that old Broadway glamor of long ago and was well suited for a performance such as this one. The only downside to this theater is the restrooms, and I can only comment on the men's room. It's on the lower level and way too small. After descending stairs, you wait in line and then squeeze yourself through a tight entrance, rubbing up against exiting patrons, finally making your way to a urinal just to be shoulder to shoulder with other men using the urinals on either side of you. The urinals are placed way too close together and have no dividers, ugh. The sinks to wash your hands presented yet another challenge. The bathroom experience here is like a weird Twister game; one you'd rather not have to play. I know space in Manhattan is limited, but I'd like to see the restrooms be made more spacious, accessible, and user friendly. Otherwise, this theater experience was an A+. read more

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Visited in December 2024, watch the stereophonic Broadway show off Broadway. The seats were cozy and clean. It was easy to find. The show was fantastic and also spotted a few celebrities during. The only complaint was the traffic jam to the restrooms during intermission. Couldn't even wait in the line as it wrapped around and snaked around downstairs and upstairs stairs- highly recommend that you use the restrooms before the show with plenty of time to just stretch during the intermission because you won't get in. The bar was located downstairs also was packed. I had an obstructed view since I was so close to the front of the stage. 20 minutes of just staring at the back of a guitar. But on the other side, I did see the actors faces clearly above me. read more

PSA - purely reviewing the theatre, not the production I saw (Stereophonic). I have been in many theaters in my life, but the John Golden Theatre takes the cake as my least favorite. House Opening was a mess - the ushers sent us to house left even though our seats were house right, there was no coat check (if there was, it was not advertised), only 1 spot to buy merch, and it was confusing to find the bathrooms. On top of that, it was not clear when the show was starting - at first we thought the melody played was the actors warming up (it was not, it was the seating call). My partner and I both remarked that signage would've been extremely helpful, especially for those with hearing impairments. I'd highly advise the FOH staff at the Golden to rethink their processes and work on clearer communication with patrons. read more

We went to see Stereophonic and it was the worst show and experience that I have ever paid for. The theater was nice and the ushers were very helpful. read more

Nice small theater. Interestingly, not the smallest theater I've been in, which goes to SJ Friedman with nearly 200 seats less. Still, this venue is on the smaller side which lends nicely to intimate seating for plays. Stage door is outside to the left, a bit of an alleyway. read more

Very quaint and very old. This theater had great qualities but needs some updating. I was in the mezzanine and the floor did not feel so secure. I loved the bar area and the service was great! read more

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"Prima Facie" is showing at the Golden Theater for a limited 10-week engagement. The premise is profound, maddening, triggering; it's also a call to action & commentary on the legal system's treatment of female victims. "Killing Eve" actress Jodie Comer is on stage for 100 minutes without intermission. In addition to playing barrister Tess, she plays all the other characters. Her non-stop energy exhausted me & I'm doing nothing but sitting there; I'm impressed she had the steam to come to the stage door to sign a few autographs afterwards. Real class act, that one. Our second-row tickets were fabulous for seeing Comer up close, & for being the lucky bastards who caught the small bag of potato chips (or should I say, crisps) that she chucks into the audience as part of the show. It wasn't fabulous for my neck, however, as we were staring straight up in scenes where she's standing on tables; opt for seats further back. The theater is not too big. I'd venture to guess all seats provide an excellent sight line to the stage. Seats were comfy enough, as well. No complaints except for long bathroom lines due to limited stalls but I can't think of one theater that doesn't have that problem. Another incredible night on Broadway! read more

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Nice theater. Great staff. No concession stand. Asked to arrive 45 minutes early, checked vaccination and ID. Thankfully everyone was let in early because it began to drizzle rain and it was cold. Only complaint is too little leg room on the Mezzanine. One lady had to move because her knees were bothered so badly. I on the other hand kept hitting my head on the persons knee behind me. Could be my fault, when I have a good laugh I throw my head back. I apologized 3 times. The show was fantastic. I love Broadway read more

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

This was a small older theater. We sat in the mezzanine, and at first I was excited because the stage seemed very close. They use quite a bit of the stage in Stereophonic though, so our view of the back part of the stage was a bit cut off. The seats were pretty crammed. I'm 5'8" and was grateful for an aisle seat so I could stick my legs out. The bathroom line... don't even get me started. They told us that they would hold the performance so that we could all use the restroom without missing anything, but I returned to my seat as they were mid song. I know you don't get a choice of the theater you see what show in, but I'm going to have to *really* want to see the show to come back here. read more

The theater has big stage not too many seat, that say most of the seats are pretty good, I don't think there's partial view on the sides. The legroom is also large makes your theater experience more enjoyable. When you get out might take a long time if you sit in the front as they have two exit rows that moves slow. read more

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First time back at the theater since early 2019. Seriously, covid needs to go away...like for real. I was a little weary going to the theater. Mainly because it's already so tight to begin with. I'm about average height at 5'5" and the seats and rows are always so close together. But that's every theater, so no surprise. I digress...I decided to go and just be mindful of the protocols and stick to them. When we got there, the staff was on top of everything. They made sure people had their mask on properly and were definitely telling people they would be asked to leave if they had to come back. It made me feel better about going. Welcome back Broadway! Hopefully it'll stay open. read more

Too much smoke that you can smell from the show. Not sure if this is real. I wish I knew.

The John Golden Theatre is among some of the best seating on Broadway. If I can sit in a seat comfortably for 90 mins with no intermission, then 96% of the adult population can as well. Plenty of leg room, plenty wide, plenty cushy. Verging on the smaller side sized theater. Excellent acoustics. I was seated in Row M Seat 115. Perfect. I could see all the actor spittle with no fear of getting hit by it. Great sight lines. Well, for me... I'm tall. The incline isn't all that steep so I can't tell you what it was like for the people behind me, but I don't think it was a problem. I couldn't have been the tallest person in the Orchestra and no one else looked blocked. The restrooms are on the lowest level. I didn't venture down so I can't speak on them. There's not much of a lobby or vestibule so it's slow exiting because people block the doors despite the staff politely telling them not to. It didn't help that it was pouring outside either. The stage door is to the right, accessible from both sides. Since it was pouring, I didn't stick around to get my playbill signed but I did see Jim Parsons (Sheldon, Big Bang Theory) go in. He was wearing a snazzy hat. The show was "Hillary and Clinton" starring Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow. Excellent. I'll be reviewing the show separately. Overall it was a great time! Thanks for the solid, Romey! read more

Golden Theatre - Staring Laurie Metcalf & John Lithgow - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

This is another theatre that I've been to many times. Beautiful, well-run theatre. It's one of the smaller Broadway theaters, so if you sit in rear mezz, it's not really that far away from the stage. Of course, nothing beats center orchestra seats but if you don't want to shell out big bucks, rear mezz is decent. The only drawback of rear mezz is the lack of leg room if you're tall like me. Also, the restrooms are in the basement, so make a visit before you hike up to rear mezz. On this occasion, I saw Hillary and Clinton. 90 min., No intermission...my kinda show! Haha. Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow were fantastic!! I've been fortunate to have seen both in various other productions and I've never been disappointed by these two steller performers! Hillary and Clinton is no exception. Go see them while you can. What a treat! read more

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The theater: smallish, shabby and looking run down. In fact, the balcony overhung pretty low onto the orchestra level. Granted, we had amazing row L orchestra seats but the floor is evenly leveled meaning expect tall people's heads in your view shot. I cannot write about the bathroom or whether it is/was a nightmare for women. The play: Waverly Gallery. A dark comedy about a woman (former attorney/art gallery owner) in her late 80's going mad due to effects of late stage Alzheimers. Maybe I don't have a sense of humor but for some reason, the subject matter and the strain the entire family went through as a result didn't hit my funny bone. I thought the acting was quite good and I realize humor was injected to lift the mood but it wasn't my kind of play. Again, good acting, nice stage design and a watchable performance but if I'm going to see a drama, it would be something else. Overall, I love Broadway, both drama and musicals and will take any opportunity to see a show. This theater was not the most opulent on Broadway. My tickets were comps and it was a nice way to spend an evening with a friend post-Christmas. read more

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I attended a performance of Prima Facie at the Golden Theatre a few weeks ago, and while I was more amazed by Jodie Comer and the play overall, the venue left a positive impression on me as well. The Golden Theatre is one of the smaller Broadway theatres. It doesn't have a concession stand, nor a merchandise booth (at least not for this particular show). The aisles are narrow, so depending on where you sit, there isn't a ton of legroom. That said, even though I didn't have the most expensive seats, I didn't miss a moment of the performance. I was located on the left side of the rear mezzanine, the section furthest from the stage. I didn't expect to have an obstructed view, as I was near the front of my section; but to my surprise, I was also able to see the entire set and capture the nuances of Jodie's facial expressions. Because of that, I believe the Golden Theatre was the right choice to host an intimate performance like Prima Facie, and I wouldn't hesitate to attend another play here in the future. read more

SENIORS BEWARE! The bathroom situation at the John Golden theater creates a danger to seniors who may be forced to stand on a narrow staircase due to the fact that the bathrooms are only in the basement. No signage or age appropriate access is provided. Staff is limited. Security personnel act like bouncers and are threatening.My wife and I suffered through this harrowing experience on May 19th at a matinee performance and were so upset and ill that we had to leave mid performance. A weak apology was provided by the manager and nothing of any consequence has been forthcoming from the Shubert Organization. read more

First time in this theater was in the 1970s for a show that closed opening night called Fame (about Marilyn Monroe). Most recently Topdog/Underdog. For the latter, I sat in orchestra and had better leg room than most older theaters I've been in. Easy to exit though and bathrooms in a different level than orchestra. read more

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Nice theater. Had to wait outside for a bit even though I had tickets in advance but I think that's pretty standard; the rain dripped on me. I had a really expensive seat toward the front which meant I was trapped when it was time to exit the theater and wait in the very long line for the ladies room. Bottled water is $6. I got a shot of whisky and it was $20. And the "reusable" cup leaked a little bit. The play was great though--from the third row. read more

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* The Waverly Gallery and SEAT Review * the show was really good! I'm so glad we chose to see this play over the others we were debating on. The cast was perfect! Everyone who was casted was perfect for their roles! If you are planning on seeing this play, make sure you're in the mood to see one that's super powerful and one that will definitely tug on your heart strings! Although funny, it'll take you on an emotional roller coaster. *** TIP *** If you are looking for tickets on stubhub, get the tickets early! Don't wait until the day of the event because all the tickets will be gone... or the only ones left, if any, will be ridiculously expensive. - It's not like sporting events where the longer you wait, the cheaper the tickets get. It's the opposite! The longer you wait for broadway shows, the quicker they sell out until they're gone :( We missed out on several shows because of this Our seats: Front Mezzanine Sides Row D | Seats 122,124 We loved our seats! This is a very small venue so don't sweat trying to find "the best seats". The rows are stacked high so everyone is close to the stage, making every seat a good seat. So my advice is to just find tickets in your price range and everything will be fine! read more

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The play itself I give it FIVE Stars. I saw SEMINAR here on thursday night (YELP NIGHT). Yeap the date was lucky 26th of January. THe venue itself was very small. Thank fully no one was sitting to my left side in the row. I was still a but cramped up. I did enjoy myself seeing this play but the actual venue was nothing special. I was in the Orchestra section to the left. I had a very excellent view of the stage. The play is great to check out. Alan Rickman and Jerry O' Connell were fantastic. I heard this is Jerry's BROADWAY debut. Good for him. read more

Despite the small size, this theatre is quite cozy. Very comfortable seats. Well ventilated. Although old, it is very well kept. And because it isn't too big, all seats are quite good and have good views. And clearly tickets are cheap. read more