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3.4 (174 reviews)

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Sam H.

Won broadway lottery and landed tickets to see this show. Would I go see it again, probably not but I do see the effort behind the writing of the play. It's almost like having the right sense of humor for a show like the Office.. quirky and some dry humor moments and sometimes a little all over the place. The band, however, gets five stars because wow, the vocals the music the energy honestly if the play didn't have the monologues, the music and concert itself would've been enough still maybe this wasn't the right match for me and it could be for someone else..

Whitney D.

This theater has been around for a long time. It has two floors and is located near the port authority. The way it was built the bathroom lines usually are long and you have to wait on the staircase when crowded as the line turns and goes up them. There is a small concession stand in the middle of the two bathroom areas. Usually two people are working it at the same time. The staff that work here are nice and helpful. Sound and lighting and the theater experience is wonderful here.

JiHae L.

There isn't much to write except that Jeff Ross was great at this theater. He used the space on the stage well.

Tommy!
Linda K.

The Venue: Typical vintage Broadway theatre with cramped hard seating, awkward layout. No bathrooms on the first floor - and just a few on the second/third - to accommodate 1,200+ patrons (when fully booked). I saw "Tommy" during a heat wave and the airflow/cooling was woefully adequate; in fact the elderly gentleman sitting next to me had breathing issues causing he and his wife to leave at intermission. A real shame, especially considering what orchestra level seats cost. The Performance: This latest revival of The Who's brilliant rock opera was a mixed bag at best. I love the album and saw the original production 30 yrs ago; IMO this chaotic, emotionally hollow version just couldn't compare. The acting and vocals were generally good, although some performers were better than others at singing on key. (Kudos to Alison Luff's performance of Mrs. Walker!). However, too much was occuring simultaneously on the small stage - e.g. one actor singing, another actor being dragged away by a group of dystopian masked robots and/or being thrown into the air for no apparent reason, with WWII videos playing on the back wall. And I was disappointed by the lack of a real pinball machine on the set this time - after all what were those "crazy flipper fingers" for anyway? Guess it's true that you can't go home again. Doubtful return to the tired Nederlander for any future productions either.

Heather R.

Saw the amazing play The Who's Tommy the Musical at this landmark playhouse Nederlander. First of all the play was just amazing with a cast of outstanding actors and actresses. The music was spectacular with a storyline that is truly profound. Guitarist -Composer -lyricist Pete Townshend is truly epic. This theater is absolutely incredible treasure to see a play, the sound is great. The building itself is just a beautiful piece of New York City.

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Paula R.

Nice theater. The seats are comfortable and not too crowded. There are plenty of stalls in the bathroom but the layout is so odd. There are only five sinks and they are crammed in a tight space. You need to queue to get to the sink and then it's a narrow space to exit the restroom.

09/08/23
Marianne W.

The Nederlander Theater is a typical Broadway theater. There's stairs to the landing with the bar and restrooms. Then stairs to the mezzanine and stairs up and down to our seats up in the nosebleed section. Exiting is the same path going down. The legroom is non existent! What makes up for all this in my eyes is the view of the stage. It was unobstructed. I'd return for another show and I suggest you go see Shucked if you enjoy a funny musical.

Wendy B.

It's a smaller theater, chairs we're pretty uncomfortable.. We came to see Shucked, still enjoyed the Broadway show though!

Alvin A.

Having watched so many Broadway shows in NYC and at home, this was actually my first time inside Nederlander Theatre. I've also walked by many times but never had a chance to watch something live as Theater District is fairly big. I knew I'd be in town, looked up what shows scheduled this one day. There were only a few musicals that caught my attention. I didn't wanna repeat any of the musicals that was on that night as l've already watched them before. But Shucked I thought would be interesting and since it was an award winning show, it was finally the perfect chance to check this off my bucket list I didn't purchase my ticket in advance, instead I went over right when the box office opened at 10am. Thought I'd first check out Rush Tickets if available. By the time I had head down after breakfast, there were only 3 rush tickets available, one pair and one single ticket. By the time I got there, all 3 rush tickets were sold! No problem, as you still have an opportunity to purchase best seats at best price from the box office. I had a price point in mind, didn't want to sit on the balcony or mezzanine, yet I wanted the best view on Orchestra for that evening. Nederlander Theatre is way bigger than I thought it would be. By far one the bigger theatre's in NYC compared to the small more cozy venue's in and around theater district. Restroom and concession stand were found upstairs. Security when entering just like any theatre with metal detectors and they do request to open up your bags upon entering.

Mark M.

I've seen a few shows here. The orchestra section is small but the mezzanine (2nd) level has a good amount of seating and still decent views. The restrooms are small and cause long lines. Staff is a bit too firm at giving orders which is irritating. The stage is small and the audio isn't sufficient; it's far too low. Seats are narrow but comfy.

Kaya E.

Went to go see Shucked and it was amazingggg and so funny! The Nederlander Theatre was nice and very efficient. When we first arrived the line was sooooooooo long. Once doors were open they got through the line in about 5 minutes. Staff was friendly. My only note was the seats were pretty tight and the incline wasn't steep enough. There was a little girl behind us that had a tough time seeing. Look forward to coming back and seeing another show.

Seeing shucked in the theater
Tracy D.

Glad to finally make it back to the theatre. The first time I've been to this theatre and the size is on the smaller side. The staff really make lines move efficiently to make sure the crowd keeps moving. The bathroom lines were the quickest I've seen. The seating is on the tighter side probably because the size of the theatre. The acoustics were very good during the performance from the actors to the live orchestra. It was an enjoyable experience and I wouldn't mind going back to see another musical or play in the future.

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Ashley P.

Saw the Broadway show "Shucked!" Here and although the show was very entertaining, this was not my favorite of Broadway theatres I've been in. The concession and bathroom lines are placed in the most awkward locations. The concession lines are constantly causing jams and people to have to move and the bathroom lines go down the stairs and around the building. Big tip: go before the show because intermission the lines are nuts. Kudos to the drink menu however - very clever from those in charge. Additionally, the singing and the band were great but the volume of the ensemble during big numbers were often drowned out the the band making it hard to understand the lyrics. Overall, an OK theatre but the show was 8/10.

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4.4
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4.3
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4.3
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Date: Monday, March 2nd, 2026 Time: around 3:15pm…read moreParty of: 4 GUESTS THAT DAY - *Nicole Kidman *Luke Thompson *Jack Hughes, Quinn Hughes & Hilary Knight *Chef Mario Carbone One of my friends has been wanting to go to a Fallon show for the past few years. We take a yearly trip to NYC, so he always signs up. This year, we scored and got tickets. We actually signed up for two days and got into both. Mon had the better guest lists (at least in our opinion) so we gave up the other tix. It's a process to get in, so nothing too surprising. The earlier you get there, the more of a chance you will sit closer. All in all, we were out by around 6:30pm. Tho they did add a game that was going to air on a another day with I believe the One Piece cast? A good experience if you are into talk shows. It's free, and we got a jar of carbone sauce due to mario carbone being a guest. What's there to complain about? REVIEW #4000

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Come From Away was amazing! I got to sit in the second row in middle orchestra and I wasn't…read morestraining to see their legs/feet like it sometimes happens when you sit too close to the stage. I didn't really know what to expect since it's centered around a place called Gander, a Canadian province of Newfoundland during 9/11. It was heartwarming and sad, but also full of humor, so many emotions in 90 minutes! It's ending its run in October 2022 so try and see it before then. You won't regret it!

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