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Imperial Theatre on Broadway

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Address:
249 West 45th St.
New York, NY

Built: 1923

Seating Capacity: 1443

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Imperial Theatre (Broadway) Seating Chart

Imperial Theatre (Broadway) History

The Shuberts conceived of the Imperial Theatre, their fiftieth New York venue, as a home to musical theatre hits, and their dream has been realized many times over. The playhouse was constructed as a replacement for the Shubert's 20 year old (and out-of-date) Lyric Theatre. Like many other Shubert theatres, the Imperial was designed by Herbert Krapp in his trademark Adam-style. The recessed ceiling and ornamental panels that grace the walls are elaborately decorated with a number of motifs, including florals and geometrics. The rectangular auditorium is wider than it is deep, which allows most audience members to feel close to the stage and performers.

Thebox office record at the Imperial Theatre is held by none other than Billy Elliot! The production grossed $1,663,895 over eight performances, for the week ending January 3, 2010. Billy Elliot, featuring music by Elton John, and book and lyrics by Lee Hall, opened on Broadway after a run in the West End in 2008. The role of Billy Elliot in the production was rotated among David Álvarez, Kiril Kulish, and Trent Kowalik. The show won 10 Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations, Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design, and Best Sound Design.

 

Shows at the Imperial Theatre (Broadway)

Dates Production
10/1/2026 - 1/3/2027
10/9/2025 - 6/21/2026
3/11/2025 - 6/22/2025
2/24/2024 - 12/8/2024
2/17/2023 - 6/4/2023
3/19/2019 - 1/16/2022
12/7/2018 - 12/30/2018
2/28/2018 - 9/16/2018
10/18/2016 - 9/3/2017
3/1/2014 - 9/4/2016
11/5/2013 - 1/5/2014
3/29/2012 - 6/15/2013
10/1/2008 - 1/8/2012
10/30/2007 - 4/20/2008
4/16/2007 - 5/27/2007
11/20/2006 - 12/17/2006
1/31/2005 - 9/3/2006
9/16/2003 - 9/12/2004
10/17/1990 - 5/18/2003
1/9/1989 - 9/1/1990
4/11/1988 - 6/25/1988
10/7/1987 - 2/7/1988
11/12/1985 - 5/16/1987
12/9/1981 - 8/11/1985
2/2/1979 - 9/6/1981
11/29/1977 - 1/16/1979
10/3/1977 - 11/16/1977
4/12/1977 - 7/30/1977
3/14/1977 - 3/26/1977
3/9/1975 - 3/9/1975
10/18/1972 - 3/13/1977
4/12/1972 - 5/20/1972
3/26/1972 - 3/26/1972
10/27/1971 - 1/1/1972
10/28/1970 - 9/11/1971
3/26/1970 - 5/3/1970
1/2/1970 - 1/2/1970
10/6/1969 - 11/15/1969
11/16/1968 - 8/9/1969
3/7/1967 - 10/2/1968
9/17/1964 - 2/25/1967
1/6/1963 - 9/12/1964
4/12/1961 - 12/15/1962
8/15/1960 - 3/25/1961
4/23/1959 - 6/18/1960
10/31/1957 - 4/11/1959
5/3/1956 - 10/19/1957
2/24/1955 - 4/14/1956
10/2/1954 - 11/27/1954
12/10/1953 - 6/26/1954
6/25/1952 - 11/28/1953
10/12/1950 - 5/3/1952
4/24/1950 - 9/30/1950
7/15/1949 - 4/8/1950
2/21/1949 - 6/18/1949
5/16/1946 - 2/12/1949
8/21/1944 - 4/13/1946
1/25/1944 - 7/22/1944
10/7/1943 - 1/24/1944
5/24/1943 - 10/2/1943
4/7/1942 - 4/12/1942
10/29/1941 - 3/20/1943
5/28/1940 - 6/14/1941
10/18/1939 - 5/18/1940
9/4/1939 - 9/16/1939
11/9/1938 - 7/15/1939
12/22/1937 - 3/12/1938
5/11/1937 - 5/15/1937
2/4/1937 - 5/1/1937
11/10/1936 -
4/11/1936 - 11/7/1936
10/12/1935 - 3/7/1936
3/14/1935 - 3/15/1935
1/22/1935 -
11/8/1934 - 1/12/1935
8/28/1934 - 9/29/1934
2/19/1934 - 5/12/1934
10/21/1933 - 1/6/1934
5/15/1933 - 6/10/1933
9/15/1932 - 1/25/1933
11/2/1931 - 5/21/1932
4/6/1931 - 5/21/1931
2/18/1931 - 3/9/1931
12/20/1930 - 1/11/1931
10/13/1930 - 11/29/1930
11/26/1929 - 8/9/1930
9/19/1928 - 12/14/1929
2/8/1928 - 5/5/1928
11/2/1927 - 1/7/1928
11/8/1926 - 6/2/1927
10/4/1926 - 10/30/1926
6/8/1926 -
1/19/1926 - 5/22/1926
9/2/1924 - 1/16/1926
6/9/1924 - 6/28/1924
5/19/1924 - 5/31/1924
5/1/1924 -
5/1/1924 -
5/1/1924 -
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5/1/1924 -
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12/25/1923 - 5/3/1924
10/30/1880 - 10/30/1880
- 12/3/1938
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Imperial Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is next for Imperial Theatre (Broadway)?
Imperial Theatre (Broadway)'s next show is 860 which begins performances on 10/01/2026
What when was Imperial Theatre (Broadway) built?
Imperial Theatre was built in 1923.
How many seats does Imperial Theatre (Broadway) have?
Imperial Theatre (Broadway) has 1443 seats.
What are the box office hours for Imperial Theatre (Broadway)?
Monday-Saturday: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Sunday: Closed.
What accessibility options are there at Imperial Theatre (Broadway)?

Accessible seating is available for this performance as indicated on the seating map.

The theatre is not completely wheelchair accessible. There are no steps into theatre from the sidewalk. Please be advised that where there are steps either into or within the theatre, we are unable to provide assistance.

Orchestra location: Seating is accessible to all parts of the Orchestra without steps. There are no steps to the designated wheelchair seating location.

Mezzanine location: Located up two flights of stairs on the second level (23 steps). On the Mezzanine or Balcony level, there are approximately two steps up and down per row. Entrance to Front Mezzanine is behind row F.

Handrails: Available at the end of every stepped seat row in the Mezzanine.

There is one (unisex) wheelchair-accessible restroom located on the main level.

Reservations for assisted-listening devices are not necessary. A driver’s license or ID with printed address required as a deposit.

The Imperial Theatre provides at least 10 infrared assisted-listening devices for every performance at the theatre. Beginning four weeks after a show’s official opening-night performance, at least 10 audio description devices are available for every performance at the theatre. In addition, there is unlimited access to downloadable audio description software for personal mobile devices, available beginning four weeks after a show’s official opening night performance, which provides an automated detailed account of the visual of the production, free of charge, for blind or partially sighted patrons. The theatre also offers handheld devices and software that provide captioning for deaf or hard-of-hearing patrons, available beginning four weeks after a show’s official opening-night performance. There is also a representative at the Shubert Audience Services kiosk at every performance to assist any patron with the audio description devices, software, or captioning devices.

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What were the longest running shows at Imperial Theatre (Broadway)?
Les Miserables which ran from 3/12/1987 to 5/18/2003, Fiddler on the Roof which ran from 9/22/1964 to 7/2/1972, Pippin which ran from 10/23/1972 to 6/12/1977, Dreamgirls which ran from 12/20/1981 to 8/11/1985 and
What show is currently in Imperial Theatre (Broadway)?
Imperial Theatre (Broadway)'s current show is Chess which began performances on 10/9/2025.
What show is currently in Imperial Theatre?
Imperial Theatre's current show is 860 which began performances on 10/01/2026
How many seats does Imperial Theatre have?
Imperial Theatre has 1443 seats.
What are the box office hours for Imperial Theatre?
Monday-Saturday: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Sunday: Closed.
What accessibility options are there at Imperial Theatre?

Accessible seating is available for this performance as indicated on the seating map.

The theatre is not completely wheelchair accessible. There are no steps into theatre from the sidewalk. Please be advised that where there are steps either into or within the theatre, we are unable to provide assistance.

Orchestra location: Seating is accessible to all parts of the Orchestra without steps. There are no steps to the designated wheelchair seating location.

Mezzanine location: Located up two flights of stairs on the second level (23 steps). On the Mezzanine or Balcony level, there are approximately two steps up and down per row. Entrance to Front Mezzanine is behind row F.

Handrails: Available at the end of every stepped seat row in the Mezzanine.

There is one (unisex) wheelchair-accessible restroom located on the main level.

Reservations for assisted-listening devices are not necessary. A driver’s license or ID with printed address required as a deposit.

The Imperial Theatre provides at least 10 infrared assisted-listening devices for every performance at the theatre. Beginning four weeks after a show’s official opening-night performance, at least 10 audio description devices are available for every performance at the theatre. In addition, there is unlimited access to downloadable audio description software for personal mobile devices, available beginning four weeks after a show’s official opening night performance, which provides an automated detailed account of the visual of the production, free of charge, for blind or partially sighted patrons. The theatre also offers handheld devices and software that provide captioning for deaf or hard-of-hearing patrons, available beginning four weeks after a show’s official opening-night performance. There is also a representative at the Shubert Audience Services kiosk at every performance to assist any patron with the audio description devices, software, or captioning devices.

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What were the longest running shows at Imperial Theatre?
Les Miserables which ran from 03/12/1987 to 05/18/2003, Fiddler on the Roof which ran from 09/22/1964 to 07/02/1972, Pippin which ran from 10/23/1972 to 06/12/1977, and Dreamgirls which ran from 12/20/1981 to 08/11/1985

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