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Address:
205 West 46th St.
New York, NY

Built: 1910

Seating Capacity: 1519

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Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway) Seating Chart

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway) History

Opened in 1910, the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre was originally named The Globe, after Shakespeare's theatre in England. It had a retractable roof to enable the theatre to stay cool and open during the summer. For nearly two decades, the theatre housed a variety of plays and musicals, until 1932 when it was turned into a movie house. In 1958, the theatre was gutted and rebuilt in its present configuration as a legitimate theatre. It was renamed in honor of America's foremost husband-wife acting couple, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, who starred in its first production, The Visit. Theatregoers can enjoy a selection of photographs from their private collection on display throughout the lobby areas. The Lunt-Fontanne has 1,505 seats and is one of The Nederlander Organization's nine Broadway theatres.

Some favorite shows performed on the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre stage that featured iconic stars are: The Sound of Music with Mary Martin (1959); Marlene Dietrich in concert (1967); Hello, Dolly! revival with Carol Channing (1978); Peter Pan revival with Sandy Duncan (1980); Beauty and the Beast with Susan Egan and Terrence Mann (1994); Kristin Chenoweth: My Love Letter to Broadway (2016); Mel Brooks on Broadway (2019); Regina Spektor: Live on Broadway (2019); Dave Chappelle Live on Broadway (2019) and many more!

Shows at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway)

Dates Production
4/30/2027 -
10/23/2024 - 6/28/2026
2/26/2023 - 5/5/2024
10/12/2019 - 8/14/2022
5/2/2019 - 7/7/2019
3/28/2018 - 12/30/2018
3/28/2017 - 1/14/2018
11/2/2016 - 11/13/2016
10/21/2016 - 10/29/2016
3/15/2015 - 8/21/2016
3/11/2013 - 1/18/2015
11/7/2012 - 12/30/2012
3/15/2012 - 8/18/2012
3/8/2010 - 12/31/2011
11/3/2007 - 8/30/2009
11/11/1999 - 7/29/2007
3/29/1997 - 3/21/1999
11/15/1996 - 11/16/1996
11/7/1996 - 11/13/1996
3/20/1996 - 5/26/1996
10/11/1995 - 1/28/1996
12/14/1994 - 12/25/1994
4/14/1994 - 5/22/1994
3/26/1993 - 5/9/1993
4/2/1992 - 4/14/1991
11/19/1991 - 1/3/1993
12/11/1990 - 1/20/1991
11/23/1990 - 12/8/1990
11/5/1990 - 11/10/1990
10/19/1989 - 12/31/1989
9/12/1989 - 9/17/1989
3/1/1989 - 3/5/1989
3/11/1988 - 5/15/1988
10/15/1987 - 10/31/1987
11/14/1986 - 1/3/1987
1/16/1986 - 2/16/1986
9/19/1985 - 12/1/1985
12/11/1984 - 1/27/1985
5/17/1984 - 6/3/1984
12/1/1983 - 12/17/1983
8/4/1983 - 9/18/1983
4/28/1983 - 7/17/1983
3/14/1983 - 3/26/1983
2/16/1981 - 1/2/1983
8/10/1979 - 1/4/1981
3/1/1979 - 8/3/1979
12/8/1978 - 12/21/1978
3/1/1978 - 7/9/1978
1/17/1978 - 2/26/1978
12/9/1976 - 2/20/1977
4/15/1976 - 6/5/1976
1/13/1975 - 12/7/1975
12/2/1974 - 12/14/1974
10/7/1974 - 11/30/1974
2/11/1974 - 4/21/1974
12/5/1973 - 2/3/1974
1/30/1973 - 5/19/1973
11/2/1972 - 11/25/1972
3/28/1972 - 8/12/1972
1/10/1972 - 3/19/1972
10/19/1970 - 1/1/1972
3/29/1970 - 4/18/1970
12/14/1969 - 12/14/1969
10/2/1969 - 11/29/1969
5/1/1969 - 6/14/1969
3/18/1969 - 3/22/1969
10/20/1968 - 11/2/1968
11/21/1967 - 6/15/1968
10/9/1967 - 11/18/1967
11/24/1966 - 4/22/1967
10/20/1965 - 6/11/1966
5/10/1965 - 6/12/1965
10/7/1964 - 5/1/1965
9/11/1964 - 10/3/1964
4/9/1964 - 8/8/1964
1/13/1964 - 3/28/1964
11/6/1963 - 11/16/1963
10/13/1963 - 10/27/1963
11/15/1962 - 6/27/1963
11/16/1959 - 11/3/1962
9/17/1959 - 11/7/1959
3/2/1959 - 3/28/1959
10/11/1958 - 2/28/1959
5/5/1958 - 7/5/1958

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Lunt-Fontanne Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway)?
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway)'s current show is Death Becomes Her which began performances on 10/23/2024.
What when was Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway) built?
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre was built in 1910.
How many seats does Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway) have?
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway) has 1519 seats.
What are the box office hours for Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway)?
Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 8:00pm Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm.
What accessibility options are there at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway)?

The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre is committed to the needs of patrons with disabilities. Accessible seating is available for this performance as indicated on the seating map.

All accessible seating locations may be purchased online, pending availability. If you do not see accessible seats available for a selected performance, it means that performance is sold out of accessible tickets and you should try selecting a different performance.

Wheelchair locations are available in the orchestra section of the theatre (pending availability). You may purchase one wheelchair and three companion seats per order if available.

For guests with limited mobility, there are seats available with folding armrests (“Aisle transfer seats”) in these locations: Orchestra (no stairs): D101, D114, F1, F2, G101, G114, R1, R2, R101, R114, T1, Z101. Mezzanine (stairs required): E 19, E20, E 114.

For low vision/deaf and hard of hearing guests, accessible seats are available in the Orchestra C 1-3, C 2-4.

The only seats that do not require steps are in the Orchestra. All Mezzanine and Box seating locations require the use of stairs.

The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre is equipped with an accessible restroom on the theatre’s first floor. They can be designated for guests with disabilities.

Theatre representatives are available to meet patrons with disabilities in the lobby of the building to escort them to designated wheelchair accessible areas.  There are no elevators or escalators at the Lunt-Fontanne.

Although animals are not permitted in the theatre, an exception is made for guide dogs and service animals. Please inform your ticket sales representative if any accommodations are required.

Headsets for sound augmentation are available at the theatre, free of charge. A photo identification is required as a deposit. For patrons with a tele coil, this theatre is equipped with an induction loop. Please set your device to the “t” setting.

This theatre offers automated closed captioning and audio description via I-Caption or on your personal mobile device with the GalaPro App.  Download from the App Store or Google Play.

 

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What were the longest running shows at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway)?
Beauty and the Beast which ran from 4/18/1994 to 7/29/2007, The Sound of Music which ran from 11/16/1959 to 6/15/1963, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical which ran from 11/7/2019 to 8/14/2022, Beatlemania which ran from 5/31/1977 to 10/17/1979 and
What show is next for Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway)?
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway)'s next show is Warriors which begins performances on 04/30/2027
What show is currently in Lunt-Fontanne Theatre?
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre's current show is Death Becomes Her which began performances on 10/23/2024
How many seats does Lunt-Fontanne Theatre have?
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre has 1519 seats.
What are the box office hours for Lunt-Fontanne Theatre?
Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 8:00pm Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm.
What accessibility options are there at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre?

The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre is committed to the needs of patrons with disabilities. Accessible seating is available for this performance as indicated on the seating map.

All accessible seating locations may be purchased online, pending availability. If you do not see accessible seats available for a selected performance, it means that performance is sold out of accessible tickets and you should try selecting a different performance.

Wheelchair locations are available in the orchestra section of the theatre (pending availability). You may purchase one wheelchair and three companion seats per order if available.

For guests with limited mobility, there are seats available with folding armrests (“Aisle transfer seats”) in these locations: Orchestra (no stairs): D101, D114, F1, F2, G101, G114, R1, R2, R101, R114, T1, Z101. Mezzanine (stairs required): E 19, E20, E 114.

For low vision/deaf and hard of hearing guests, accessible seats are available in the Orchestra C 1-3, C 2-4.

The only seats that do not require steps are in the Orchestra. All Mezzanine and Box seating locations require the use of stairs.

The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre is equipped with an accessible restroom on the theatre’s first floor. They can be designated for guests with disabilities.

Theatre representatives are available to meet patrons with disabilities in the lobby of the building to escort them to designated wheelchair accessible areas.  There are no elevators or escalators at the Lunt-Fontanne.

Although animals are not permitted in the theatre, an exception is made for guide dogs and service animals. Please inform your ticket sales representative if any accommodations are required.

Headsets for sound augmentation are available at the theatre, free of charge. A photo identification is required as a deposit. For patrons with a tele coil, this theatre is equipped with an induction loop. Please set your device to the “t” setting.

This theatre offers automated closed captioning and audio description via I-Caption or on your personal mobile device with the GalaPro App.  Download from the App Store or Google Play.

 

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What were the longest running shows at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre?
Beauty and the Beast which ran from 04/18/1994 to 07/29/2007, The Sound of Music which ran from 11/16/1959 to 06/15/1963, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical which ran from 11/07/2019 to 08/14/2022, and Beatlemania which ran from 05/31/1977 to 10/17/1979

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