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Address:
1564 Broadway
New York, NY

Built: 1913

Seating Capacity: 1743

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Palace Theatre (Broadway) Seating Chart

Palace Theatre (Broadway) History

"Playing the Palace" has been the dream of many performers since the theatre opened in 1913. For many years the Palace Theatre was the preeminent vaudeville theatre in the country and an engagement in this theatre meant that a performer had "made it." The who's who of entertainment royalty have performed on this stage, including Ethel Barrymore, Harry Houdini, Will Rogers, Ethel Merman, Judy Garland, Jerry Lewis, Harry Belafonte, Bette Midler, Shirley MacLaine, and Diana Ross. In 1965, The Nederlanders turned it into a legitimate theatre for the opening of Sweet Charity starring Gwen Verdon. Since then, it has housed star-studded hits including Lauren Bacall in Applause and Woman of the Year, Richard Kiley in Man of La Mancha, George Hearn in La Cage aux Folles, and Keith Carradine in The Will Rogers Follies. In 1994, the theatre was transformed to house Disney's Beauty and the Beast, which was followed by their musical, Aida. The Palace has 1,740 seats and is one of The Nederlander Organization's nine Broadway theatres. It is co-owned with Stewart F. Lane.

The Palace Theatre was the original home to La Cage aux Folles (1983) starring Gene Barry and George Hearn; Beauty and the Beast (1994) starring Susan Egan and Terrence Mann; Aida (2000) starring Heather HeadleyAdam Pascal, and Sherie René Scott; Legally Blonde: The Musical (2007) starring Laura Bell BundyChristian BorleRichard H. Blake, Orfeh, Andy Karl and more; Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (2011) starring Will SwensonNick AdamsKeala Settle and more; An American in Paris (2015) starring Robert FairchildLeanne CopeBrandon UranowitzJill PaiceMax von Essen, and Veanne Cox; Sunset Boulevard (2017 revival) starring Glenn Close; The SpongeBob Musical (2017) starring Ethan SlaterDanny SkinnerLilli Cooper and others, plus many more!

The Palace Theatre has been closed since 2019 for massive renovations, including elevating the theatre above street level. Construction is expected to finish in 2023.

Shows at the Palace Theatre (Broadway)

Dates Production
12/31/2026 -
10/8/2025 - 1/3/2026
3/10/2025 - 6/28/2025
10/19/2024 - 12/8/2024
5/28/2024 - 6/15/2024
11/6/2017 - 9/16/2018
2/2/2017 - 6/25/2017
3/13/2015 - 10/9/2016
6/2/2014 - 7/20/2014
10/3/2012 - 1/5/2014
2/28/2011 - 6/24/2012
2/23/2009 - 1/2/2011
12/3/2008 - 1/4/2008
4/3/2007 - 10/19/2008
10/2/2006 - 1/3/2009
3/28/2006 - 6/3/2006
3/25/2006 - 5/28/2006
2/20/2005 - 9/25/2005
12/17/2004 - 12/18/2004
9/15/2004 - 2/25/2006
2/25/2000 - 9/5/2004
12/1/1999 - 1/2/2000
1/7/1997 - 1/8/1997
3/9/1994 - 9/5/1999
12/26/1993 - 12/30/1993
3/12/1992 - 3/12/1992
5/1/1991 - 9/5/1993
6/22/1987 - 6/22/1987
6/12/1984 - 6/12/1984
8/21/1983 - 11/15/1987
5/2/1983 - 5/2/1983
4/7/1982 - 3/31/1984
3/29/1981 - 3/13/1983
12/9/1980 - 1/4/1981
12/13/1979 - 8/24/1980
8/3/1979 - 10/17/1979
4/19/1979 - 4/29/1979
3/20/1979 - 3/28/1979
12/27/1978 - 3/4/1979
1/31/1978 - 4/30/1978
9/13/1977 - 12/31/1977
5/19/1977 - 7/10/1977
2/7/1977 - 3/5/1977
11/19/1976 - 12/5/1976
9/27/1976 - 10/2/1976
7/9/1976 - 7/24/1976
6/14/1976 - 7/3/1976
4/19/1976 - 5/1/1976
12/26/1975 - 1/4/1976
11/4/1975 - 12/14/1975
6/7/1975 - 7/19/1975
2/20/1975 - 5/31/1975
12/4/1974 - 1/12/1975
11/25/1974 - 11/30/1974
5/19/1974 - 5/19/1974
1/17/1974 - 11/3/1974
12/31/1973 - 1/6/1974
12/3/1973 - 12/23/1973
5/9/1973 - 6/23/1973
1/15/1973 - 2/4/1973
10/16/1972 - 10/21/1972
10/2/1972 - 10/8/1972
3/26/1970 - 7/27/1972
5/2/1969 -
4/8/1968 - 4/26/1969
1/30/1968 - 3/30/1968
10/12/1967 - 12/31/1967
8/28/1967 - 10/7/1967
7/31/1967 - 8/26/1967
2/8/1967 - 2/8/1967
1/18/1966 - 7/15/1967
12/15/1959 -
9/26/1956 - 1/9/1957
10/14/1953 - 11/10/1953
1/18/1953 - 4/26/1953
1/1/1953 - 1/1/1953
4/12/1952 - 5/9/1952
3/1/1952 -
10/31/1931 -
2/28/1931 -
5/15/1923 - 5/15/1923
9/18/1915 - 9/18/1915
5/5/1913 -

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Palace Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Palace Theatre (Broadway)?
Palace Theatre (Broadway)'s current show is SpongeBob SquarePants which began performances on 11/6/2017.
What when was Palace Theatre (Broadway) built?
Palace Theatre was built in 1913.
How many seats does Palace Theatre (Broadway) have?
Palace Theatre (Broadway) has 1743 seats.
What are the box office hours for Palace Theatre (Broadway)?
The Palace Theatre is currently closed..
What accessibility options are there at Palace Theatre (Broadway)?

New accessibility information will be available upon reopening in 2023.

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What were the longest running shows at Palace Theatre (Broadway)?
Beauty and the Beast which ran from 4/18/1994 to 7/29/2007, Aida which ran from 3/23/2000 to 9/5/2004, La Cage aux Folles which ran from 8/21/1983 to 11/15/1987, Beatlemania which ran from 5/31/1977 to 10/17/1979 and
What show is next for Palace Theatre (Broadway)?
Palace Theatre (Broadway)'s next show is The Lost Boys which begins performances on 12/31/2026
How many seats does Palace Theatre have?
Palace Theatre has 1743 seats.
What are the box office hours for Palace Theatre?
The Palace Theatre is currently closed..
What accessibility options are there at Palace Theatre?

New accessibility information will be available upon reopening in 2023.

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What were the longest running shows at Palace Theatre?
Beauty and the Beast which ran from 04/18/1994 to 07/29/2007, Aida which ran from 03/23/2000 to 09/05/2004, La Cage aux Folles which ran from 08/21/1983 to 11/15/1987, and Beatlemania which ran from 05/31/1977 to 10/17/1979

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