The Nicest Brodaway Theatre?

I accept it%26#39;s all relative ;-)

But.. I would welcome opinions on the nicest Broadway Theatre

The Architecture, History, Bar Areas, Good Views from most seats etc

The Nicest Brodaway Theatre?

Well, I%26#39;d never pick a show based on the theater, but since you asked...

I like the Marquis because of its comfortable seats with relatively generous leg room. The Shubert is the most ornate of the theaters I%26#39;ve seen. The renovations of the New Amsterdam, Hilton and American Airlines theaters are very nice.

I like the Richard Rodgers theater because the floor slopes upward more steeply than usual in the rear half of the orchestra section, so visibility from the back rows (i.e., the ones where you can actually get seats without paying a premium) is relatively good. I also think that the layout of the Vivian Beaumont is good for visibility.

To me the main problem with most bars in theaters is that they are too crowded, so those with more space are best, IMO. I%26#39;d nominate the Neil Simon theater as a good example (it%26#39;s not unusually pretty, just relatively roomy).

The Nicest Brodaway Theatre?

jensdad thanks for your response.

:-)

Not saying I would pick a show based based purely on theatre either but if it%26#39;s a toss up between equally appealing shows a nice theatre, with some history would help me decide

Sounds like theatre bars are the same the world over - squashed!

I agree it%26#39;s a bit unorthodox to pick a show based on a theater in which it%26#39;s showing, but still, try broadwaybox.com/theaters/discounttheatertick鈥?/a> to see a list of Brodaway theaters and discount tickets to their shows. Enjoy!

The most beautiful theater is the Lyceum, though it could sure use a bit of renovating. It%26#39;s a smallish jewel box, richly detailed. And the sound is great -- I once sat in the very back of the balcony, right up there next to the ceiling -- and heard every word clearly, even though there was no electronic amplification for that show.

On the same block is the historic Belasco, famous for being haunted. The movie ';No Way to Treat a Lady'; was filmed there. It also could use a renovation, but the mustiness adds to the mysterious character.

The Walter Kerr is probably the best kept of the older theaters, it%26#39;s really gorgeous inside.

On the other end of the scale, the most hideous -- to me -- are the newer theaters. The Marquis might be comfortable, but it looks like an airline terminal. The Minskoff is just a big ugly barn.

The Richard Rodgers has absolutely the best sight lines.

Can%26#39;t believe I omitted the New Amsterdam Theater, absolutely one of the most beautiful. The Palace is also gorgeous.

Unfortunately, one of the most beautiful theaters, the Mark Hellinger, was converted to a church years ago.

Thanks for the info everyone - appreciate all the opinions

Better get booking a show our trip to NY is in less than a month!

Booked Hairspray in the end.

May also go see an off Broadway show - cannot remember the precise name - A Jews Life in Brooklyn ? gets great reviews on one of the sites

I have looked at web images of some of the theatres listed in posts, beautiful designs - must really enhance the theatre experience for people!

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