You can see the glitzy facade of the Nederlander Theatre on a walking tour of Manhattan’s Theater District—these tours provide historical information about the venues and may let visitors enter some theaters. The best way to experience the theater is by seeing a show; book your ticket in advance for better seating. The Nederlander Theatre has hosted productions includingPretty Woman: The Musical,Guys and Dolls, andRent, which ran from 1996 through 2008.
Nederlander Theatre is a must-visit for lovers of the theatrical arts and New York history.
The theater has accessible seating for visitors with disabilities.
There is one wheelchair-accessible restroom on the Orchestra level.
You can purchase refreshments at the bars on the Orchestra, Mezzanine, and Third Floor levels.
The theater does not have a dress code.
Located in the heart of Manhattan’s Theater District, the Nederlander Theatre is easy to get to from anywhere in the city by public transit. The nearest subway station is Times Square - 42nd Street, a 2-minute walk away and served by the N, Q, R, W, 1, 2, 3, and 7. Subway riders can also take the A, C, or E to 42nd Street-Port Authority, a 3-minute walk away.
Show times vary depending on what is playing, but typically there is an evening performance Tuesday through Saturday, a matinee performance on Sunday, and an additional matinee on Saturday. It is recommended that you arrive at least 15 minutes before curtain in order to find your seats and get settled. Latecomers are seated during suitable breaks.
At the end of Rent's long run in 2008, the theater underwent renovations, reopening in 2009 with Guys and Dolls. During the restoration, records were discovered indicating that the venue was built as a carpenter's shop in 1920. This makes the Nederlander one of a handful of Broadway venues not originally built as a theater—the others include the Winter Garden, which was originally the American Horse Exchange.
