Broadhurst Theatre

I came all the way from California to visit my friends and planned for all of us to go see Misery together. I had obtained wheelchair accessible seats to accommodate for my mother as well as my two friends and myself. My mother at the last moment became ill and was not going to be able to attend the performance. I let the box office know so that the accessible seats would be available for those that needed them. I was shocked that they refunded the cost for my mother’s ticket as well as providing us with three seats together mid-​orchestra. The performance was wonderful. But, knowing how well we were taken care of by the theater staff, changing our seats and giving me a refund without being requested really added to my experience. I really appreciated the efforts taken by the box office staff. Mom felt better the next day and we were able to continue to see the the sites of NYC

One of those theaters in Times Square that is situated on a block with all the major theaters and broadway shows. It’s a larger set theater with one mezzanine section floor. Acoustics are not optimal in this theater as you can barely hear the stage performers project across the theater to the back end of theater and the top mezzanine. No frills and not a lot of character for this theater itself. Also tight seating as you’ll be bumping into your seated neighbors often with any little twist.

Very nice well kept theater! Honesty– I don’t think I’ve ever been to a crappy Broadway or off Broadway theater. Manhattan always keeps it classy here! That’s one of the best things about it! I came to see «Misery» with Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf. The line to get in was all the way down the block but once they started letting people it– it moved really fast! The ushers were friendly and accommodating. The play was great! Laurie Metcalf stole the show though haha She did an amazing job of playing Annie Wilkes. And I mean Bruce Willis?! Come on! I don’t even have to tell you how his performance was! :-) Haha! Great show! I recommend seeing it if you can still get tickets while these two are still the stars!

The theater is very small. As you walk in, you are in the theater! — no hallways or corridors. The seating is nicely arranged so that you can see the stage well from any seat. We were at the back of mezzanine and could see the stage, but it was a little too far to see actors faces.
The rows are very close to each other, so my knees were right in the seat in front of me. It was quite uncomfortable but ok just for an hour and a half. Since the play we saw was fascinating, it wasn’t too bad.

Saw Misery, the Broadway play-​during previews. Laurie Metcalf was absolutely brilliant! Felt like Bruce Willis was still struggling with his lines and character… But overall a great show.
As far as the theater, small house… Perfect for the play… Every seat… A great seat! I highly recommend this intimate small theater.

I’ve seen a few shows here. I’m a little guy and the seats are cramped. Lavatories are in the lower level. Men’s room isn’t too bad.
I saw «Misery», which was only about 90 minutes with no intermission and that was okay but I think for a longer show I would have been much more uncomfortable.

I came to this theatre for the first time to see Misery and it was a pretty nice theatre. It is not a huge theatre so it feels fairly intimate (I was in Row F of the mezzanine and it didn’t feel far away, but not necessarily as close as some other theatres have been) and overall there are no bells and whistles here, but a lovely and quaint Broadway house. There was not much legroom at all in the mezzanine, but I was on the aisle so it was OK. Overall this is a very nice theatre, and have no worries (besides the legroom) if you plan on seeing a show here.

Just saw Misery here.
Small intimate no-​frills theater.
Tight seating in the orchestra section but good sight lines. Just barely ok acoustics.
Bathrooms are located downstairs. If you gotta go be prepared to walk, especially if seated in the upper mezzanine.
Doesn’t have all the bells and whistles as some of the bigger glitzier Broadway theaters but gets the job done.
Also, $ 5 for a bottle of water sucks. Better off to sneak in your water and snacks like when you go to the movies.

The theater is medium sized at the very least. Thought I haven’t been in any of the really large Broadway theaters to compare, I have been in theaters so small that «intimate» doesn’t really apply to this one.
I was seated at the right end of row C in the Mezzanine. It wasn’t all that far from the stage, since the Mezzanine overhang hits Orchestra row K, but I still put my new eyeglass prescription through its paces tonight. From what I could tell, all the sightlines in this theater are good. There are zero obstructions.
«Wait…was she a great big fat person?» Yes, Buffalo Bill, I’m roomy in the hips and still did not have much of a problem with the seating. Though it’s not the width that might be problematic. It’s the legroom.
I’m 5’9″. Though my bum right knee was against the seat in front of me, I didn’t feel too squished. I’ve been in Honda Accords with less room. The runtime for my show (Misery) was an hour and 30 minutes without an intermission and my legs didn’t cramp, so I was fine. If you keep your both feet on the floor like the good Lord intended (I’m talking to every woman on the IRT who insists on crossing their legs, as well), then an average sized person shouldn’t have a problem sitting in the mezzanine at least. Also, don’t come after doing a day’s worth of shopping with a bunch of bags. We’ve all seen that person. Don’t be that person. There is literally nowhere for you to put them.
The restrooms are located in the basement. Anyone who cares about that bit of information already knows to go before the show. Or before you even get into the theater for that matter. The older I get, the more important these things are to me.
There are bars on two levels, so don’t do the lemming thing and block the stairs for your over-​priced cocktail.
And if you want to do the whole Stagedoor Johnny thing, the stage door is to the left side of the marquee.
Overall, it’s a solid theater. Literally… solid. The seats and the floors don’t squeak and creak all throughout the show to take you out of the moment. This I’ve noticed is a problem with many of these older theaters. Not this one. If it weren’t for the legroom, it would easily be a 5 star rating. The Broadhurst is really a 4.5 star experience.

Medium sized theater. Not spectacular as other larger theater.
The seats are tighter on the lower level then that mezzanine. It that even possible?
I felt more comfortable upstairs.
The entrance is tight and cramp. The restrooms are in the basement with lots of stairs.
I did not see an elevator so for those who require one will be a difficult time moving up and down.

This review is actually for MISERY, not the actual theatre. I was trying really hard NOT to compare this play with the movie or book. It helps that I haven’t seen the movies since the 90’s! Laurie Metcalf was great, and Bruce Willis was good. There were a few little mistakes/​mishaps but it was great to see them «recover» from them. Some scenes were inappropriately hilarious! I think the folks who have seen the movie really enjoyed the play, with its famous one-​liners but I think the folks who haven’t seen the movie were left baffles by the inappropriate laughter at some «serious» scenes.
Oh, and I MUST mention the fantastic set! I wish I could have taken photos of the set — it rotated, showing each room in the house (bedroom, living room, kitchen, and exterior of the house).
All in all, a fun play! Now I want to see the movie again!
Show was 90 minutes, no intermission.

I can’t say this theater stunned me with its architecture or décor or anything else. When we came for the production of Misery, the chandeliers were only meh, the place was absolutely crowded, and at the end, the security was trying to discourage people from lingering outside to wait for friends. This place is deceptive, bigger inside than it appears to be, judging from the crowd filing in for the show. But it was clean, the ushers were pleasant, and the chairs were comfy. I know a few Unilocalers complained about the acoustics depending on where you sat. We were on the mezzanine, far right, but in the second row and didn’t have any problems hearing the dialogue. There was also a bar on every level, which the ushers were quick to point out. Not a place I’d remember in my dreams or waking moments, but definitely a comfortable theater to take in a show.

Nice and clean theatre. It’s small so every seat is a good seat.
I gave 4 stars because the seating is tight and cramped with no leg room.

Broadhurst isn’t a fantastic venue, but I wouldn’t say it’s terrible, like some reviewers have expressed. Regardless of where you sit in this small theatre, you won’t have any trouble seeing the show (unless there’s an actual obstruction or a tall person in front of you, but that’s true for the majority of venues).
I’m not sure if what I’m about to say is applicable to all events hosted at Broadhurst, but my recent visit was to see Mamma Mia! before its Broadway run ended. I was pleasantly surprised by the smooth entrance and exit process before and after the musical. On a night when the performance was sold out and the theatre was packed full of people, we didn’t find ourselves waiting in line forever or stopping every two seconds at security checkpoints. We arrived relatively early — about a half an hour before showtime, which is when guests can begin entering the building. I fully expected the scene to be a madhouse; instead, the line proceeded in (what appeared to be) an efficient, orderly manner.
Once inside, there is one booth straight ahead for purchasing merchandise, and next to it, a concession stand. No bells and whistles, but they get the job done. It’s clear that the interior isn’t shiny and new, the seats are on the older side, and the aisles are very narrow.
And yet, I didn’t find myself significantly bothered by any of these factors. Granted, I did not use any of the facilities, such as the bathroom, so I can’t speak to their state and quality. A few reviewers have mentioned issues with the sound system; however, the music was audible — and actually quite loud — during the performance I attended.
For a theatre celebrating its 98^th birthday this month (it opened its doors on September 27, 1917), Broadhurst has stood the test of time. In fact, the intimate setting brought me closer to the show and kept me engaged throughout the evening.

Saw Mamma Mia here during the winter and had one of the limited view but cheap seats. For the price of the ticket, it was a steal… it was in the fourth row and all the way to the right but even though the view was limited, I was still able to see the play and only some of it was cut off. Wasn’t a big deal.
Didn’t try the amenities, but it’s your basic $ 20 glass of wine here for a Broadway show. Long lines for the women’s restrooms during intermission, but the men’s went relatively quickly.
Decent, but older Theater. Not a bad choice.

I bought the tickets online, but the place wasn’t hard to find as it’s located in Theatre District. The building itself is really small and the box office is inside, so if there is a lot of people waiting for the play, you have to stand outside. They open the theater 30 minutes before the show.
Inside you have a small bar selling drinks and snacks. The prices are rather high and the choice isn’t much. Still it was a novel (but fun!) experience for me, watching a show while getting drunk on cocktails. It’s sad that there is no proper cloakroom and if you don’t want to leave your coat unattended somewhere near a bar you have to take it with you. It’s a problem because there isn’t much space to begin with. There is practically no leg room, especially in the first row on Mezzanine. However, being so small is also an advantage for the theatre. It means that it’s almost impossible to get a bad seat, the view is good no matter where you are sitting.
I had the pleasure of watching Mamma Mia and I have to say it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. It was funny, entertining and the cast is gifted with amazing voices. Hours seemed like minutes. I would gladly watch it again!

I came to Broadhurst Theatre for my first Broadway show (Mamma Mia!) and although I couldn’t complain about the show, I would say the theatre itself was not as expected.
All the Unilocalers who mentioned in other reviews that there is no leg room is telling the 100% truth. I am a short gal with short legs and even the legroom was too cramped for me. I felt like I was literally sitting on top of the person in front of me and if I tripped getting up out of my seat, I would have come toppling down the entire audience and landed on stage.
Not only that but the sound system was not that great either. I’m not ashamed to say that I know the lyrics to every Mamma Mia song, and I couldn’t even sing aloud since the sound was so quiet I would have put on a show for my neighbors. Also, a glass of wine costs somewhere around $ 20. No, thanks!
Had I known these two factors beforehand, I would not have visited this theatre.

The Theater: Historic or just plain old? The box office is inside the building, very small waiting area before they open the theater 30 minutes before the show. Once we walked in, small booth selling merchandise then a bar selling drinks and snacks.
The chairs in the theater… OMG!!! Super tight~ no leg room at all. We were sitting near the aisle, stood up constantly to let people pass through. Some people were coming late after the show had started, very disturbing that people had to stand up & let them through during the show.
The restroom is at the basement. Very crowded during intermission. They also sell more merchandise right next to the restroom. Since so many people were waiting in line, why not sell them something.
If you check-​in on Unilocal,they will give you a Mama Mia pin. Nothing special but just a souvenir.

This is a mixed review… if I was only talking about the theater, I would give it five stars. Went to see «Lucky Guy» here last week and went for the cheap seats in the mezzanine. We paid about 100 bucks per seat, and we never felt we needed premium seating. The view was good and the aisle seat offered plenty of leg room.
BUT be forewarned that the drink prices at the bar are stupidly expensive! For this reason, I would rate the theater with one star or less.
It cost $ 12 for a stinking tiny glass of wine in a refillable, re-​usable cup. Even worse was my Ginger & Jack. For one single shot of Jack Daniels plus Ginger Ale, my tab was $ 25!!! Never again.
The bartender was very apologetic and said that if we brought our cups back for refills, we would get a discount. But forget about it. There was no time during intermission and by that point, we had soured on the idea of drink anyway.

Broadhurst was a decent theater. When we arrived at the theater we were made to get rid of our leftovers. I was mildly annoying to me given I know that eating isn’t allowed but I followed the policy. My friend made her case to keep her dessert and the guard allowed her too. He said something like, «Oh no, desserts are different.» Then he let her through. He gave me the eye after that and I left my sandwich on the counter. He said the food would be given to a homeless person.
We had come to see A Streetcar Named Desire and I was pleasantly surprised with our orchestra seats. They were plush and a good size. Occasionally it was hard due to people moving their heads around but I managed to be able to see most of stage fine.
The bathrooms were located downstairs and I was happy to see more than 2 stalls. The line moved fairly quickly.
All in all a good experience. After the play I met Blair Underwood who was really nice and friendly. I would come here to see another play.