Belasco Theatre

Belasco Theatre is a smaller but beautiful theatre. The orchestra seating area was smaller than expected. There was no "lobby" area really... just a small foyer then you're in the theatre. Restrooms are downstairs. Really liked how they made the ladies' room much bigger also so line moves faster.

I love this small, beautiful theatre. Almost every seat provides great views of the stage. One exception might be for the current showing of Maybe Happy Ending, where much of the show takes place on the front leading edge of the stage requiring those seating on the mezzanine and balcony sections to have to sit forward to see the front part of the stage. The setting though is intimate and comfortable.

Theater was very intimate and lots of history. Clean and staff were friendly and helpful. We saw Maybe Happy Ending and it was an amazing show. I can see why it won 6 Tony’s.

The Belasco Theatre has that classic, old-school Broadway charm — and also the seating dimensions of a Spirit Airlines flight. We saw Maybe Happy Ending there, and while the play was great, my knees are still in therapy. That said, the theatre itself is beautiful, the staff was friendly, and the vibe felt authentically “Broadway.” Just maybe do a few stretches before you sit down. You’re gonna need ‘em.

Beautiful Broadway theater currently home to Maybe Happy Ending. Rush tickets are only $40 and the box office was kind and efficient. My rush seat was obstructed by the decorative lighting but we could see most of the production. Long linesman to get into the show moved very quickly thanks to staff.

This is a gorgeous beautiful theatre with stained glass decor & vintage vibes. We sat in the mezzanine at the end of the row & we had a partial view of the stage. Just be aware: the seats are comfortable but quite small with little leg room. The bathrooms are clean & they have bar on the orchestra & mezzanine. All the staff are helpful and friendly! We saw Maybe Happy Ending! Which was a great show!

Great theatre. Was full for Maybe Happy Ending. Last minute Balcony tickets. I had some difficulty with viewing Claire and Oliver’s if they moved to the front of the stage.

I had a good view even though I was on the complete left side of the orchestra. And this was for maybe happy ending too. The trapdoors for the stage and tech also add a great element to the show Maybe Happy Ending.

The whole experience and the organized manner was amazing for tonight!!! The interior design is beautiful with a sense of history attached and I really enjoyed the seats we had. I don't think there was a bad seat in the whole theater whatsoever. A great perspective view by all. Now the show on the other hand blew me away!!!! Maybe A Happy Ending was heartfelt and transitioned to real emotions from a human perspective. I cried at least three times and the smart interactive staging was very NOW. That alone should get a separate award in my book. Yes, Yes, and MORE YES!!! #Magical#HeartWarming#Innovative #Emmotional Must see

Saw Maybe Happy Ending and absolutely loved the show--beautifully performed and emotionally resonant. However, I do want to flag an issue with the seating. From Row C in the balcony, the view of the front edge of the stage was obstructed, making it difficult to fully enjoy the performance. I found myself leaning forward for much of the show, and during key downstage moments, it was nearly impossible to see what was happening. Had I known about the limited visibility from these seats, I would have opted for a different location. It's worth noting that other theaters in town with similar balcony seating didn't present this problem for me, so this was an unexpected disappointment in an otherwise stellar evening.

What a stunning theatre! I went here today to see Maybe Happy Ending, which was also incredible! The interior architecture and decor were beautiful, and I was fortunate to have great seats with a clear view of the stage. Although it was a little snug in the seating area, I realize that's how a lot of theatres were built. The acoustics were perfect. (The bathrooms were good too.)

I really liked the Belasco theater. It's quite comfortable, with enough room to stretch out your legs in front of you. The orchestra is nicely spaced out so that the person in front of you is at least 5 aisles ahead, so it doesn't disrupt your sight of you. Maybe Happy Ending was a great show to see here.

Beautiful theatre. Glad we finally got to see the inside. The last show we were supposed to see canceled before previews. The staff was friendly. Clearly, you select by the show, but thankfully there's an amazing show to see there now.

Came here to see Maybe Happy Ending, and the venue is very standard for NYC theatres, beautiful but not without its quirks. It can be a little tight, there are generally lots of stairs, tiny bathrooms, and some seats have obstructed views but I really enjoyed my seat and the show, you kind of forget about all the rest when the show starts. Great show, definitely deserving of all its Tony wins, see it if you can snag a ticket!

This review is strictly for the theater and not the musical. What a horribly designed theater. I won the lottery for maybe happy ending and got seats on the right side of the balcony. I was in shock when I sat down and saw 6 poles spanning across the entire balcony. The box seats were also extended more than normal theaters so our view was obstructed along with the light that hung below the box and missed a lot of action that took place on the right side of the stage. My back hurts after the show because I sat there leaning forward for the entire duration of the show due to the railing being too high for people in row A to see so those people were leaning forward leading to a wave effect of everyone else sitting behind to lean forward as well. This is the case all across the entire balcony and not just limited to the partial view seats on the sides. The theater is very small. The exit door next to our seats leads you directly to the outside and one person decided to open it in the middle of the show in the middle of winter so it got really noisy and cold with wind blowing on us. I can't complain too much as I purchased my tickets at a discounted price but they should not have sold those tickets to anyone. In fact I've been watching musicals for 29 years and never have I encountered so many seats listed as "partial view". I would be angry if I had purchased these tickets at full price and upset that people who pay for rush tickets probably paid less than what I paid but had much better seats. I've won the lottery 3 times and wasn't able to go the first 2 times. The fact that lottery winners get such horrible seats is probably why it's so easy to win these tickets and I should've done more research before I purchase these tickets. If you do want to go, avoid buying seats at the balcony altogether and at least 3-4 seats on either side whether you're in the orchestra or mezzanine. The one star I gave was for the restrooms as they were clean with many stalls and I didn't have to wait in line at all. The musical however, was fantastic with amazing stage design and cast. Music was ok but not memorable. However, the singing was phenomenal and made up for it. The stage was innovative and interesting. The storyline was funny yet heartbreaking at the same time. I would definitely watch it again but with better seats so I can rewatch the actions that I've missed with the worst seat possible.

My friend and I saw Maybe Happy Ending at the Belasco last weekend. The theater is pretty standard for Broadway. Great show, theater with historic character, but with seats that aren't that comfortable, aisles that are too tight together, and seats that have slightly obstructed views. All in all, pretty standard for Broadway. I'd neither go out of my way or avoid it - it's all about the show, not the theater, anyway!

This is probably one of the oldest theatres around with it s high vaulted ceilings, steep stairs and more. It is located smack in the middle of the theatre district (b/w Broadway and 6th) . It has a capacity of around 1,100 people and some say it feels intimate. However, others say the seats are small and uncomfortable, especially for people with long legs. Originally known as the Stuyvesant Theatre, it was built in 1907 and designed by architect George Keister for impresario David Belasco. It is across three levels and has been operated by The Shubert Organization since 1948. Both the facade and interior of the theater are New York City landmarks.

Came to the Belasco Theater to see the play, Appropriate. The theater has a large stage, comfortable seating, and good acoustics. The play was INTENSE and had prominent performers: Sara Paulson (American Horror Story) and Corey Stoll (House of Cards). If you would like to go through many emotions and be on the edge of your seat, go see Appropriate, before the end of its run, on June 23.

I came here to watch two shows on different times and dates of course. I saw the Girl from the North Country and Maybe, Happy Ending. The set design was great for the second show. We sat where there was partial view for some performances, but it wasn't that bad. If you need to use the restroom there's more than one as there's one on each floor.

This is more of a review of Maybe Happy Ending rather than Belasco Theater, although the theater was stunning. The one thing is that on the 3rd floor, aka the balcony, essentially the railing covers the stage's front view for everyone sitting there other than those who are in the first row. Every time the actors walked to the front of the stage, everyone had to stand up. Here are my favorite parts about Maybe Happy Ending! - I loved the entire aesthetic of the show! It honestly gave such Korean and East Asian vibes, almost like if Wes Anderson directed a show in Asia with all the soft palette colors. - The set design was also absolutely incredible as I have never seen a stage before that used the curtains so much to center around what they wanted the audience to focus on. I really hope the set designer receives a Tony for this one. There was this one scene where they were trying to emulate a forest with fireflies where they pulled up the curtains and all the musicians were playing their instruments on the moving circular stage while a grand piano was in the middle. This scene felt so K-Drama to me and made me almost cry. - The show was essentially 2 hours nonstop and I have to give props to Darren Criss and Helen Shen who performed from beginning to end, also nonstop. - The storyline was wonderful! I think the ending after they return from Busan was a bit long and didn't need that part, but I love this exploratory aspect of the human/robot capacity to love. It was a love story but not really. - The outfit was everything! I'm definitely going to be copying what Helen Shen wore in my daily life. Overall, fantastic show where I felt completely broken afterwards. I cannot recommend it even more.

I saw Appropriate tonight with Sarah Paulson and Corey Stoll. It was a fabulous play! As for the theatre though - yikes. Soundproof much? We had nice center seats but my god at some points I couldn't even hear the actors deliver their lines. It was soooo loud - you heard all outside noise from the sidewalk and therefore was extremely distracting. Also how annoying to hear outside noise from the interior of our seats that we paid good money for, woof! Stood in line to grab waters (2 is $12) and there was no candy. I was surprised! Only salty stuff: Pringles, peanuts and Halls Cough Drops lol. 3 stars bc the theatre genuinely needs to soundproof. It's the worst theatre I've been to and I'm so sad because the play was SO good.

Got a last minute ticket for Appropriate. Big fan of Corey Stoll and the storyline was very interesting. The play did NOT disappoint! Like others have pointed out the soundproofing is pretty bad and you can hear the sirens outside. Seats weren't the comfiest but that may be because I was sitting for almost 3 hours. Leg room was pretty bad.. Great views from anywhere in the theatre, I sat up in the mezzanine

Outstanding venue, albeit one the small side. As such, the amenities are challenging to use. Was there even an area for merchandise sale? After the show, one hour 45 minutes, I was not permitted to use the restroom, as we had to leave!?! Granted we are going against the flow of those exiting, but Times Square/Broadway is no place to be searching for a restroom - especially after a show with no intermission.

I came here to see How to Dance in Ohio. The Belasco Theatre is a beautiful, classical theatre that has been around over 100 years. In fact, the place is actually a New York City landmark, which means they are not allowed to alter its appearance. Being inside this place is like stepping back in time. The place is also more more intimate than other Broadway theatres. There are only about 1,000 seats inside. Many other Broadway theatres have 1,500-1,700 seats. This increases the chances of getting a good view of the stage. We were all the way on the very left and even then, the view of the stage was not obstructed.

Two of my favorite shows that I've ever seen (How to Dance in Ohio and Maybe Happy Ending) have played here, so I'm very fond of this theater. They're more ADA-friendly than other theaters; although I didn't need to use them, I appreciate that they have closed captioning available.

A beautiful theatre that while older, provides decent and comfortable seating and leg room. Be sure to check out the murals the outline the theater-they don't make them like this anymore. It is a small theater and tucked right along the sidewalk so you do occasionally hear sirens, etc. emanating from the street. Perhaps better insulation fire doors (that open to the street) could help remedy? Drinks and bathrooms are located downstairs and par for the course, drinks aren't cheap. I have hear that sight lines from the balcony are sometimes blocked but no issues in my orchestra seats.

Absolutely LOVED the show here - Appropriate with Sarah Paulson - but my review is for the theatre, not the show. 1) Please soundproof better! This is the worst I've ever experienced in terms of hearing noises from the outside. Could constantly hear those guys in the overpriced bicycle carts blasting music during the show & even just regular traffic. 2) No candy? All they had were peanuts and Halls cough drops?? Set was great though, show was great.

I actually saw Aint No Mo here in its very limited run over a year ago. The play I did overall enjoy but even compared to other Broadway seating it was very tight. I had to almost stretch to the side and have my legs kind of all in the next seating area so lucky I did have some room. Overall, that play should have had at least a few more months in its run but it is what it is and nothing you can do about that now in 2024.

The Belasco theater had comfortable seats great view and the play. Good night. Oscar was wonderful.

I have been to many theaters in NYC and this one is no different but what is different is that the staff who work here are super nice and friendly and were thanking us for coming to the show. Also this theater had bathrooms on the balcony which was very convenient. They also had a guy going around before the show started selling wine, snacks and water. So I did nit need to go back downstairs and wait on a line ....score!!!

I've been to many theaters, but this was my first NY-Broadway theater production. The inside building itself was gorgeous and ornate. Stunning decor and had a smaller, more personal feel than I'd expected... altho I have nothing to base my "expectations" on. We saw GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR (starring Sean Hayes) from the mezzanine level and our view was great. I can't imagine a bad seat in the house! Spectacular 1st Broadway experience!

The Belasco is one of those ornate older theaters that provides an intimate setting for shows and causes much gawking at the ceilings, walls, and stage surrounds in the interim. We visited for Girl From the North Country, the quasi-musical that incorporates the music of Bob Dylan. True, we are huge Dylan fans, and it helps to be somewhat familiar with his music, but the artful weaving together of several songs is still beautiful, whether or not you realize that is what's occurring. The musicians are on on the stage, which adds to the effect in a way that can't be achieved with an orchestra pit. IMO, the songs, and the way the actors and musicians presented them, were the best part of the show. The story runs a bit sad otherwise. But back to the theater...the seats are comfortable and not as crammed together as in some older theaters. We had orchestra seats and a good view. The restrooms are spacious and located downstairs from main level. They sell concessions and merch in the front lobby. The temperature was comfortable. All good. The ceilings and box seats are stunning. We bought tickets online ahead of time and they were sent electronically a couple of weeks before the show, along with explicit instructions on how to use them and what to expect at the show. In June 2022, they were still requiring masks, so we felt comfortable there in the midst of a resurgence of the pesky pandemic. The staff is augmented by a plethora of volunteers/moonlighters, who were on top of their game as far as informing the audience and keeping everyone following the rules. Overall, a wonderful experience and we would absolutely take in a show here again.

It's aways exciting when the Broadway actor and/or play you love so much wins a Tony. Sean Hayes won for Lead Actor in a Play for his role in "Good Night, Oscar," which was well deserved. Oscar Levant is depressed, loves his prescription pills a little too much, is a genius on the piano (which we get to witness), oh, & is checked into a mental institution. He's temporarily released to appear on a late-night talk show; his angst & witty anger is difficult to watch, but I get the sense that, in some part, most people can relate. What a performance! I highly recommend seeing "Good Night, Oscar" before it's due to close in August. The seats in the medium-sized Belasco Theater feel close to the stage; I really felt connected to the actors & the action unfolding in front of me. The wooden paneled ceiling is dramatic & gorgeous. An amazing theater, & right now, they've got a Tony winner on their stage, so go, go, go!

The staff made sure my accommodation was met. Multiple staff members made sure I was properly set up and taken care of as I exited. The theater is lovely and the staff is stellar.

The Belasco is a bit smaller, and is more beautiful, than the average Broadway theater. The seats thankfully seem an inch or two wider than what I'm used to in Broadway theaters. Leg room is about the usual, you'll have to stand to allow anyone to get by in your row. We had third row seats and they were perfect. Had a great view of the action, and, a word of caution, the stage is set pretty high, so as you get to the second and particularly the first row, the stage looms pretty high above you.

First up, the production of Girl from the North Country was excellent!! All of the performances were so wonderful. The music of Bob Dylan was performed beautifully. Great cast ! Highly recommend! The theater is beautiful and the seats were pretty comfortable compared to many I've been in. Covid protocols require a mask and the staff did a very diligent job enforcing the rules and reminding people to keep them on at all times. Great experience!

Was a beautiful theatre! The architecture is amazing and no seat was a bad seat! We saw how to dance in Ohio, which wasn't our fave the first half, but it got much better after intermission! Highly recommend this theatre for any show! Loved spending time just looking around inside!

What a beautiful theater! I had the pleasure to attend the "Girl from the North Country" while at the theater. We were lucky to sit in the orchestra section. The seats were comfortable as long as you are average size. If you have too much stuff, the legroom would be snug so don't carry too much stuff. When someone pass through, I recommend you stand up to let them past. The building and ceiling are gorgeous. I am not sure how the bathrooms are but there are restrooms available.

We were SO SAD about this theatre's sound proofing and the play's poor sound design. We paid more than $600 for 3 tickets in the orchestra to see Appropriate. The play was so good, but we had trouble hearing the actor's dialogue during the entire play. We heard sirens and car alarms from outside the theatre. I was frustrated because I missed so much of the dialogue, I could barely follow what was happening in the play. The men's low voices were especially hard to hear. I have never had this experience in any theatrical show. How terrible for the actors who did so well, and for all of the other people who invested their hearts and souls to work on this play. The venue's sound proofing is a major problem. I will never see any show at this theatre again unless they do something very serious to address their sound issues.

Came to see Ain't No Mo' - a new broadway comedy. The theatre seats were a little crammed but I was sitting in the 3rd road orchestra center and it was a great view of the whole show! My second time at this theatre

Saw we were at the Belasco theatre for the new play Ain't no more and amazing new play. And the interior of the theatre is beyond beautiful.

Really cool theater that is small enough that even the worst seat still seems pretty good.

Loved this historic landmark theater! Checked out 'the girl from the north country' and it was great! Seats about 1500 I'd say? Smaller than other NYC theaters I've been to.

I'm 5'11" tall and I've never see such little legroom in a theater. My knees are wrapped around the head of the person in front of me in the mezzanine.

The Belasco Theatre is one of Broadway's most beautiful with its elaborate architecture built in 1907, designed by architect George Keister, for the 'impresario', playwright and director, David Belasco, who had a duplex penthouse office / apartment on the top floor of the theater. I have had the pleasure of seeing the magically talented Mark Rylance perform in three plays here: TWEFLTH NIGHT, KING RICHARD THE III and most recently FARINELLI AND THE KING. If you ever get a chance to see Rylance perform you will never (yes, never) be disappointed.

The Belasco Theater is another gem of the collection of New York City Theaters. Located in the heart of Manhattan Theater District it has been the venue of innumerable and memorable performances. I went to see " Farinelli and The King". The theater is a beautiful theater from the early 1930s, Art Deco peak time. The ceiling have Tiffany lightning and panels. It is gorgeous. During intermission I was mesmerized by its beauty. The theater ha s good views from almos every seat. A joy to come here.

Saw the Tuesday performance of Farinelli and the King the week after opening night with a $32 general rush ticket I purchased around noon. The box office attendant was pleasant and professional, but there was only one long line for both will call and same-day purchases. The half hour leading up the show was rather unpleasant for me. The bag and ticket check at the front doors proceeded as expected, and I made my way up four flights of stairs to the Balcony section before confronting the most condescending usher I've ever met while trying to find the men's room. This short-haired, short-tempered woman in glasses assigned to the odd-numbered section of the Balcony barked at me the first time I asked her where the restroom was and then again hollered at me to show her my ticket. (As it turns out, the men's WC is a discreet, inconspicuous two-stall room at the very top of the Balcony section that.) The Belasco is a beautiful performance venue, with Tiffany lamps, stained glass panels, and a high ceiling like the Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall. Seat pitch was sufficient, though I still had to get up to let people pass. Row B seats in Balcony were very partial view, thanks to the railing and the box seats (whose views were even more obstructed), but I still got to see the most important parts of the stage. The set is pretty sparse: a few pieces of furniture, an doorway upstage, and a center trapdoor. My favorite parts of the set design were the real candles that dripped wax from the candelabra overhead during the show and Farinelli descending in a harness like a cherub. The orchestra/pit is in the highest level backstage, above the two levels of stage seating. The show as a whole was generally unengaging, short on story and character development, and apparently designed to showcase only two things: Farinelli (counter-tenor Iestyn Davies) and the King (Mark Rylance), to the detriment of everything else and without either of whom the show would have minimal appeal. Some of the musical numbers are clumsily shoehorned in, without any attempted introduction or transition. The show kind of felt like an episode of Glee: bare bones dialogue and some covers of songs loosely sewn together by a tenuous throughline. An NYU student in my row and two people in the row in front promptly left at intermission. My primary interest in the show was hearing a counter-tenor perform live, so I stayed for the duration of the entire performance. I left entertained but emotionally unfulfilled (and a little scarred by the hostile 6-foot female ogre usher in glasses). Did I enjoy the show? Yes! Mark Rylance fans will probably feel the same way. Would I see it again? Nope, not even for free.

Went to see Appropriate last night. The Play and acting was phenomenal. I had very unpleasant experience with security person R.ELMORE. He was Very rude and had horrible attitude. My backpack beeped walking through metal detector as I had metal house keys in there . He went through my bag not finding anything and said that my coffee cup ( entirely plastic) beeped and as I got my backpack back, I suggested that most likely my keys beeped. He turned around I said " You want more?", he demanded to give my backpack to him for additional inspection. He went through my stuff ( I had my work clothes, underwear..) piece by piece obviously completely out of anger. I never had this happen not even in airport or any other theatre. Mr. R ELMORE you should not be working this job as we come to theatre to enjoy and pay a LOT of money for it . I fully understand that we have to get through metal detector and bag checks but NEVER in my life I had my back checked TWICE !! when going to see a broadway show . Please , Belasco provide your security personnel with some training class about manners and respect for paying customers. Their personal attitudes should not ruining our theatre experience.

Stunning old time Broadway theater, spectacular Tiffany glass ceiling. We sat on the stage for Network with Bryan Cranston, an interesting and exciting experience that allows you to view the crew and actors from a completely different perspective. It also makes you acutely aware of some flaws, like having to run escorted, out the side back door, down the ramp, down the block and through the lobby to head down stairs to use the bathroom. This may seem thrilling, but after some cocktails and an evening that is in the teens, with coats checked, it is chilling !!! The bathrooms, obviously redone, are the nicest and most modern and plentiful of any that I have ever seen. It used to be that the ladies room had 2 old decrepit stalls.... not here at the Belasco. Creme tile with hints of sea foam green down a hallway the length of the Shining hall, was quite impressive. The entire lower level was a plush den with a long bar that was quite inviting. The staff was wonderful and tolerant of the pre theater, on stage question and photo opportunities. Copper stage floor... very interesting !!!

10/16/2021 Girl from the North Country: If you are going to book tickets and thinking of getting Balcony seats, DO NOT CHOOSE Row 101 to 114. That is the front end of the Balcony and you will never have a good view of the entire stage specially the front stage. I bought tickets and choose seats 101 to 103, because I do not like to be in front of tall people where their heads will be blocking my view. This is my first time to be in there and to my surprise, the long bar that holds the lights were directly in front of us. We have to scoot forward to see the entire stage. We only see the middle to back of the stage in our line of sight if we seat back. Here's the fun part, I reached out and speak with the Usher assigned this night and told her about our concern. Instead of hearing me out, she said sarcastically "You bought the tickets, right!?" I was stunned about her reply. I think she needs to retire. All I want to ask is to be re-seated to another section since there were a lot of empty seats! The show is very nice! My family enjoyed the entire musical and we loved it. I highly recommend for Broadway show fans to watch "Girl from the North Country".

An intimate venue accommodating about a thousand guests, the Belasco Theatre draws the audience in and makes them feel like part of the show. I was there recently to see Network, featuring Bryan Cranston, and it was an experience I won't soon forget. The play itself is phenomenal (it's no surprise that its run was just extended through June), and while Cranston's performance is amazing, I believe that the theatre's size and stage setup play a role as well. I wasn't seated in the front row, but I may as well have been. From my view in the orchestra, I could clearly see the actors and arrangement of certain props and background details. Technically, I had partial view tickets, but I can't say that I missed any pivotal moments. Plus, during the scenes that occurred on the far right where I couldn't see everything, there were television screens broadcasting the actors' interactions with each other. Like I mentioned, though, these instances were few and far between, and never critical to the overarching story. And of course, I can't speak for seats outside of the orchestra section, or for shows other than Network. The seats are cushioned and fairly comfortable, compared to some Broadway theatres. The security and ticket checking process upon arrival is efficient, and the Belasco employees are friendly. The theatre itself is over a hundred years old, but its beautiful stained glass ceilings and detailed paneling have been preserved, and are truly a sight to behold.

Nice theater but I feel like I can't speak much on the views, SINCE I GOT TO SIT ON THE STAAAAAAAGE. Important stuff to know: bathrooms downstairs, and plenty so there was no wait before the show (don't know about intermission) Stage door was next to the Un Deux Trois restaurant next door, which was a surprise for the diners in the window when Bryan Cranston came out for autographs after Network. There is another stage door on the opposite side of the theater but that was used for the on stage seating so I don't know if they use that door for other shows.

A hike to the balcony but a beautiful theatre. There is minimal legroom which is typical for authentic Broadway theaters.

Saw "Network" at The Belasco Theater. This isn't a play review but must say that the production was phenomenal with excellent direction and acting (especially Bryan Cranston). The Belasco Theater is nicely renovated with decent leg room and a beautifully restored wood and tiffany glass ceiling. We had aisle seats in the right orchestra with a very good line of sight. As with most vintage theaters one must trek downstairs to go to the rest room, but at least The Belasco has two small ladies' rooms to accommodate the fairer gender's personal needs. The lobby is small so one must line up outside to go in, not a problem on a nice day but unpleasant in the rain. The theater is located near 6th Avenue, a bit east of the Times Square hordes.

Simply put, my experience here was magical. I saw my first Broadway play, Network. This is a story that was ahead of its time when it premiered as a film, and it's still relevant today. Bryan Cranston was phenomenal and so was the rest of the cast. The venue conveys a feeling of splendor via the architecture. We were seated off to the side and still had a good vantage point. Even though it seats quite a few people, the theatre still has the air of intimacy, which I liked a lot. And to finally watch everyone bow at the end was a moving experience.

I've seen at least three shows here. Like many Broadway theaters, it has lovely architecture and decor. I've had seats in the orchestra, first balcony, and the nosebleeds. With the exception of the orchestra seats, the rows are REALLY close together. Keep that in mind if you, like me, need to stretch your legs out.

Easily my favorite theatre in NYC. The restoration of the space is stunning and the size is intimate enough to make you feel like you're in the cast, crew, and house staff's living room. Gorgeous jewel of a Broadway theatre that highlights the preserved architecture of years past. I've seen several shows here and don't know if I'm more excited for the production or to sit in the Broadhurst once more. I don't think there'd be too many bad seats in the house - maybe if you're too extremely far left or right of center you could have some minor sight line challenges, but the depth make you feel close to the action from any row (including standing room, where I caught Network).