Gershwin Theatre

This is the theater where ‘Wicked’ is played. The entrance to the theater is located in a tunnel and the line to get in can be long right before the doors open. And once you get inside, the theater feels grand & luxurious. The service is very nice and the prices for snacks aren’t as bad for a theater. The show itself was very enjoyable and is a great way for fans of the movie to experience the Broadway original. Overall, would definitely go if you have the chance!

I truly did get to enjoy the luxuries of Gershwin Theatre. I have the blessing to see wicked at this theater, and it was extremely enjoyable! The bar was filled with a variety of cocktails and drinks, plus a selection of snacks too. They had a large stand with merchandise available for customers whom were viewing the show. The talent of the cast was phenomenal! The check-in process was seamless, easy, and professional. Bathrooms are clean and available for use, to locate my seats, the attendance were extremely helpful and guiding.

Wonderful experience!!! Reasonable pricing for souvenirs. Doors open for security check 30 min before showtime, but the line began forming 60 min before showtime. Excellent performance by the "new" cast that began in March 2025! Comfortable seats with good acoustics. Can't beat this show for vocals!

We went to The Gershwin Theatre to see Wicked last Friday night with my daughter’s BHS Dance Company and we had an amazing experience! There was a line to get in when we got there and once the theater doors opened, the flow to get inside went smoothly. This is our second time seeing it and both times ours guest seats were amazing and we had great views. Seats are comfortable to sit on and I am on the heavy side of the scale. I loved the play and our experience was great and the play and actors were phenomenal. I would go back to The Gershwin Theatre again in the future!

We just saw Wicked on Broadway with my wife, and we had an unforgettable experience. From the moment the show started, everything was breathtaking — the vocals, the acting, the costumes, and the incredible stage effects. The story was emotional, inspiring, and so beautifully performed that we were completely captivated the entire time. We were lucky enough to go during Broadway Week, so we also got a great discount, which made the night even more special. The atmosphere in the theater was electric, and it truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime date night for us. We left smiling, amazed, and still humming the songs on the way home. Wicked is pure Broadway magic, and I can’t recommend it enough — especially if you can catch it during Broadway Week!

Went to see wicked. Build is pretty nice for its age. Seats were comfy,sound was great. Worth going to for sure. Not to mention Wicked was wicked awesome!!

Love it 😄 Absolutely incredible show! I saw Wicked for the first time and it was hands down one of the best shows I’ve ever seen in my city. So powerful, so magical — I highly, highly recommend it! ✨🎭💚

Wicked and the Gershwin will always have a special place in my heart - I was so privileged to see wicked here for the 22nd time (2nd time on Broadway) and the cast where phenomenal

Wow! What a venue for the spectacular play Wicked! Interior ambience is perfect for a high end production. Seating area is very large, perhaps the largest one that we've been to. Stage area is design so that no matter where you sit, you'll have a good view of the show. The staff was well organized, especially on getting the audience admitted into the theatre. Unlike other theatres, there are no waiting lines that stretched around the blocks, even when you arrive early. We were able to get through security, and seated within 10 min. Not sure how long will Wicked be playing at the Gershwin. But be sure to catch it if you're in NYC.

5/21/2024 Tuesday @ 7pm. Show Center Mezzanine Row D The Wicked I have long been wanted to see The Wicked. Guess what better than catching it in NYC. Amazing production and super entertaining. Loved it so much. I am no connoisseur on critiquing the crew's performance but as an audience, I feel Alexandra Socha (Glinda/witch) absolutely slayed it with her powerful voice and range of singing belting out one of the most memorable performance I have seen. Seat is comfortable and didn't feel cramp. Center mezzanine with unobstructed view.

One of my all time favorite musicals in the city that never sleeps = magical!!! There's not really a bad seat in the house but I was literally center of the room and saw everything and loved every minute of it! Wicked is a GREAT show!! If you haven't seen it you should and the Gershwin is a great theater! Highly recommend you seeing anything here.

My wife and I went to the Gershwin Theatre to see the play Wicked...and it was amazing...I loved everything about this play...it was funny...it was serious...and it gave me facts that I didn't know about The Wizard of Oz...the theatre was clean and a nice size...we had good seats in the ZZ section...really good...but being in that section...we couldn't really see all of the props (the dragon)...I loved my experience seeing a Broadway show...and we are planning on going to see another one soon

First time at Gershwin and I must say I'm very impressed. It's a beautiful venue. They have a great system moving the line quickly. Getting in and out was very easy. Comfortable seats with room to move around. Clean. And the show and actors were outstanding!

I'm very fortunate and super blessed to be able to watch Broadway Musicals & Plays in New York. The first time I watched Wicked and visited NYC was back in 2005. This legendary and award winning Musical has been showing since its debute in 2003 and I was invited to rewatch it this week. This past Monday, two of my work colleagues had plans on watching Wicked and I was wondering if maybe Rush tickets were available. Once in a while I do put in and bid for lottery tickets. To no avail, you could only purchase online tickets or walk in to the Box Office. So right at 10am, I headed straight to the theater to inquire. The cheapest tickets were in Mezzanine, instead I really wanted a good view. To our surprise, we all purchased Center Orchestra Row B at a very good price. Gershwin Theatre is right in the middle of Times Square Theatre District between 50th & 51st Streets. There is free WiFi. By far this is the largest Theater I've been to in NYC, you don't normally see escalators like most theaters. Concession stand upstairs serving drinks and snacks. Extremely clean and sanitary restroom facilities.

Yes, Wicked is showing here. Wicked gets a 10 STAR review if the show were the subject of this review! Go see Wicked if you haven't. Pretty much every showing gets sold out and the atmosphere is electric! Mary Kate Morrisey is my Elphaba! The theatre: we sat in the middle of row A. The pricing scheme might make you think you are too close, but i disagree. It's the perfect row to see every character in every scene. You see all the details of their facial expressions and the queuing from the conductor. The stage and set are phenomenal! Cons: it takes forever to get out. Everyone exits via the side doors and proceeds right into a bottleneck down the stairs. But that is the nature of these old theatres!

Fantastic experience at Wicked today. Very comfortable seating. We had one of the isles that were pretty wide for flooring. We got cocktails and the bartender was very nice. The show was fantastic.

Went here to watch Wicked and WOW this place is amazing! Getting in wasn't difficult at all especially since we weren't carrying any big bags. The stage was amazing, the musical blew me away, great lights, everything just exceeded my expectations. I can see why this is the goto place for Wicked.

I booked tickets to Wicked, my first Broadway Musical play. I have to say it was AMAZING! So good, well run and seamless! The flying monkeys, set design and special effects were really well done. 12/10! I definitely recommend this one and booking seats as close to the stage as possible. I had pretty good seats from stage but I would be willing to see this again and spend $$ to get even closer! I sat at ORCHST, Row Q, Seat 116 and it was a nice seat. Ideal if you need to run to washrooms during intermission and get ahead of the crowds because it's right at the end of row by aisle. Haha. Tip: Arrive 1hr prior to show time because line up to just get in is quite long!

Mid-sized theatre where I saw Wicked! Some seats towards the far ends are a bit obstructed, but it didn't feel like we were sitting too close to the other party. Acoustics are good. A little bit of a walk through Times Square. However, I was a bit disappointed in the fact that they sell candy, snacks, and soda like a movie theatre, and where the discarded trash from some of these patrons littered the aisles at the end of the show. The show itself was fantastic and the performers had amazing voices 2023 #102

This was a whimsical experience and Wicked was everything I could have ever hoped for! I definitely got emotional and unexpectedly cried during Defying Gravity because the actress voice was so moving! Our seats were wonderful Orchestra O115-116 and we could see the stage just perfectly. The theatre's sound was great and seats were comfortable to me. Definitely worth seeing and I'd see it again if I could!

Went to the beautiful Gershwin Theater to see the world renowned Broadway Musical, Wicked. From the moment you walk into this theater, you are surrounded by all things Oz and Wicked, at every turn. There isn't a bad seat in this theater and I loved their stadium seating configuration. The musical is breath taking, emotional, and action packed. The singing is incredible and the costumes are award winning. If you are really into Wicked, I highly suggest you take their tour, Behind the Emerald Curtain. This tour will show you what it takes to put on this majestic musical and details that are incredible. Just Google "Wicked Behind The Emerald Curtain" and purchase your tickets.

This review is for the Theatre and not for Wicked (which is 5/5). Larger slightly more modern theater than some of the others in the theater district. Slightly larger more comfortable seats with a tad bit more leg room. Bathrooms only on 2nd and 4th floors are not enough to handle intermission traffic. Bars and merch also couldn't keep up with intermission traffic. Highly suggest preordering intermission drinks if that is an option. Staff is friendly and helpful. Bits of wicked memorabilia spread throughout common areas.

My first Broadway show and it was a blast! We had great seats on the isle of the Middle Mezzanine and the view was great! No heads in the way of our view. Also there was so much leg and seat room! I was very comfortable watching the play. Wicked itself was great! It is obvious why it has been such a hit on Broadway for so long. All of the actors were great and gave a great show for us! Tip: If you need to use the restroom during intermission, make that choice at the start! Because the women's lines can get long and if you don't make it back on time they will shut the doors on you for the first 10 minutes back. If you wan't some merch make sure to buy it there because we changed our minds and came back the next day but were told they only sell during the show. Bummer there.

Can't go wrong with a show at the Gershwin! Staff was organized and we got to our seats quickly. Show was excellent. Bathroom and refreshment lines were very long, but that's to be expected.

We interacted with the theater well before going there in-person through its ticketing system, which they use a third party for. Tickets were easy to find and purchase. We arrived early as door don't open until 45 minutes before the show. There are two lines, but it looks like one so find the shorter one on the left (backside of the theater). The scanners are nice as you just walk through, not having to remove anything from your pockets. Once inside, everyone goes upstairs to the main level. There are bathrooms right out side both side doors that are easily accessible. The lines were never too bad and we were able to find our seats easily. They were great seats, in the middle and halfway back. You don't want to be too close. During the intermission, they have a full bar, but the lines for that and the merch were really long. I wasn't too impressed with the food selection, but Wicked was amazing show no matter how many times and where you've seen it, this is the best!

First time watching Broadway live and I had a blast! My previous trip to New York, the theaters were still closed so my friend and I weren't able to watch so this time we were both extremely excited. I had no doubt that the show was going to be mindblowing. It was so beautiful, heartwarming, emotional, all of the above..! I just truly enjoyed myself here. My friend also had to get my a souvenir cup and I took it home with me back to California! I loved how they let you have drinks in the theater because I know some theaters do not allow drinks. The other thing - during intermission, RUN to the bathroom. That line gets extremely long super fast , so I was glad that I dashed out as soon as I could to use the bathroom before the last hour of the show. Everyone thought that me choosing Wicked as a first live Broadway show was a great choice. It was honestly a wonderful night. Now, whenever I come to New York, I will always watch a Broadway show during my visits.

We saw Wicked and really enjoyed our experience! Theater was cleaning and comfortable. Bathrooms were maintained and everyone we interacted with on our way in was friendly. Loved every moment!

Finally got to see Wicked. On this freezing matinee day, they got people in the door and seated promptly. Looks like they have some type of app where you can order drinks and they are simply placed on the counter... (didn't try that but looks convenient) Long line for the ladies bathroom. Easy and quick seating. Ample seating size and comfort for us plus sized people. Excellent acoustics. I'd go again, in a minute to see whatever is playing here.

So cool to see this venue! Conveniently located near Times Square, this is a small enough venue that you to feel like you are privy to a fairly intimate performance. We saw Wicked, which surprisingly enough I had never seen.

Absolute wonderful time here seeing Wicked. An amazingly well-done and well-performed show, and Gershwin Theatre was a great theatre to see it in. We sat in the orchestra in row K, and they were close enough to really feel like you're in the musical - great seats. We took the subway here, and it was so easy and a quick walk to get from the station to the theatre. I saw plenty of people driving in but not sure how that situation was... did not see a lot of back-up coming in so it didn't look awful. Check-in is super easy. Have your tickets ready! It only took us like 10 minutes to get through the line to get into the venue. Wicked was everything we thought it would be and more. The show and everyone's performance was absolutely incredible and took you right into the story. We did not expect to feel as many emotions as we did watching this show. Gershwin Theatre and Wicked should be a must-stop on anyone's trip to NYC.

Wow. Nice venue. Good lighting of the production. Excellent production values. The actors and actresses in Wicked were excellent! Great stage work (okay, I used to do stage crew, lighting crew, sound crew, so I'm a show nerd - I look at how they light the production, how the stages are set up, etc.). Tip: If you get sent to the second floor for your seats, wait by the curtain before you get to the bathrooms. If you are early, they don't open that up until around 15 minutes prior to show time, and the sign you are looking for is in the dark (because of the curtains over the entrance). We got there early around 5:50. We waiting in line, which starts at the entrance, and then snakes around back the other way to the south, or out to the sidewalk and down a ways. There were shops to buy show goods on the second floor, bathrooms at the end of the second floor, and two bars on the second floor, one on each end. Prices were as expected for show drinks and candy. The show was really good - it's one to see if you are coming to New York.

Very nice theatre. Staff get you through security quickly and promptly to your seats. Theatre is very clean and comfortable. Of course the show was wonderful and the sets were well designed. A great place for a show!

Wicked never disappoints! I've seen it 3x so far, and on 2 separate occasions, I entered the in-person lottery and won $40 tickets! The seats I got from the lottery were also really good in the orchestra. I highly recommend doing the in-person lottery if you ever want to see Wicked. The show itself was amazing! Everyone's voice sounds clear and crisp, and synchronizes perfectly with the orchestra. The storyline, costumes, and props are also outstanding.

This was our first time watching a Broadway show and I will say, this theater exceeded our expectations! We were kind of balling on a budget and were scared we weren't going to get good seats to see the actors, but honestly, any seat in this theater is a great seat! The staff directing audiences and taking tickets could be a tad bit nicer, but other than that everything was great! Awesome theater and awesome show for our first time! Oh, also! Bring a jacket, it gets cold in there.

I won the Wicked lottery and was given seats in the third row all the way on the side. (Row DD, Seats 10,12) The area is a partial view and things happening on the back of the stage could not be seen and there was a lot of character staging up on the front right of the stage that blocked some of the main characters for parts of the show but it was as expected and we still had a great time. Getting into the theatre was efficient and easy. I do recommend you preordered intermission drinks and snacks as needed because the restroom lines are long and will take up your whole 15 minutes. The seats were comfortable and there was some legroom. The theatre was very cold though so bring something warm to put on.

Located in Midtown Manhattan in the Paramount Plaza building and named after composer and lyricist brothers George and Ira Gershwin, this theater has the largest seating capacity on Broadway. With almost 2000 seats, this theater is more recent opening in 1972. We really enjoyed Wicked. I was able to get orchestra seats from their website through Ticketmaster three weeks before the show for $130. It was a great show.

Enjoyed this smaller theater. Seats were comfortable, view & acoustics were great. Location was good as well, lots of hotels & restaurants within walking distance. The wait in line for the show merchandise was so long we didn't bother. The refreshment and restroom lines were almost as bad, but for both I waited in line - each is necessary after all. In a smaller venue the space is limited, so not sure how they could make this any better. Overall, I would be happy to return to see another show in this theater.

Bucket list item crossed off the list! Made it to the Gershwin Theater to see Wicked on a Thursday evening. Everything was perfect... it was a little stressful since we were driving into NY that day (from Virginia) and it rained the entire drive through Maryland and New Jersey. Needless-to-say, I will definitely learn from this "driving in" scenario but was really glad that we still made it to the theater on time and didn't miss anything. The staff at the Gershwin were super helpful and let you know the best way to get to your seat (with crossing the minimum amount of people along the way). Luckily the seats I chose were on the aisle and close to a door so it was perfect during intermission to slip out and get to the restroom before the lines grew. Lots of history is displayed with how long the show has been on Broadway. The Wicked theme is carried throughout even with a "Reality Straight Ahead" signs as you exit the venue.

Wicked: I bought tickets a month ago for a 2:00 p.m. matinee in the Orchestra section at the Gershwin Theater. We arrived about 20 min in advance, check-in was very easy and efficiently run. . The theater sells drinks and snack foods at a cost, we opted out for that. The show has an intermission which people run to the restrooms, which again, ran efficiently- fast in and out. The show started on time, it was absolutely fantastic, can't say enough, how enjoyable the show was. I would definitely recommend the show and the theater.

My first time in NY and we went and saw Wicked. We went to the box office 3 hours before the show and got amazing seats 8th row from the orchestra/stage and in the middle. The prices were great for those seats! It was super easy to get in and out of the theater. The musical itself was amazing! We got there a half hour before the show and the drink line was short and quick. The women's bathroom line during intermission was crazy long. I really enjoyed it here.

During our trip to NYC, it happened to be Broadway Week which provided great discounts on tickets. I've always loved the book Wicked so my boyfriend got us tickets to go see Wicked on Broadway which was at Gershwin Theater. The entire theater was themed for Wicked right down to the wall art which was cool. The process to get into the theater moved quickly and was well organized. The theater has areas to grab a snack, a drink, and of course merchandise. Employees were helpful in directing where to go if you felt lost. The inside of the theater was nice and seats were comfortable with an adequate amount of leg room. The show was amazing and I was happy to be attending it in this lovely theater!

Line moved incredibly fast. Heavily staffed, which made it easy to direct people to the correct entrances, and we were able to find our seats very quickly. They do sell beverages, I didn't get one but looked good from what I could tell. There are also water fountains which are really nice to have. Bathrooms are clean and spacious. Seats had plenty of room! I was pleasantly surprised. My husband even commented on how comfortable they were compared to other theaters we had been to. The show itself was great, although some parts of the show were incredibly loud. I had to cover my ears briefly, lol Upon exit, things were efficient and quick. We were back on the street to walk home in no time. My husband commented on how smooth it was getting out. He was impressed!

It was a little after 6 PM and I got the bright idea... "Hey let's go see Wicked on Broadway!" We made our way to the theater to see if we could score a couple of tickets to tonight's show. I'm so happy to say that we were able to score floor seats in the center. What a delight it was to enter the theater and see all the photos of New York's theater legends! Theater royalty! It was like a little mini museum of treasures from Tony Randall and James Earl Jones! And so many others. We walk around and see the gift shops/souvenir stand. And then we entered the theater. It's amazing to see the set and all the costumes and the wonderful catchy songs. What a lovely show and what a lovely venue. What a perfectly perfect evening.

Really loved this theatre. Unlike some Broadway venues, this one actually has decent leg room, which allows you to enjoy the play better IMO. My boyfriend and I sat dead center in row K, and these were some of the best possible seats in the house. You can see everything clearly, including the dragon that frames the top. Hot tip: the first several rows are cheaper because you don't get the full experience when you're that close to the stage. You actually want to be at least five rows back when seeing Wicked. The line to get in was breezy, staff friendly (and not stingy with the playbills), and the bathrooms and souvenir counters are easy to find. I hope Wicked stays here for a very long time because it's just an incredible show. We loved every second!

A truly magical experience. We saw Wicked here and it was an unforgettable night. It was extremely organized, clean, BREATHTAKING set, AMAZING actors, super creative drink options, and an awesome array of show merchandise. I will 100% be seeing another show here in the future. I loved it!!

Came here for wicked. It was a very nice theater . The production was great, theater was modern, clean and prices oat concession "fair" for a theater. I recommend pre paying for snacks and drinks for intermission for quick pickup. They will have it ready and waiting for you! you don't want to wait in that line

Lovely theatre! Spacious and wonderful broadway musical played here - Wicked! Good legroom. Beautiful pano of the Wicked map and fun souvenirs.

So amazing to see Wicked. Theatre, crew and entire production were out of this world. There's not a bad seat in the house. Grab a seat pad for young ones if they can't see well. An obnoxious family next to us even took two pads per kid. It's the fifth longest running show on Broadway, go see it while you can. Especially before these movies start coming out on Christmas 2024 - although I think Ariana Grande will make an incredible Glinda.

Amazing time seeing Wicked. Not a bad seat in the house. Show was great. Knocked off a star because prior to the show, there was NO ONE directing people to where they need to go to their seats. It was pretty chaotic and it was all everyone was saying in there.

Great theatre - not a bad seat in the house. Of course they know it and charge accordingly but have not been disappointed yet. I will tell you if you want a cocktail, drink one before hand. The drink prices are worse then the ticket prices.

Clean, comfortable seats, easy to pre-order drinks. We loved the show! Staff was really nice too.

This is one of the best theaters I have ever been to in NYC. Not only was Wicked an amazing show, but this theater setup was perfect. The most important thing to me when I'm going to a Broadway show is the seats set up and legroom provided. The seats at this theater have so much room that you're not on top of your neighbor. Plus, they have cushions on the bottom and so much leg room. I didn't feel cramped at all during the 2 and a half hour performance. Then the show Wicked was just spectacular. The cast was so good at their roles. The sound effects and designs were beautiful. It's definitely one of the best shows out there. Highly recommended!

Came here to watch the show Wicked. The theatre was massive but I have to say it was FREEZING. Was also very dissapointed in the employees as the person in front of me was taking pictures with FLASH and they did absolutely nothing dispite the fact it's againts the law....

Wicked! Never a bad choice. 25 years for a reason. In awe at the performance and the drinks, though they are certainly pricey, theater is not just entertainment, it's an experience.

Great venue! Easy to get to walking from many hotels in the area. The acoustics were spot on. We enjoyed Wicked this evening. What a performance!

Went to see WICKED for the FIRST time and it was fantastic!! Not only are you seeing a show it's an EXPERIENCE! The theater is so beautiful. Like a walking museum with many artificers and memorabilia!!! The staff are all courteous and professional ensuring that all likes move fast and smooth It's HUGE so much going on but it is beautiful. If you get to the show early enough, take some time to walk around and admire the beautiful. I purchased a strawberry daiquiri non alcoholic and it was delicious . I got a nice souvenir cup it was served in. Only bummer is having to drink outside the theater which I understand. I got brain freeze rushing to finish the drink by the time the show began lol. We had orchestra seats row Q and was able to see everything! Theater was very clean and well maintained. Nice restaurants in the neighborhood! Accessible by public transportation as well as a parking lot within the confides. I give the show a perfect 10! Must see

Saw Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre on Sunday night. An ideal Broadway experience with a fun show and a comfortable theater to enjoy it from. Quality: Gershwin Theatre was a wonderful place to see a show. We were able to get discounted tickets, and despite being in the higher sections, had no issues with seeing or hearing the musical. The long-tenure of Wicked at the theater has also allowed the stage to truly be transformed, adding lights and effects to make it a grand experience. Quantity: A large and spacious theater. Value: Tickets can be pricey, however look out for regular discounts. Ambiance: The Gershwin Theatre opened in the early seventies, holding short Broadway productions, until Wicked opened for a long-stay in 2003. This nearly twenty years has allowed the theater to match the aesthetic of the stage. From the moment you enter, you are immersed into the atmosphere, which is a lot of fun. The multiple levels each have bars, lounges, and bathrooms. The inside of the theater is large with comfortable seating and lots of legroom. They are sticklers about bringing food or drinks into the actual theater. Crowd: The Sunday evening show was about seventy percent filled. It is a large theater, which can easily handle a big crowd. Service: Quick and easy to get in and out. Helpful ushers and simple security process. Parking: Parking garages nearby.