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| The Walter Kerr Theatre was built in 1921 by the Shuberts in a record 60days. It seats 975, and is located at 219 W. 48th Street. Though it has had many uses since its construction, it was converted back to legitimate theatre in 1989. In 1990, it was named after theatre critic Walter Kerr, and since then, it has housed six winners of the Tony Award for Best Play: Doubt, Take Me Out, Proof, Love! Valour! Compassion!, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches.
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The Walter Kerr Theatre was built in 1921 by the Shuberts in a record 60days. It seats 975, and is located at 219 W. 48th Street. Though it has had many uses since its construction, it was converted back to legitimate theatre in 1989. In 1990, it was named after theatre critic Walter Kerr, and since then, it has housed six winners of the Tony Award for Best Play: Doubt, Take Me Out, Proof, Love! Valour! Compassion!, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches.
Other notable productions include August Wilson's The Piano Lesson and Gem of the Ocean. The musical Grey Gardens, based on the documentary, ran during the 2006-2007 season with the two female leads winning Tony awards.
A new musical A Catered Affair opened on April 17, 2008. A Catered Affair has a book by Harvey Fierstein and score by John Bucchino and stars Faith Prince, Tom Wopat, Matt Cavenaugh and Leslie Kritzer. |
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Most of the theatres are on the right side streets between 8th Avenue and Broadway from 44th to 53rd Streets. There are parking garages along the way. Please be aware, directions are subject to change due to detours, road/track work, etc.
Subways:
A, C, E - To 42nd Street, walk North to appropriate street.
N, Q, R - To 42nd Street, walk North to appropriate street.
B, D, F - To 42nd Street (at 6th Ave), walk West, and then North to appropriate street.
1, 2, 3, 9 - To 42nd Street/Times Square and walk North to appropriate street.
4, 5, 6 - To 42nd Street, transfer to shuttle to Times Square and walk North. 7 - To Times Square and walk North to appropriate street.
Trains:
Long Island Railroad to Penn Station (Under Madison Square Garden at 34th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues.) On foot, walk North (Uptown) where 7th Ave. merges with Broadway at Times Square. Theatre district is above 42nd Street.
New Jersey Transit to Penn Station (see above for walking directions).
Conrail and other Northern lines to Grand Central, transfer to shuttle to Times Square and walk North.
Metro North (Harlem, Hudson; New Haven lines) to Grand Central on 42nd Street between Lexington & Madison Aves. By foot or car, travel west on 42nd Street or any West bound cross street 5 or 6 blocks to the theatre district. By subway, take the subway shuttle to Times Square and walk North to appropriate street.
Ferry Service:
For NY/NJ call 212-225-5368 for information. Car: Queens Mid-town Tunnel into Manhattan, bear right and exit off uptown exit which will let you off @ 37th Street and 3rd Avenue. Head west on 37th to 6th Avenue, take a right onto 6th Avenue North to 45th or 47th Streets and head left to Times Square area.
Queensboro 59th Street Bridge into Manhattan, exit bridge @ 59th Street and 2nd Avenue or onto 60th Street heading East if the upper roadway is taken. Head South (downtown) on 2nd Avenue to any West bound street from 52nd Street down to 42nd Street. Head West about 6-8 blocks into the theatre district.
Holland Tunnel into Manhattan empties onto Canal Street. Stay to the right and follow directions to Hudson Street. Follow Hudson Street North which becomes 8th Avenue. Stay on 8th Avenue to 42nd Street or above for Broadway theatre district.
George Washington Bridge On upper level, first right hand exit off bridge. On lower level, exit is 175th Street/9A, North Henry Hudson Parkway. Go right where exit forks towards the Henry Hudson. Make a left at second fork and follow onto Henry Hudson Parkway South (becomes Westside Highway). Westside Highway ends at 57th Street or any eastbound cross Street ( 5 to 6 blocks).
Lincoln Tunnel Take the New Jersey Turnpike to the Lincoln Tunnel. Exit in Manhattan. Follow the signs for 42nd Street make a right onto 42nd Street. Follow to 8th Avenue (second light) making a left onto 8th Avenue heading North.
The Brooklyn Bridge Take the FDR North exit. Stay on FDR Drive to 42nd Street, go straight for about 6 to 8 blocks until you reach Times Square.
Brooklyn Battery Tunnel Gowanus Parkway from Brooklyn. Exit from the tunnel and bear left. Make a right hand turn onto West Street (Old Westside Highway) and follow to 42nd. Make a right onto 42nd Street and follow 8th Avenue. Make a left onto 8th Avenue and head North. A majority of the theatres are situated on the side streets between 8th Avenue and Broadway (to the right) from 44th to 53rd Streets. |
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Access Information Access Into Theatre:
Theatre is not completely wheelchair accessible. Please be advised that where there are steps either into or within the theatre we are unable to provide assistance.
Accessibility by Seating Section
Orchestra Location: Seating is accessible to all parts of the Orchestra without steps. Wheelchair seating is available in the Orchestra only.
Mezzanine Location: Located on the 2nd Level: up 34 steps from Orchestra.
Balcony Location: Located on the 3rd Level: up 15 steps from Mezzanine. Balcony seating is available at the Box Office only ($24/Wednesday Matinee $19).
Access Ticket Information
Performances for the Partially Sighted and Blind:
For information, please call HAI (Hospital Audiences Inc.) at: (212) 575-7663, Monday -Friday, 9am - 5pm (EST).
Access Ticket Information: To purchase, call Telecharge at: (212) 239-6222 or outside the NY metro area,: (800) 872-8997; TDD/TTY: (212) 239-2820 or TDD/TTY:(888)889-8587.
Please call: (212) 582-7678 to reserve in advance. Drivers license or ID with printed address required as a deposit.
Restroom
There is a wheelchair accessible restroom located on the orchestra level. Men's restroom is located 18 steps from Orchestra. Ladies' restroom is located 19 steps from Orchestra. |
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