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Lena Horne Theatre displays 'Lena Horne' in gold cursive lights on the overhead awning above the entrance into the theatre as well as a 'Lena Horne' street sign coming out from above in gold all-caps lights.

Lena Horne Theatre

256 W 47th St New York, NY 10036

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SIX the musical
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Box Office Hours
Monday–Saturday: 10:00AM–8:00PM
Sunday: 12:00PM–6:00PM

Tickets
Purchase SIX tickets online now or visit the office Lena Horne Theatre box office.

Group Tickets (10+)
Book online or call 800-714-8452. Planning a group of 10 or more to see SIX on Broadway? Connect with our group sales team for help choosing dates, comparing prices, and securing group tickets at the Lena Horne Theatre for schools, tour groups, celebrations, and more.

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Public Transportation

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About This Theatre

Built in 1926 and originally named the Mansfield Theatre, the Brooks Atkinson Theatre was renamed in 1960 to honor the famed New York Times drama critic Brooks Atkinson. On November 1, 2022, the Brooks Atkinson Theatre was renamed the Lena Horne Theatre in recognition of the legendary entertainer and civil rights activist, becoming the first Broadway theatre to be named for a Black woman.

This intimate playhouse is popular with theatergoers having housed a long list of distinguished dramas and comedies starring such talents as Matthew Broderick, Glenn Close, Richard Dreyfuss, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Derek Jacobi, Nathan Lane, Gary Sinise, Jerry Stiller, and Marisa Tomei.

Redecorated in 2000, the theatre is once again illuminated by the original chandelier that had been removed more than 40 years ago.

SIX is currently playing at the Lena Horne Theatre.

The Lena Horne has 1,069 seats and is one of The Nederlander Organization’s nine Broadway theatres.

Now Playing – SIX

Experience SIX on Broadway at the Lena Horne Theatre in NYC, where the ex-wives of Henry VIII remix history in a high-energy pop concert. Find official SIX tickets, seating options, and performance times for your next night out in the Theatre District.

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Payment
American Express, Visa, and Mastercard are accepted for ticket purchases at the box office.

Exchanges/Refunds
All ticket purchases are final and tickets may not be exchanged or refunded. See Terms & Conditions.

Dress Code
There is no dress code at the theatre. For all performances, attire should be comfortable and appropriate for the occasion. The theatre is air-conditioned during the summer months.

Children
All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Guests under 5 are not permitted in the theatre.

Food & Beverage
No outside food or drinks are permitted in the theatre.

Late Seating
The seating procedure for latecomers varies by seat section. Late patrons are seated at the discretion of the House Manager after the performance begins. They are then escorted directly to their seats by an usher. Late seating is at the discretion of management.

Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in the Lena Horne Theatre.

Security

Patron Security
For the protection of our patrons, theatre managers and private security personnel are on duty during all performances.

Bag Screening
All bags will be inspected upon arrival. Bags larger than 20”x14”x9” cannot be checked or allowed inside the theatre.  Luggage is prohibited. For your convenience, please arrange to check your large bags and luggage at one of these locations if you are unable to leave them at home.

Do not leave your personal bags (purses, backpacks) unattended while in the theatre.

Prohibited Items
Do not carry any of these items into the security screening area. Items that are confiscated will not be returned. If you are unsure about any item, do not bring it to the theatre.

  • All weapons are strictly prohibited, including but not limited to: firearms, ammunition, knives, swords, scissors, OC spray (mace), any dangerous items, and weapons of any kind
  • Outside food or beverage
  • Large professional cameras or video recording equipment
  • Flashlights or laser pointers
  • Illegal substances
  • Noise making devices or fireworks
  • Electric bikes or scooters
  • Luggage

The Lena Horne Theatre has the right to refuse entry if any of the above is not adhered to.

Amenities

Concessions
There is one bar located in the theatre’s mezzanine lobby where alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages as well as snacks can be purchased. Bottled water and beverages with secure tops are permitted in the auditorium. The bar begins serving patrons 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance and at intermission.

Nederlander Theatres do not permit outside food or beverages.

Patrons seeking to bring in their own food or drink because the food or drink is necessary for medical reasons shall be permitted to bring such food or drink into a theatre.

It is imperative for patrons to understand that not only do the theatres sell peanut-related products, it is impossible for any theatre to designate peanut-free seating zones since we cannot control what food products patrons may bring into the theatres.

Restrooms
Restrooms are located on the mezzanine level of the theatre.

Parking

Broadway Direct has partnered with SpotHero to provide guests with convenient and affordable parking. Please use the calendar below to reserve parking ahead of your upcoming show.

Lost & Found

Did you lose an item at the Lena Horne Theatre? You’ve come to the right place to start looking.

Please click here to fill out our Lost & Found form. 

A member of our customer service team will be in touch with an update.

Theatre Staff

Theatre Manager: Elizabeth Levy
Treasurer: Stefan Fredrick

Contact Information
Phone: 212-719-4099
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Accessible Seating

The Lena Horne Theatre is committed to the needs of patrons with disabilities. Accessible seating is available for this performance as indicated on the seating map.

All accessible seating locations may be purchased online, pending availability: Buy tickets for SIX. If you do not see accessible seats available for a selected performance, it means that performance is sold out of accessible tickets and you should try selecting a different performance.

Wheelchair locations are available in the orchestra section of the theatre (pending availability). You may purchase one wheelchair and three companion seats per order if available.

For guests with limited mobility, there are seats available with movable/folding armrests (“Aisle transfer Seats”) in these locations: Orchestra C101, C114, J101, J114, N101, N114, N26, P23. Mezzanine: D1, D25, D 26. The mezzanine requires stairs, as this theatre does not have an elevator or an escalator. All seats in the orchestra section are accessible without using any stairs.

For guests with sight or hearing impairments, accessible seats are available in the Orchestra Row A 1-7, Orch A 2-8.

Learn more about Nederlander’s commitment to accessible seating in this venue.

If you have additional questions or require assistance when attending the theatre, please send us a message or call 212-719-4099 and we will be happy to help accommodate your request.

Wheelchair-accessible Restroom

The Lena Horne is equipped with one wheelchair-accessible restroom on the Orchestra level.

Seat Accessibility

The only seats that do not require steps are in the Orchestra. All Mezzanine and Box seating locations require the use of stairs.

Policy on Guide Dogs and Service Animals

Although animals are not permitted in the theatre, an exception is made for guide dogs and service animals. Please inform your ticket sales representative if any accommodations are required.

Assisted-Listening Devices

Headsets for sound augmentation are available at the theatre, free of charge and subject to availability. Guests are required to fill out a form with their name, email, and phone number to ensure the item is returned after the show. Once the item is returned, the guest’s information will be deleted so they will not be contacted after the show.

Audio Described/Captioned Performances

The Lena Horne provides “Audio Description For Our Patrons Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted,” a detailed account of the visual aspects of the production. The theatre also offers “I-Caption” hand-held devices that provide captioning for deaf or hard-of-hearing patrons, subject to availability. Performances are not presented in sign- language.

Multilingual Commentary

The Lena Horne offers audio commentary and description in French, Japanese, German, and Spanish via the theatre’s I-Caption hand-held devices, subject to availability. Audio translation of the show is available on the GalaPro App, which can be downloaded on your personal mobile device from the App Store or Google Play.

GalaPro

This theatre offers automated closed captioning and audio description via I-Caption or on your personal mobile device with the GalaPro App.  Download from the App Store or Google Play.

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This theatre originally opened as the Mansfield (in honor of the distinguished actor Richard Mansfield) on February 15, 1926. In 1960, it was rechristened the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in tribute to the New York Times drama critic. On November 1, 2022, the Brooks Atkinson Theatre was renamed the Lena Horne Theatre in recognition of the legendary entertainer and civil rights activist, becoming the first Broadway theatre to be named for a Black woman. The theatre is currently under the direction of the Nederlander Organization.

Currently home to the Tony Award-winning musical SIX, recent productions here include Waitress; the 2015 revival of Spring Awakening; It Shoulda Been You; Love Letters; After Midnight; Hands on a Hardbody; and Peter and the Starcatcher with Christian Borle (Tony Award); Relatively Speaking; Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles; Rock of Ages; a revival of Grease!; A Moon for the Misbegotten; The Times They Are A-Changin’; The Odd Couple; The Blonde in the Thunderbird; Mark Twain Tonight!; Democracy; Jumpers; Jackie  Mason’s  Laughing  Room Only; The Look of Love; Medea; Patti LuPone and Peter Gallagher in Noises Off (the Atkinson also housed the original production, starring Dorothy Loudon and Victor Garber); Jane Eyre; and Derek Jacobi in Uncle Vanya.

The 1990s saw The Iceman Cometh; Wait Until Dark; Play On!; Taking Sides; Buried Child; On the Waterfront; What’s Wrong With This Picture?; She Loves Me; Death and the Maiden starring Glenn Close (Tony Award), Gene Hackman, and Richard Dreyfuss; Shadowlands; and The Cemetery Club.

The 1980s saw personal appearances by Stephanie Mills; Peter, Paul and Mary; and Victor Borge. A revival of the 1942 play Cafe Crown transferred here from the downtown New York Shakespeare Festival. Beginning in 1986, Jackie Mason’s The World According to Me! played several engagements, garnering a special Tony in 1987.

Glenn Close, Sam Waterston, Mary Beth Hurt, and Simon Jones starred in Benefactors. Rex Harrison, Claudette Colbert, Lynn Redgrave, George Rose, and other stars revived Aren’t We All; Ben Kingsley as Edmund Kean played a limited engagement; Liv Ullmann starred in Ghosts; Christopher Durang’s Beyond Therapy brought lunacy; Tom Courtenay and Paul Rogers won applause in The Dresser; and the 1980s began with Talley’s Folly.

Highlights of the 1970s included Cliff Gorman in Lenny (Tony Award); The River Niger; Lynn Redgrave in My Fat Friend; James Earl Jones and Kevin Conway in Of Mice and Men; Same Time, Next Year, starring Ellen Burstyn (Tony Award) and Charles Grodin; and Jack Lemmon in Tribute.

The 1960s brought Indians with Stacy Keach; Albert Finney and Zena Walker in A Day in the Death of Joe Egg; Dustin Hoffman in Jimmy Shine; Neil Simon’s Come Blow Your Horn; and Charles Boyer in Man and Boy.

Highlights of earlier years: Fredric March in Years Ago, with his wife Florence Eldridge; Anna Lucasta; and Marc Connelly’s Pulitzer winner, The Green Pastures.

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