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Minskoff Theatre entrance tunnel with 'Minskoff Theatre' written in gold all caps on one of the overhanging arches.

Minskoff Theatre

200 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036

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'The Lion King' text in brown on a yellow background. Image on the left is a cartoon graphic of a lion head.
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Ticket Information

Box Office Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm (one show day) & 11:00am – 6:30pm (two show days)

Tickets
Purchase The Lion King tickets online now or at the Minskoff Theatre box office.

Group Tickets (10+)
Book online or call 800-714-8452.

Location

Public Transportation

By Subway:

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Take the N, Q, R, W, 1, 2, 3, or 7 train to Times Square.
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N R Subway Icons Take the N, R to 49th St.

 

About This Theatre

Opened in 1973, the theatre was named for Sam Minskoff and Sons, one of New York’s distinguished real estate families.

More than 200 craftsmen and artisans worked nearly six months to extensively refurbish the Minskoff Theatre to welcome Disney’s The Lion King. Architectural designer Mariuca Brancoveanu has created a dramatic new environment that starts with the terrazzo walkway through the promenade into the theatre. The main lobby area features hand-painted, gold-leaf sculpted tableaus that adorn the theatre’s expansive interior walls and showcase its panoramic views of Broadway.

The Minskoff has 1,696 seats and is one of The Nederlander Organization‘s nine Broadway theatres.

The Lion King is currently playing at the Minskoff Theatre.

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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 formal dress code at the theatre. For all performances, attire should be comfortable and appropriate for the occasion. The theatre is air-conditioned throughout the year.

Policy for Children
The Lion King is recommended for ages 6 and up. Guests under the age of 2 will not be allowed in the theater. All guests entering the theater must have a ticket regardless of age.

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

Late Seating Policy
The seating procedure for latecomers varies by seat section. Generally speaking, late patrons who are seated in the front orchestra are held in the auditorium until approximately 25 minutes after the performance begins. They are then escorted directly to their seats by an usher. Late seating is at the discretion of management.

Policy on Smoking
Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited in the Minskoff 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. Luggage, shopping bags, and other large packages that will not fit comfortably with you at your seat will not be checked or allowed inside the theatre. For your convenience, please arrange to check your large bags 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

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

Amenities

Concessions
There are two bars located on the theatre’s orchestra level and two bars located on the mezzanine level where various mixed drinks, sodas, and candy can be purchased. Bottled water and beverages with secure tops are permitted in the auditorium. The bars begin serving patrons 45 minutes prior 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 orchestra and mezzanine levels 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 Minskoff 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

House Manager: Sean Coughlin

Associate House Manager: Chris Rivera

Treasurer: Richard Loiacono

Contact Information
212-869-0550
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Policy for our Patrons With Disabilities

The Minskoff 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 The Lion King. 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 (steps required): Orchestra B1, B2, J1, J2, M101, M129, O130, Q15, Q16, U130, V101, Z101, ZZ130 Mezzanine: E101, E142, GG7, GG8.

For low vision/deaf & hard of hearing guests, accessible seats are available in the Orchestra Row A1-7, A 2-8, B1-7, B2-8.

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 212-869-0550 and we will be happy to help accommodate your request.

Wheelchair-Accessible Restroom

The Minskoff is equipped with accessible restrooms on the theatre’s orchestra level, as well as on the mezzanine level. They can be accessed via a main lobby elevator that is strictly designated for guests with disabilities.

Seat Accessibility

There are designated wheelchair and companion seats in the rear of the Orchestra or in the Mezzanine. All other locations require the use of stairs. 

All levels are accessible via the main lobby elevator that is designated for guests with disabilities.

Services for our Patrons With Disabilities

Theatre representatives are available to meet physically challenged theatergoers in the lobby of the building to escort them to designated wheelchair accessible areas via elevators or escalators. The main lobby level of the theatre is not accessible by elevators.

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. 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. For patrons with a tele coil, this theatre is equipped with an induction loop. Please set your device to the “t” setting.

Audio Described/Captioned Performances

The Minskoff 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. Performances are not presented in sign- language.

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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Minskoff - venue ADA chart - FINAL - effective 8-18-15

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Minskoff Theatre marquee, featuring Disney's The Lion King on BroadwayPerched on the third floor of a 55-story office tower, the Minskoff opened on March 13, 1973, with an elaborate revival of the 1919 musical Irene with Debbie Reynolds and Patsy Kelly. The theatre, with a spectacular view of the Great White Way, derives its name from Sam Minskoff and Sons, builders and owners of the high-rise that houses it, who run it with the Nederlander Organization.

The theatre features a pedestrian arcade that runs from 44th to 45th Streets. Inside the spacious lobby, dual escalators take audiences to the third level of the Grand Foyer, where there are a coat check, concessions and bars. Additional escalators rise to the fourth, or orchestra, level. The stage is unique: All the flies are on the upstage wall instead of on the side wall.

The theatre’s current tenant, The Lion King, opened at the New Amsterdam but transferred here in June 2006. The most recent attractions here have been Fiddler on the Roof; Dance of the Vampires; The Adventures of Tom Sawyer; Saturday Night Fever; The Scarlet Pimpernel; Sunset Boulevard (the house’s seating capacity was enlarged to accommodate this Andrew Lloyd Webber hit); the revival of Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; Metro, a spectacular musical from Poland; Cathy Rigby in a return engagement of Peter Pan; and the long-running revue Black and Blue, winner of three Tonys.

Highlights of the 1980s included a well-received new production of West Side Story starring Debbie Allen; The Pirates of Penzance, winner of three Tonys; three short-lived musicals—Dance a Little Closer, Marilyn: An American Fable, and Teddy & Alice; The Tap Dance Kid; Sweet Charity; and Cabaret. Personal appearances were made here by The Four Tops, The Temptations, Patti LaBelle, and Peter, Paul and Mary.

During the 1970s, the Minskoff played host to Charles Aznavour on Broadway and Tony Bennett and Lena Horne Sing. Henry Fonda starred in his one-man show, Clarence Darrow, and Bette Midler clowned in Clams on the Half Shell.

In 1979, the theatre housed Béjart: Ballet of the Twentieth Century, Got Tu Go Disco, and Englebert on Broadway.

In 1978, Rudolf Nureyev danced here, followed by Angel; a musical version of the play Look Homeward, Angel; the musical King of Hearts, based on the Alan Bates film; and Ice Dancing.

In 1975, Pearl Bailey and Billy Daniels brought their production of Hello, Dolly! to this theatre, followed by a rock version of Hamlet called Rockabye Hamlet, with Meat Loaf playing a priest. The Dutch National Ballet and Merce Cunningham and Dance Company played engagements, followed by Pippin, which moved here from the Imperial.

 

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