Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, New York City
Facts and practical information
The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, originally the Globe Theatre, is a Broadway theater at 205 West 46th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Opened in 1910, the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre was designed by Carrère and Hastings in the Beaux-Arts style for Charles Dillingham. The theater is named after theatrical couple Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne; its original name was inspired by that of the Globe Theatre, London's Shakespearean playhouse. The current configuration of the interior, dating to 1958, has about 1,500 seats across two levels and is operated by the Nederlander Organization. The facade is a New York City landmark. ()
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: V-J Day in Times Square, Times Square, Times Square, Palace Theatre.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Lunt-Fontanne Theatre open?
- Monday 10 am - 8 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 8:30 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 8:30 pm
- Friday 10 am - 8:30 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 8:30 pm
- Sunday closed
Which popular attractions are close to Lunt-Fontanne Theatre?
How to get to Lunt-Fontanne Theatre by public transport?
Metro
- 49th Street • Lines: N, Q, R, W (4 min walk)
- 50th Street • Lines: 1, 2, A, C, E (6 min walk)
Bus
- West 49th Street & 7th Avenue • Lines: M50 (4 min walk)
- 7th Avenue & West 50th Street • Lines: M104, M20, M7 (5 min walk)
Train
- Grand Central Terminal (17 min walk)
- New York Penn Station (19 min walk)
Ferry
- Midtown/West 39th Street (25 min walk)