Ambassador Theatre, New York City

Name: Ambassador Theatre
Address: 219 West 49th Street, New York City, United States
Telephone: +1 212-239-6200

#338 among attractions in New York City

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The Ambassador Theatre is a Broadway theater at 219 West 49th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Opened in 1921, the Ambassador Theatre was designed by Herbert J. Krapp and was constructed for the Shubert brothers. It has 1,125 seats across two levels and is operated by The Shubert Organization. The auditorium interior is a New York City designated landmark. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°45'41"N, 73°59'6"W

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219 West 49th StreetMidtown Manhattan (Theater District)New York City United States

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+1 212-239-6200

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Day trips

Ambassador Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Times Square, Times Square Church, Palace Theatre, Neil Simon Theatre.

~900 ftS
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ambassador Theatre?

Nearby attractions include The Theater Center, New York City (1 min walk), Eugene O'Neill Theatre, New York City (2 min walk), St. Malachy Roman Catholic Church, New York City (2 min walk), Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to Ambassador Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ambassador Theatre:

Metro

50th Street • Lines: 1, 2, A, C, E (3 min walk)

Bus

West 49th Street & 7th Avenue • Lines: M50 (2 min walk)
7th Avenue & West 50th Street • Lines: M104, M20, M7 (2 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (19 min walk)
Pennsylvania Station (22 min walk)

Ferry

Midtown/West 39th Street (26 min walk)