August Wilson Theatre, New York City

Name: August Wilson Theatre
Address: 245 West 52nd Street, New York City, United States

#700 among attractions in New York City

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The August Wilson Theatre is a Broadway theater at 245 West 52nd Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Opened in 1925, the theater was designed by C. Howard Crane and Kenneth Franzheim and was built for the Theatre Guild. It is named for Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson. The Wilson has approximately 1,225 seats across two levels and is operated by Jujamcyn Theaters. The facade is a New York City designated landmark. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°45'48"N, 73°59'3"W

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245 West 52nd StreetMidtown Manhattan (Theater District)New York City United States

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August Wilson Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Industry Bar, Times Square Church, Neil Simon Theatre, 6½ Avenue.

~850 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
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~1080 ftE
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~800 ftS
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to August Wilson Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Neil Simon Theatre, New York City (1 min walk), Broadway Theatre, New York City (2 min walk), Mark Hellinger Theatre, New York City (2 min walk), Feinstein's/54 Below, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to August Wilson Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to August Wilson Theatre:

Metro

50th Street • Lines: 1, 2, A, C (3 min walk)
7th Avenue • Lines: B, D, E (3 min walk)

Bus

7th Avenue & West 53rd Street • Lines: M104, M20, M7 (3 min walk)
West 50th Street/8th Avenue • Lines: M50 (4 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (21 min walk)
Pennsylvania Station (26 min walk)

Ferry

Midtown/West 39th Street (27 min walk)