Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York City

Name: Brooks Atkinson Theatre
Address: 256 West 47th Street, New York City, United States
Telephone: +1 212-719-4099

#340 among attractions in New York City

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The Brooks Atkinson Theatre, originally the Mansfield Theatre, is a Broadway theater at 256 West 47th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Opened in 1926, it was designed by Herbert J. Krapp in a Spanish style and was constructed for Irwin Chanin. It has 1,069 seats across two levels and is operated by the Nederlander Organization. Both the facade and the auditorium interior are New York City landmarks. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°45'36"N, 73°59'13"W

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256 West 47th StreetMidtown Manhattan (Theater District)New York City United States

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+1 212-719-4099

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Brooks Atkinson Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Times Square, Palace Theatre, Sony Hall, Statue of George M. Cohan.

~760 ftSE
Square
Times Square, New York City
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Palace Theatre, New York City
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~180 ftS
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Sony Hall, New York City
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~670 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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Synagogue
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Square, Neighbourhood, Historic walking areas
Duffy Square, New York City
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~530 ftNE
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~660 ftW
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Al Hirschfeld Theatre, New York City
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Brooks Atkinson Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, New York City (1 min walk), Sony Hall, New York City (1 min walk), Richard Rodgers Theatre, New York City (2 min walk), Longacre Theatre, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to Brooks Atkinson Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brooks Atkinson Theatre:

Metro

50th Street • Lines: 1, 2, A, C, E (5 min walk)
49th Street • Lines: N, Q, R, W (5 min walk)

Bus

West 49th Street/8th Avenue • Lines: M50 (4 min walk)
West 50th Street/8th Avenue • Lines: M50 (5 min walk)

Train

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

Ferry

Midtown/West 39th Street (23 min walk)