The Ambassador Theatre has a capacity of 1081 seats. Section capacities are 572 Orchestra, 264 Front Mezzanine and 245 Rear Mezzanine. Use our interactive seating chart to view 157 seat reviews and 145 photos of views from seat.
Unlike many Broadway venues, the Ambassador Theatre has operated under the same name since opening in 1921. Initially part of a complex including the Eugene O’Neill Theatre, Walter Kerr Theatre and demolished 49th Street Theatre, it is the only one to remain under ownership of the Shubert Organization.
When the theater mogul Shubert brothers planned their theater complex, the Ambassador’s plot was set diagonally. This created a unique, hexagonal auditorium. With an unassuming brown-brick exterior and Adamesque plasterwork interior designed by architect Herbert Krapp, the theater has long been used for musicals and plays, with a brief interval as a radio and movie house in the 1940s-50s.
Since opening with a performance slate of operettas and musical comedies, the Ambassador Theatre has enjoyed many successful shows. From Danny Kaye’s Broadway debut in The Straw Hat Revue (1939) to Christopher Walken and Rosemary Harris in The Lion in Winter (1966), plenty of leading lights in the acting world have drawn audiences. More recent productions have been similarly successful, including the Pulitzer-winning Topdog/Underdog (2002) and the crowd-pleasing Chicago (2003-present).
The Ambassador Theatre has a 1,114-seat capacity across the ground-level Orchestra and Front and Rear Mezzanines above. The Orchestra is divided into Left, Right and Center sections with views best towards the front and middle, whilst both Mezzanines have four sections of varying sizes. In every section, double-digit seats towards the sides are more restricted. The Front Mezzanine’s central seats are very popular thanks to their quite detailed and elevated sightlines, whilst the Rear Mezzanine is the cheapest area in the theater, with views generally clear but distant. Boxes are also available for private yet restricted seating.
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Pros: good view of the stage, close but not too close. Still have a good wide view of the entire stage. No blind spots. Excellent seat to see CHICAGO. Good for tall folks as you can cheat your legs out into the aisle. Cons: none that I can think... More
Saw Chicago Chicago on 26 February 2023
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Classic old nyc theatre that’s limited on space but the seating plan still ensures a good view. This theatre is on the smaller size. A great view especially considering that we are one row from the top. More
Saw Chicago Chicago on 02 October 2022
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The theater overall had a great atmosphere. Nice lighting, comfortable seating. One thing I would advise is not to choose an isle seat in this theater, opt more for a middle seat. I sat in the isle and the handrails are basically into your seat, s... More
Saw Chicago Chicago on 21 December 2021
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