The August Wilson Theatre has a capacity of 1239 seats. Section capacities are 754 Orchestra and 485 Mezzanine. Use our interactive seating chart to view 521 seat reviews and 500 photos of views from seat.
Since opening in 1925, the August Wilson Theatre has gone by various names including the Guild Theatre and the Virginia Theatre. After a varied history including time as a radio studio, it was renamed in 2005 in honor of a prolific American playwright; Wilson’s work included Fences (1985), which was directed for film by Denzel Washington in 2016. The August Wilson is one of three Broadway theaters named after a Black artist; the other two are the James Earl Jones Theatre and Lena Horne Theatre.
Built in the Italian-inspired style of many Broadway venues, the August Wilson Theatre is characterized by arches and columns around the auditorium. Despite being a mid-sized venue, the theater feels cozy thanks to its mottled wall design and warm tones throughout, and remains a popular venue for drama buffs and tourists alike.
The August Wilson Theatre was originally built as the home of the Theatre Guild, whose work at the venue ranged from Caesar and Cleopatra (1925) to A Month in the Country (1930). Notable productions since then include the famously polarizing Carrie (1988) which closed after just 16 previews. It’s had more successes than flops since, however, with hits including the Tony Award-winning City of Angels (1989) and its longest-running show, Jersey Boys (2005-2017).
There are around 1,275 seats in the August Wilson Theatre, spread across two levels. The Orchestra is larger than the Mezzanine, with seats split into Left, Center and Right sections. Desirable views from seat are afforded from the mid-front of the Center Orchestra and the front rows of the Center Mezzanine. Farther back, the Mezzanine overhang can have a pronounced impact on sightlines at the rear of the Orchestra - for Funny Girl, action at the top of two staircases on stage is cut off - and those sitting in the far corners will experience partial views. Seats are cheaper in the Mezzanine, and theatergoers can get a good deal from the back rows thanks to a decent rake.
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The seat is against the far left wall but unlike other far side seats at other theaters there is virtually no room between the armrest and the wall. Of course being so far to the side some of the back left of the stage is not visible. The stage is... More
Saw Funny Girl Funny Girl on 31 August 2023
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Legroom is slightly tight - and although the seats are offset the rake isn’t great. The stage is high and the seats are comfortable - so you can just angle yourself and see everything. Nothing is missed for this fabulous show More
Saw Funny Girl Funny Girl on 30 July 2023
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Perfect seat! On the aisle so have the bonus of the legroom and this is certainly the place to be to get showered by some of the money thrown into the audience during the show! A nice little bit of memorabilia. Comfortable and decent legroom. Sea... More
Saw Funny Girl Funny Girl on 30 July 2023
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