The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre has a capacity of 1017 seats. Section capacities are 597 Orchestra and 420 Mezzanine. Use our interactive seating chart to view 367 seat reviews and 352 photos of views from seat.
When real estate magnates the Chanin Brothers built a three-theater complex in 1927, the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (then the Royale) was the middle sibling between the larger Majestic Theatre and smaller Theatre Masque (now the John Golden Theatre). It was renamed after Jacobs, former president of the Shubert Organization, in 2005.
Architect Herbert J. Krapp unified the complex with a Spanish-inspired design, but the Bernard B. Jacobs isn’t simply a copy: inside, visitors can enjoy the venue’s unique Lovers of Spain mural (by Willy Pogany) which spreads across the support arches. What is most notable about this theater however is its size, perfectly versatile for both drama and musicals.
The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre has long been successful, with a varied and lively slate. Stars including Laurence Olivier and Bette Davis performed here, and Julie Andrews’ Broadway debut in The Boy Friend (1954) took place on the Bernard B. Jacobs stage. Other notable productions include the long-running Grease (1972-1980), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1982), Speed the Plow (1988), and The Color Purple (2015).
With a capacity of 1,092, the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre comprises two main levels. The ground-floor Orchestra is the largest, with 636 seats across Left, Center and Right. Views are generally very good here, although the Mezzanine overhang cuts into the stage after row O. There are some excellent, wide views in the Mezzanine, especially in seats placed more centrally above the stage. Further back, this section’s good rake keeps views pleasingly clear and not too distant. On both levels, seats on the far aisle are more restricted; Boxes offer similarly angled views.
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Excellent seat for the discounted cost! It’s on the edge of an aisle without obstruction so yours legs can hang down the right side of the aisle. View wasn’t affected at all by the rail. Seat very comfortable. More
Saw Parade Parade on 23 March 2023
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This seat is pretty high up but with no overhang and a good rake you still have a perfectly clear, central view of the stage. I did not feel very distant from the action and could see everything. Legroom was fine for someone of average height. More
Saw Almost Famous Almost Famous on 02 November 2022
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Great seat in terms of comfort and space - view might be an issue for some. Luckily, I had seen this show a few times before attending this time around, so it wasn't so bad. There are just a couple of missed entrances / exits, and it's only a coup... More
Saw Company Company on 06 July 2022
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