Hudson Theatre New York
Hudson Theatre Tickets
What’s On at Hudson Theatre
Since reopening in 2017, the Hudson Theatre has become known for hosting a mix of short-run plays and musicals, often starring famous names from the big and small screens. Currently, audiences can enjoy a genre the theater has historically excelled at: musical comedy, with the Once Upon a Mattress Broadway transfer. Based on the fairytale The Princess and the Pea, the show follows the story of a power-hungry Queen determined to prevent her son from marrying. Tony Award winner Sutton Foster stars as oddball Princess Winnifred, the woman who might just change the Prince’s fate! Love and marriage hang in the balance in this delightfully whimsical production.
About the Hudson Theatre
The Hudson Theatre originally opened in 1903, with Ethel Barrymore starring in Cousin Kate. Built by producer Henry B. Harris, the venue’s ownership was taken on by his wife after his death on the RMS Titanic in 1912. After stretches as an adult movie theater and a rock club, the building was granted landmark status in 1987 and spent many years as a hotel conference venue. It was restored to a fully operating theater by Ambassador Theatre Group in 2015. It is one of two Broadway theaters owned by ATG, the other being the Lyric Theatre.
At the time of its opening, the Hudson Theatre’s 100-foot lobby was the largest seen on Broadway. With Greco-Roman motifs and Tiffany glass accents, the original theater was a stunning example of elegance that has only been improved by ATG’s more recent renovations to enhance legroom and patron facilities.
Notable productions at the Hudson Theatre include Man and Superman (1905) and Becket (1961), which was later adapted into a film starring Peter O’Toole and Richard Burton. Its inaugural show after re-opening under the Ambassador Theatre Group’s management was Sunday in the Park with George starring Jake Gyllenhaal.
Know Before You Go
• Coat check is $2 per item; larger luggage is not accepted
• There are two full-service bars in the venue
• Bag check may be in operation; leave plenty of time to reach your seat
Map and Address
141 West 44th Street, New York, New York, 10036
The Hudson Theatre is located at 141 West 44th Street, right next to Times Square and nestled amongst plenty of restaurants. Its central position means visitors to New York can easily spend a day sightseeing at spots including Bryant Park and the New York Public Library before heading over to the theater for an evening show. Getting to the Hudson Theatre is simple thanks to a variety of public transport options including buses and subways. Driving is also easy, with lots of parking garages in the area.
