The Lyceum Theatre has a capacity of 906 seats. Section capacities are 409 Orchestra, 287 Mezzanine and 210 Balcony. Use our interactive seating chart to view 275 seat reviews and 257 photos of views from seat.
The Lyceum Theatre at 149 West 45th Street is the longest continually-operating theater on Broadway, having first opened in 1903 as the New Lyceum Theatre. It was built by producer and manager David Frohman, and is known for housing plays and revivals.
Patrons visiting the Lyceum Theatre are welcomed by a Beaux Arts-inspired design by architects Herts & Tallant, including six Corinthian columns above the doors. Inside, the auditorium feels cozy thanks to its red and purple accents and dark wood paneling. Another curiosity sits in the apartment above: the Shubert Archive (an extensive collection of the prolific theater mogul brothers’ papers), opened in 1978.
The Lyceum Theatre has seen stars including Humphrey Bogart, Leslie Howard and Bette Davis tread the boards. Its intimate seating made it the perfect choice for dramas including A Taste of Honey (1960) and the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning I Am My Own Wife (2003). In the last decade, the theater has earned acclaim with The Scottsboro Boys (2010), Nance (2013) and Ivo van Hove’s Tony Award-winning revival of A View from the Bridge, starring Mark Strong (2015).
The Lyceum Theatre is a small venue with a capacity of 922 across the Orchestra, Boxes, Mezzanine and Balcony. The Orchestra seats the most patrons, with views best in the Center section; almost everywhere feels close to the stage, however. The Mezzanine has better-than-average views that don’t feel too distant, and many patrons prefer sitting here for an overview of the acting and sets below. The theater is well-known for its tight legroom and views that become more restricted towards the far sides - and none more so than the Balcony; a steep rake makes it a typical ‘nosebleed’ option, but the cheap tickets prices are perfect for theatergoers wanting to catch a play on a budget.
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Seat was excellent for Grey House. I may have missed a couple of entrances on the staircase but nothing important. Definitely a Full view seat and stage wasn’t too high. For other productions this seat could have sight line issues. More
Saw Grey House Grey House on 09 May 2023
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The view is poor at times missing a third of the stage. It will depend on the show. The benefit of this seat is so much space next and in front row. Will be great for taller people. For the play Grey House you’ll miss a LOT of important things. Yo... More
Saw Grey House Grey House on 01 May 2023
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There is a bar directly in front so you have to lean forwards, you can’t sit back. It’s the furthest seat from the stage so very high up (you can almost touch the ceiling) and hard to see facial expressions More
Saw A Strange Loop A Strange Loop on 12 October 2022
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