The Lyric Theatre has a capacity of 1622 seats. Section capacities are 802 Orchestra, 476 Dress Circle and 344 Balcony. Use our interactive seating chart to view 206 seat reviews and 200 photos of views from seat.
The current Lyric Theatre (originally the Ford Centre for the Performing Arts) first opened in 1998, built from the bones of two earlier Broadway stalwarts. Taking structural elements from each, architect John Belle kept the original Lyric Theatre’s exterior design, alongside Boxes and ceilings from the old Apollo Theatre. However, its major benefit is a combination of old-school glamor and modern innovation; patrons visiting the Lyric Theatre will notice that the auditorium has excellent legroom throughout, impressive acoustics, and is the perfect size for commercial crowd-pleasers.
The Lyric is one of two Broadway theaters operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group, which is prolific in London's West End. The other is the Hudson Theatre.
Notable productions at the Lyric Theatre include its inaugural show, Ragtime (1998) and Jesus Christ Superstar (2000). Since the turn of the century, the venue has become known for its commercially-minded successes including the record-breaking Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark (2010) and Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour (2016). In 2018, the Lyric Theatre’s seating was completely redesigned to welcome the Broadway premier of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – another Box Office and critical triumph.
The Lyric Theatre is one of the largest venues on Broadway, with around 1,900 seats across three sections. The Orchestra is divided into Left and Right with views best towards the center aisle. The back rows may feel quite distant due to the depth of the auditorium, however. The Dress Circle is one level above, with three sections. Seats here become much more restricted at the sides of the front row, although there are plenty of decent views available. The Balcony has similar obstructions to the Dress Circle, with distant but clean sightlines best in the affordable Center Balcony. Boxes are also available for private seating.
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This is a private Dress Circle Box and it felt very intimate and cozy. I could see the performace very clearly with minor obstructions. You do have to lean on the railing a little bit. It didn't feel too far back. Overall, a very enjoyable experie... More
Saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on 06 November 2022
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Great new theatre with plenty of space. I saw this production when it opened in London and j have to say, orchestra seats DO provide a better perspective for seeing the show. The view here was still great and most people would be just fine to take... More
Saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on 21 September 2022
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Partially obstructed view, one is too close for to the stage for 2 or 3 scenes. Still good seats for the lottery ticket prices. As for comfort: If you're shorter than me (5'8"), the stage will be above your eye level, as I had to sit up straight... More
Saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on 09 March 2022
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