Music Box Theatre New York
Music Box Theatre Tickets
What’s On at Music Box Theatre
The Music Box Theatre welcomes a star-studded revival of Art on Broadway in 2025, bringing James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, and Bobby Cannavale together under one roof for a strictly limited season. Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning comedy about three friends who disagree about a piece of art is back on the Great White Way for the first time since its debut in 1998, and is set to be a hot ticket. As the three friends debate the value - and taste - of art on the Music Box stage, one thing’s for sure: this modern classic is definitely a masterpiece for theatre fans!
About the Music Box Theatre
The Music Box Theatre opened in 1921 through the combined efforts of producer Sam H. Harris and songwriter Irving Berlin, as a venue for The Music Box Revue. After a long history of shared ownership, it joined The Shubert Organization’s portfolio permanently in 2007.
Well-loved for its charming Georgian-inspired design (by architect Charles H. Crane), the Music Box Theatre is decorated with columns above the doors outside, and attractive accents bordering the entrance and Boxes inside. It is best known, however, for its intimate and cozy atmosphere which works wonderfully for dramas – although its name nods to its musical origins.
After four years of The Music Box Revue, the Music Box Theatre’s program started to diversify, and shows including Merrily We Roll Along (1934), Pinter’s The Homecoming (1967), Les Liaisons Dangereuses (1987, starring Alan Rickman and Lindsay Duncan) and Blood Brothers (1993) have all spent time in the intimate venue. More recently, the theater has seen a number of successful London transfers, from One Man, Two Guvnors (2012) to King Charles III (2015), and Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen (2016-2022).
Know Before You Go
- Children under four are not permitted into the theater
- Coat check on lower level
- Refreshments can quickly add up; consider a post-show drink elsewhere
Map and Address
239 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
The Music Box Theatre is located at 239 West 45th Street, in a block that is populated by Broadway theaters including the Richard Rodgers Theatre and the Marquis Theatre. Its location means it enjoys a lot of footfall in the street outside, with plenty of options for shopping and dining nearby. The Music Box Theatre is very well served by a number of subway stations and bus stops for anyone travelling into the area, and it is also easy to get a taxi or park a short walk away.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Music Box Theatre box office open, and how do I collect tickets?
Tickets are usually sent via email, but can be collected from the box office. The Music Box Theatres’ box office is open Monday - Saturday 10am - 8pm, and Sunday Noon - 6pm ET or until curtain up if there is an evening performance.
Future sales are paused 30 minutes before the start of the performance to allow for collection and ticket sales.
What time does the Music Box Theatre open for a show?
The Music Box Theatre is open approximately 30 minutes ahead of curtain up.
Is there a dress code for the Music Box Theatre?
There is no dress code for the Music Box Theatre, but people usually wear smart casual clothing.
Can I bring food and drink into the Music Box Theatre?
The Music Box Theatre does not allow outside food and drinks.
Where should I eat near the Music Box Theatre?
There are lots of restaurants for pre-theatre dining near the Music Box Theatre, including Maa’s Indian Kitchen, Trattoria Trecolori and Langans.
What is the best hotel to stay at near the Music Box Theatre?
Hotel St James, The Muse, and Hotel Carter are all amongst the nearby hotels available to book.
