Marquis Theatre Seating Chart
The Marquis Theatre is a 1,611-seat Broadway house on the third floor of the New York Marriott Marquis, with its box office at 210 W. 46th Street. It opened in 1986 and is the only Broadway theater built entirely inside a hotel. Architect John Portman planned the room so that no seat would be more than about 80 feet from the stage.
Quick answer
The Marquis Theatre has 1,611 seats, the count published by the Nederlander Organization, which runs it. They are split between the orchestra and one upper level, the mezzanine.
- It sits on the third floor of the New York Marriott Marquis hotel.
- It opened in 1986 and is the only Broadway theater built fully inside a hotel.
- Wheelchair and companion seats are at the rear of the orchestra.
- Three bars are on the orchestra level and one is on the mezzanine.
Sections at Marquis Theatre
The Marquis has two seating levels, the orchestra and the mezzanine, plus boxes on both sides of the stage. The list also shows where the wheelchair seats are, because every other seat in the theater needs stairs.
- Orchestra — the main level; its aisles are stepped, 22 steps from row X down to row AA near the stage
- Mezzanine — the one upper level, with a bar of its own
- Boxes — on both sides of the stage, part of the 1986 design
- Wheelchair and companion seats — at the rear of the orchestra
Best seats at Marquis Theatre
Architect John Portman designed the Marquis so that no seat would be more than about 80 feet from the stage. If you can't manage stairs, book the wheelchair and companion seats at the rear of the orchestra; every other seat in the theater needs stairs. The theater lists aisle seats with folding armrests for guests with limited mobility, including orchestra A1, A2, K1, K2, T1 and T2 and mezzanine L1 and L2. Guests with low vision or hearing loss can book seats in orchestra row A, numbers 101 to 104.
Tips before you go
The box office is at street level at 210 W. 46th Street, and escalators take you up to the theater on the hotel's third floor. By subway, take the C or E train to 50th Street, or the N or R train to 49th Street. Bags larger than 20 by 14 by 9 inches are not allowed, and there is no coat check. Children under 5 are not admitted. Latecomers with front-orchestra seats wait in the lobby for 10 minutes before an usher seats them.
How to read the Marquis Theatre seating chart
The Marquis seats 1,611 people on two levels: the orchestra on the main floor and the mezzanine above it. Boxes sit on both sides of the stage; the 1986 design added them to make the room feel cozier. The orchestra aisles are stepped, not ramped, with 22 steps from row X down to row AA.
The theater's own access notes name orchestra seats such as A1, F17, K1, P101, P125, S27 and T1, and mezzanine seats in rows K and L, which helps you find your way around the chart. Wheelchair and companion seats are at the rear of the orchestra, and every other seat needs stairs.
Architect John Portman planned the room so that no seat would be more than about 80 feet from the stage, and the stage opening is 40 feet wide. There are three bars on the orchestra level and one on the mezzanine. They open 30 minutes before the show and again at intermission.
Building a seating chart for an event at Marquis Theatre
Coming with a group? The theater's group sales team handles 12 or more tickets at once, for school trips, work outings and nights out with friends. Once your block of seats is booked, use the maker below to decide who sits where, then export a PDF so everyone knows their seat before the curtain goes up.
Hosting a private event at Marquis Theatre?
From dinner rounds to program rows to head tables, lay out your Marquis Theatre event the way the room will actually run. The maker supports up to 500 seats and exports a print-ready PDF for the New York venue's event staff.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Marquis Theatre have?
- The Marquis Theatre has 1,611 seats, the count published by the Nederlander Organization, which runs it. They are split between the orchestra and one upper level, the mezzanine.
- What are the best seats at Marquis Theatre?
- Architect John Portman designed the Marquis so that no seat would be more than about 80 feet from the stage. If you can't manage stairs, book the wheelchair and companion seats at the rear of the orchestra; every other seat in the theater needs stairs. The theater lists aisle seats with folding armrests for guests with limited mobility, including orchestra A1, A2, K1, K2, T1 and T2 and mezzanine L1 and L2. Guests with low vision or hearing loss can book seats in orchestra row A, numbers 101 to 104.
- What sections does Marquis Theatre have?
- Main sections include: Orchestra — the main level; its aisles are stepped, 22 steps from row X down to row AA near the stage; Mezzanine — the one upper level, with a bar of its own; Boxes — on both sides of the stage, part of the 1986 design. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Marquis Theatre located?
- The Marquis Theatre is on the third floor of the New York Marriott Marquis, on Broadway between 45th and 46th Streets in the Theater District. The box office and entrance are at 210 W. 46th Street. The theater's own page lists the C and E trains to 50th Street and the N and R trains to 49th Street.
- How do I plan a private event at Marquis Theatre?
- For a group of 12 or more, book through the theater's group sales team, which Broadway Direct lists at 800-714-8452. Then use the maker on this page to plan who sits where and share the PDF with your group.