Minskoff Theatre Seating Chart
The Minskoff Theatre is a Broadway house at 200 West 45th Street in New York, set on the third floor of One Astor Plaza, an office tower on Times Square. It opened on March 13, 1973, with a revival of the musical Irene, and the Nederlander Organization operates it. Disney's The Lion King moved here from the New Amsterdam in June 2006 and is still playing. The theater has 1,696 seats on two levels, an orchestra and a mezzanine.
Quick answer
The Minskoff Theatre has two levels and 1,696 seats, according to its operator. The orchestra runs from row A back to ZZZ, with side rows behind it, and the mezzanine above has rows A to L. There are no regular box seats; two small mezzanine boxes hold wheelchair and companion spots only.
- The Lion King has played here since 2006.
- The mezzanine overhang starts at orchestra row P.
- Children under 2 aren't allowed in.
- Escalators take you up from the ground-floor lobby.
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Sections at Minskoff Theatre
The Minskoff Theatre has an orchestra and one mezzanine above it, with no regular box seats. The rows below are read off the theater's official seating chart.
- Orchestra — rows A to Z, then YY, ZZ and ZZZ, with a center block numbered 101 to 130
- Orchestra rear sides — rows BB to GG behind ZZZ
- Mezzanine — rows A to L, one continuous block numbered 101 to 156
- Accessible spots — wheelchair and companion places in orchestra rows ZZ and ZZZ and two small mezzanine boxes
Best seats at Minskoff Theatre
We found no official best-seat guide. On the theater's seating chart, the orchestra center block runs from seat 101 to 130. The mezzanine overhang begins at row P, so seats from row P back sit under the balcony. The mezzanine has 11 rows, A to L. Row letters skip I on both levels.
Tips before you go
The Lion King runs about 2 hours and 30 minutes with one 15-minute intermission. It is recommended for ages 6 and up, and children under 2 aren't allowed. Bags larger than 20 by 14 by 9 inches and luggage aren't allowed. The box office is open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm. A $35 digital lottery for The Lion King takes entries from 9 am to 3 pm the day before. The limit is two tickets, and lottery seats may be partial view.
How to read the Minskoff Theatre seating chart
Orchestra rows run from A to Z, then YY, ZZ and ZZZ, and a few side rows marked BB to GG sit behind them. Center seats are numbered 101 to 130, with odd and even numbers on the sides.
The mezzanine runs from row A to L. Because the orchestra and the mezzanine both start at row A, check the level on your ticket.
An elevator for guests with disabilities serves the orchestra and mezzanine, and staff can escort guests from the building lobby. Wheelchair spots are at the back of the orchestra and in the mezzanine. Free assistive headsets, an induction loop and handheld caption devices are offered, subject to availability.
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Escalators carry guests from the ground-floor lobby to a third-floor Grand Foyer and then up again to the orchestra. The stage keeps its flies on the upstage wall rather than the side walls, and the theater has two bars on each level.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How is the Minskoff Theatre seating chart laid out?
- The Minskoff Theatre has two levels and 1,696 seats, according to its operator. The orchestra runs from row A back to ZZZ, with side rows behind it, and the mezzanine above has rows A to L. There are no regular box seats; two small mezzanine boxes hold wheelchair and companion spots only.
- What are the best seats at Minskoff Theatre?
- We found no official best-seat guide. On the theater's seating chart, the orchestra center block runs from seat 101 to 130. The mezzanine overhang begins at row P, so seats from row P back sit under the balcony. The mezzanine has 11 rows, A to L. Row letters skip I on both levels.
- What sections does Minskoff Theatre have?
- Main sections include: Orchestra — rows A to Z, then YY, ZZ and ZZZ, with a center block numbered 101 to 130; Orchestra rear sides — rows BB to GG behind ZZZ; Mezzanine — rows A to L, one continuous block numbered 101 to 156. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Minskoff Theatre located?
- The Minskoff Theatre is at 200 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036, in the Times Square theater district. Its box office opens on Sundays at noon on one-show days and 11 am on two-show days.
- How do I plan a private event at Minskoff Theatre?
- Groups of 10 or more can book The Lion King through Disney Theatrical Sales. Plan the theater group's pre-show dinner seating in our free chart maker.