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Join the party at this new Broadway musical based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel. The story of a mysterious millionaire and his quest to win back his former flame is now a splashy musical that brings the Roaring Twenties to life via colorful song and dance.

Ages 10+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

The Great Gatsby on Broadway - NYC [38749]

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One of the most beloved American novels of all time, *The Great Gatsby* is F. Scott Fitzgerald’s magnum opus. In the decades since its 1925 publication, the novel became a fixture of high school literature classes and inspired countless critically acclaimed adaptations, including a 2013 Baz Luhrmann film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan, and Nick Carraway are the main characters in this timeless tale of desire, ambition, and class in the 1920s, when Gatsby's quest to rekindle his old flame with Daisy upends the lives of everyone around him.

Director Marc Bruni, known for the Tony Award-winning *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical*, stages *The Great Gatsby* musical. Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen's original score infuses the jazzy music style of the '20s with a contemporary flair, and Kait Kerrigan's adapted book brings the Roaring Twenties to the 2020s.

## What to watch for

- Choreographer Dominique Kelley is a two-time Henry Award and two-time Broadway World Award winner who's worked with pop stars like Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Usher, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, and P!nk.
- *The Great Gatsby* features many famous staples of the 1920s, like flappers (liberated women who wore shorter hair and hemlines), Art Deco architecture (defined by its geometric shapes and sleek designs), and jazz music (as the Jazz Age came into full swing).
- This *Great Gatsby* musical is one of two that premiered at the same time: Another one titled *Gatsby: An American Myth* premiered in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 2024. It features a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, music by Florence Welch (of Florence + The Machine) and Thomas Bartlett, and direction by [*Hadestown*](https://www.todaytix.com/nyc/shows/14748-hadestown) Tony winner Rachel Chavkin.

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The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services. No weapons permitted on the premises.

No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary. All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles.

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After emerging victorious in World War I, the United States sought to put the misery and deaths of the Great War behind them, ushering in a new era of flappers, soirees, and plenty of glitz and glam. F. Scott Fitzgerald captured this beautifully in his novel while also acknowledging the hollowness beneath a lifestyle of party after party. The result is one of America’s most celebrated books. Now, experience it on stage, where audiences are transported to a mysterious millionaire’s mansion on Long Island in sight of the city’s twinkling lights.

## What to watch for

- The 1920s were known for their bold fashion, which is on display in this show that took home the Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical.
- The timeless tale has been adapted before: In 2013, Baz Luhrman directed a film version starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote his novel in the hopes it would make him a famous playwright, but his plays never found the success of his book.
- The story takes place in New York in the Jazz Age, but Fitzgerald originally toyed with setting it in the Midwest decades prior.

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The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services. No weapons permitted on the premises.

No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary. All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles.

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Dive into the Roaring Twenties with the Tony Award-winning *The Great Gatsby* musical on Broadway, This jazzy, vibrant adaptation of the acclaimed novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald tells the tale of eccentric and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby's tragic pursuit of Daisy Buchanan, the woman he’s loved since youth. Get *The Great Gatsby* tickets on New York Theatre Guide now.

Directed by Marc Bruni (*Beautiful: The Carole King Musical*), this story of extravagance and longing features a book by Kait Kerrigan (*The Mad Ones*) and a jazz- and pop-influenced original score by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen (*Paradise Square*). The team also includes Broadway choreographer Dominique Kelley, who has collaborated with pop stars including Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Usher.

A famed American novel with many adaptations, including a 2013 film by Baz Luhrmann, *The Great Gatsby* now sings on Broadway for the first time.

Let the champagne bubble and the flappers dance the night away at this one-of-a-kind party at the Broadway Theatre. No previous knowledge of the book or story is necessary — this show is for everyone seeking a fun song-and-dance-filled time.

Tickets to *The Great Gatsby* in New York are available now.

A musical adaptation of one of the most famous American novels, *The Great Gatsby* is a swinging, upbeat, and lavish production with all the glitz and glam of the Jazz Age. Set in 1920s New York, *The Great Gatsby* follows Jay, a millionaire who throws parties each night to entrance his guests and hopefully win back his former flame, Daisy. However, the man behind the wealth is his own mystery. With flashy dancing and Tony Award-winning costumes, this eye-popping musical has become a fan favorite, capturing all the luxury and fun of the Roaring Twenties. Get *The Great Gatsby* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

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Set during the Roaring Twenties, the glitzy party of a musical adaptation of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel follows a millionaire named Jay Gatsby who's determined to win back his former love, Daisy Buchanan.

Ryan McCartan stars as Jay Gatsby in [*The Great Gatsby*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/38749-the-great-gatsby-on-broadway) on Broadway at the [Broadway Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/broadway-theatre).

McCartan is known for his stage roles as J.D. in *Heathers*, Fiyero in [*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked), Jay Gatsby in [*The Great Gatsby*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/38749-the-great-gatsby-on-broadway), and Hans in *Frozen*. On screen, his best-known roles include Brad in *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* and Diggie on *Liv and Maddie*.

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China Anne McClain makes her Broadway debut as Daisy Buchanan in [*The Great Gatsby*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/38749-the-great-gatsby-on-broadway) on Broadway at the [Broadway Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/broadway-theatre).

Having gotten her start on Disney Channel, McClain is best known for starring as Uma in the *Descendants* film franchise and Chyna Parks in *A.N.T. Farm*. Beyond Disney, she played Jazmine Payne in *Tyler Perry's House of Payne* and *The Paynes*, Charlotte McKenzie in *Grown Ups* and *Grown Ups 2*, and Jennifer Pierce/Lightning in *Black Lightning*.

McClain is also a singer, having released music as a solo artist and as part of a girl group with her sisters. Her best-known songs include "Calling All the Monsters" (for *A.N.T. Farm*) and "What's My Name" (for *Descendants*).

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Corbin Bleu stars as Nick Carraway in [*The Great Gatsby*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/38749-the-great-gatsby-on-broadway) on Broadway at the [Broadway Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/broadway-theatre).

Corbin Bleu Reivers&nbsp;was&nbsp;born on February 21, 1989 in Brooklyn, New York. He is known for his role as&nbsp;Chad Danforth in Disney's High School Musical&nbsp;movie franchise.

He studied at both the&nbsp;Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music &amp; Art and Performing Arts in New York City and the&nbsp;Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, and he took dance classes at the&nbsp;Debbie Allen Dance Academy. From age 2, Bleu appeared&nbsp;in a variety of television commercials and by&nbsp;age 4, he had been signed as a model for Ford Modeling Agency and was featured in a&nbsp;host of magazine fashion spreads and ad campaigns for superstores, toys, and games. He also took jazz and ballet classes from a young age.

Bleu began his career in televison in the late 1990s, landing small roles in series such as ER&nbsp;and Malcolm &amp; Eddie. Around the same time, he was also cast in minor roles in feature films, including Soldier&nbsp;in 1998&nbsp;and Galaxy Quest&nbsp;and Mystery Men&nbsp;in 1999. He landed his first principal role in the 2004 teen movie Catch That Kid,&nbsp;which was followed by a massive breakthrough role for the young actor. In 2005, he was cast to play Chad Danforth,&nbsp;one of the six leading characters&nbsp;in High School Musical,&nbsp;which premiered on Disney Channel in January 2006&nbsp;and catapulted him to fame&nbsp;alongside Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale,&nbsp;Vanessa Hudgens, Lucas Grabeel, and Monique Coleman.

The group toured the country in High School Musical: The Concert&nbsp;from 2006 to 2007. The&nbsp;movie sequel, High School Musical 2,&nbsp;premiered on the Disney Channel in August 2007, and a third installment, High School Musical 3: Senior Year&nbsp;was granted a theatrical release&nbsp;for October 2008. During his time with the Disney Channel, Bleu also appeared as Izzy Daniels in Jump In!, which premiered&nbsp;in January 2007,&nbsp;Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide,&nbsp;Hannah Montana,&nbsp;and Flight 29 Down, in which he starred as Nathan in 27 episodes.&nbsp;His most notable post-Disney&nbsp;screen credits include The Beautiful Life: TBL&nbsp;in 2009, The Good Wife&nbsp;in 2010, The Little Engine That Could&nbsp;in 2011, Blue Bloods&nbsp;in 2012, One Life to Live&nbsp;in 2013, Psych&nbsp;in 2014, Castle&nbsp;in 2016, and The Middle&nbsp;and Chicago Med&nbsp;in 2018.

In theatre, Bleu made his Broadway debut in January 2010, assuming the leading role of Usnavi in Lin-Manuel Miranda's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/in-the-heights">In the Heights</a>&nbsp;at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/richard-rodgers-theatre">Richard Rodgers Theatre</a>. He&nbsp;played a limited engagement through&nbsp;August 2010. He went on to star as Seaweed in&nbsp;Hairspray at The Hollywood Bowl&nbsp;in August 2011, before returning to Broadway in April 2012 to assume the role of Jesus in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/godspell">Godspell</a>&nbsp;at Circle in the Square for the remainder of its Broadway run. After appearing in regional productions of&nbsp;Family Shots,&nbsp;Romeo and Juliet: Love Is a Battlefield, and&nbsp;The Dodgers, Bleu took on his next Broadway role as an original company member of Roundabout Theatre Company's world premiere of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/holiday-inn">Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical</a>. He played the role of&nbsp;Ted Hanover (portrayed famously in the 1942 film by Fred Astaire) and was showered with critical acclaim for his performance and dance skills&nbsp;in particular. The production ran at <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/studio-54">Studio 54</a> from September 2016 to January 2017. Other stage credits include the roles of Sky in&nbsp;Mamma Mia! at The Hollywood Bowl&nbsp;(July 2017),&nbsp;Don Lockwood in the MUNY production of&nbsp;Singin' in the Rain&nbsp;in St. Louis, Missouri (June to July 2018), and&nbsp;Billy Crocker in&nbsp;Anything Goes&nbsp;at Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage (November to December 2018).

Bleu returned&nbsp;to Broadway for the Roundabout Theatre Company revival of&nbsp;Kiss Me, Kate!&nbsp;at Studio 54&nbsp;from February 14 through June 30, 2019. He earned his first Drama Desk Award nomination for his efforts in&nbsp;the dual roles of&nbsp;Bill Calhoun and&nbsp;Lucentio.In 2023, he assumes the role of Seymour in the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors.

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Naturi Naughton-Lewis stars as Jordan Baker in [*The Great Gatsby*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/38749-the-great-gatsby) on Broadway at the [Broadway Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/broadway-theatre).

Naughton-Lewis made her Broadway debut as Little Inez in *Hairspray* in the early 2000s, and *Gatsby* marks her first return to Broadway in 20 years. She is best known for her performance as Tasha St. Patrick in Starz's *Power* and *Power Book II: Ghost*, for which she won two NAACP Image Awards. She won an additional Image Award for her performance in Lifetime's *Abducted at an HBCU: A Black Girl Missing Movie*.

Additional screen roles include Jill “Da Thrill” in *Queens*, Lil' Kim in *Notorious*, Bunny Brenda in *The Playboy Club*, and Kendra in *The Client List*.

She is also one-third of the R&B girl group 3LW, which was active from 1999 to 2007.

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Max Monnig makes his Broadway debut as Tom Buchanan in [*The Great Gatsby*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/38749-the-great-gatsby-on-broadway) on Broadway at [Broadway Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/broadway-theatre) from October 14, 2026. He has previously performed off Broadway in *Glory of the World* at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and appeared in TV shows like *FBI* and *Law & Order: SVU*.

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Chilina Kennedy stars as Myrtle Wilson in [*The Great Gatsby*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/38749-the-great-gatsby-on-broadway) on Broadway at [Broadway Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/broadway-theatre) from October 14 to November 15.

Kennedy is an actor best known for starring as Annie in *Paradise Square* on Broadway and as Carole King in *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical*. Her other stage roles include Mary Magdalene in *Jesus Christ Superstar* and Dina in the first U.S. tour of the Tony Award-winning musical *The Band's Visit*. 

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Charlie Pollock stars as George Wilson in [*The Great Gatsby*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/38749-the-great-gatsby-on-broadway) on Broadway at the [Broadway Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/broadway-theatre).

Pollock has starred as Bobby Strong in *Urinetown* and Philip Stuckey in *Pretty Woman: The Musical*, with additional Broadway credits including *Violet* and *9 to 5*. On TV, he has appeared in *The Good Wife*, Marvel's *Wastelanders: Wolverine*, and *Law & Order*.

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Matthew Saldívar stars as Wolfsheim in [*The Great Gatsby*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/38749-the-great-gatsby-on-broadway) on Broadway at the [Broadway Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/broadway-theatre).

Since making his Broadway debut as Sammy in the musical adaptation of *The Wedding Singer*, Saldívar has appeared in Broadway productions like the last Broadway revival of *Grease* (as Kenickie), Honeymoon in Vegas (Johnny Sandwich), *Bernhardt/Hamlet* (Alfonse Mucha), and *Peter and the Starcatcher* (*Black Stache*), among numerous other shows in NYC and internationally.

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The Broadway Theatre is one of the most iconic and popular theatre venues in New York. Located at 1681 Broadway, the theatre is home to multitude of critically acclaimed Broadway musicals and plays. Since its inception in 1924, the Broadway theatre has been a pillar of the New York theatre industry, consistently presenting audiences with captivating performances and a wide variety of shows. The theatre boasts a large seating capacity of 1765, setting it apart from other Broadway theatres. Its key defining feature, the exceptional stage size, allows for large-scale musical productions. Notable performances that graced the theatre include 'South Pacific', 'The Color Purple', 'Miss Saigon', the revival of 'Evita' and 'Cinderella'. With a unique blend of classic architecture and modern technology, the Broadway Theatre not only delivers magnificent visual appeal but also excellent acoustics and comfortable seating. This combination creates an immersive viewing experience few other venues can rival.

## How to Get Here
The Broadway Theatre is easily accessible via public transportation. It’s easy to reach by subway. You can take the C, E, or 1 train to 50th Street or the N, R, or Q train to 57th Street. Alternatively, the theatre is served by buses M104, M10, M27/M50. If you prefer to drive, there are numerous public parking lots within a short walk. Bicycle parking is also available nearby.

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The Broadway Theatre is one of only five playhouses situated directly on the street named Broadway. Designed by Eugene De Rosa, the building officially opened on December 25, 1924, as B. S. Moss’s Colony, a premier film house. The building underwent a series of name changes, including to Universal's Colony Theatre, B.S. Moss' Broadway Theatre, and Earl Carroll's Broadway Theatre.

The theatre was used for stage productions and was re-christened simply as the Broadway Theatre on December 30, 1930. The Shubert Organization purchased the property in 1939 and have since completed two renovations in 1956 and 1986. The theatre houses an extremely large stage at 60 feet deep.

## How to get to the Broadway Theatre in New York

The Broadway Theatre, located at 53rd Street and Broadway, is closest to the 50th Street subway stop on the 1 line. The nearest bus stop to the theatre is 7th Ave/W 53rd St. on the M7, M20, and M104 lines.

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Pretty Woman: The Musical on Broadway [10364]

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The hit 1990 film, starring iconic duo Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, comes to life onstage in this new adaptation with music by Canadian singer/songwriter Bryan Adams (who had 1980s hits like “Summer of ’69” and “Run to You”) and his songwriting partner, Jim Vallance. 

The story centers on Vivian Ward, a prostitute hired by rich entrepreneur Edward Lewis to accompany him for a week in Los Angeles. Edward showers Vivian with large sums of cash for an elegant shopping spree, while her old friends from the block start to get jealous. As Vivian makes the transformation from call girl to classy lady, she finds herself falling for Edward, who also begins to see Vivian beyond her profession. Directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, the grown-up Cinderella story celebrates the outsider in all of us and shows that looks and money aren’t the keys to love.
## What to watch for
Andy Karl, who stars as Edward, is married to actress Orfeh, who plays Vivian’s best friend, Kit.

Jerry Mitchell both directs and choreographs “Pretty Woman,” his third time taking on both duties on Broadway following “Legally Blonde” and “Kinky Boots.”

“Pretty Woman” has been adapted for the stage by the same creative team behind the original 1990 film: director Garry Marshall and writer J.F. Lawton. Although Marshall died while the musical was still in development, producer Paula Wagner said, “I know he would have wanted us to continue on and therefore we will bring this story to Broadway.”

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Welcome to Rodeo Drive!&nbsp;The cast of&nbsp;Pretty Woman: The Musical features rising star of stage &amp; screen Samantha Barks&nbsp;and three-time Tony Award nominee &amp; Olivier Award winner Andy Karl, who&nbsp;take&nbsp;on the iconic roles of Vivian and Edward, made famous in the hit 1990 movie by Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, of course. The musical adaptation not only features a book by the late great Garry Marshall (who directed the movie) and J.F. Lawton (who wrote the screenplay), but it also boasts original music by Grammy Award-winning superstar Bryan Adams, along with his longtime songwriting partner&nbsp;Jim Vallance.90's nostalgia is running wild at the Nederlander Theatre and if you're a die-hard fan of this musical's celebrated source material, you'll be pleased to hear that this stage adaptation has stayed clear of messing with the sacred. Even many of the classic Julia Roberts outfits are given identical (or at least strikingly similar) replicas, worn with gusto by Samantha Barks, and those iconic (cinematic) moments are reborn to the delight of the audience at each performance. From the playful snapping shut of the jewelry box to the delivery of the "Big mistake! Big! Huge!" line, there is an unmistakable electricity in the auditorium, whenever a shared moment of recognition brings the entire audience together as one. But this is live theatre, after all, and not cinema, and in director Jerry Mitchell's slick production, the theatricality comes in the form of our special guide through this Los Angeles love story. "Welcome to Hollywood" sings our Happy Man from the getgo and we are reassured we're in safe hands. Not only does he pop up sporadically throughout the performance but also (with a knowing wink to the audience) slips into the roles of the hotel manager Mr. Thompson (as well as a jazz pianist and opera conductor to boot). As a theatrical device, he is the conscience of the piece and our welcomed companion.Andy Karl does a sublime job of bringing an empathetic quality to the&nbsp;potentially unlikeable&nbsp;character of Edward&nbsp;and, as the musical progresses, we discover that it is Edward's journey of self-discovery that holds the most weight. This is not merely a rags-to-riches tale of a Hollywood Boulevard sex worker, but of two human beings that rescue each other in more ways than one. Edward's business-centric mind, devoid of emotional connection and suffocating with isolation, undergoes the transformation, whereas Vivian's arc is ultimately more circumstancial.Samantha Barks is perfect casting as our Pretty Woman, beautifully balancing toughness with vulnerability, and her vocals are crystal clear and soaring in anthemic numbers such as "I Can't Go Back". In addition, Orfeh also rousingly shows off her belting skills as Vivian's best friend, Kit De Luca, and visibly relishes her scene-stealing performance.And then there's the infectious score by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance that boasts more than its fair share of infectious soft-rock melodies. The lyrics are simplistic without pretence, but it is the music that grasps you tightly, lets go, and strengthen its grip with the reprises. Vivian's theme "Anywhere but Here" and Edward's theme "Freedom" are prime examples.Prior to Broadway, Pretty Woman:&nbsp;The Musical staged its world premiere at Chicago's Oriental Theatre for a limited 5-week engagement in the spring of&nbsp;2018. Now, Broadway audiences are being asked the question: "What's Your Dream?" Maybe yours could come true with&nbsp;this theatrical trip to Hollywood... Once upon a Time in the 1980s...&nbsp;(Photos by Matthew Murphy)

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The Nederlander Theatre is one of the most iconic performing arts venues in New York City. As an intrinsic part of Broadway, this historic theater first opened its doors in 1921 and ever since then, it has been the stage for numerous successful Broadway shows and legendary musicals. In its early years, it was known as The National Theatre, where it hosted renowned productions such as Showboat, which revived the Golden Age of musical theatre. In 1980, the name of the theatre was changed to the Nederlander in honor of theatre owner David Nederlander. Since then, it hit new highs, staging several hit musicals including 'Rent,' which ran for a phenomenal 12 years. 

**How to get there**: The Nederlander Theatre is located at 208 W 41st St, New York, NY 10036. You can easily reach the venue via public transportation. If you're taking the subway, you can take the A, C, E to 42nd Street, exit at 41st Street, then walk a bit to the west. Alternatively, the 1, 2, 3, 7, N, R, Q, W, S trains all stop at Times Square 42nd Street.

Nederlander Theatre - NY

Nederlander Theatre

The Nederlander Theatre is a historic Broadway venue in NYC, famous for countless hit shows. It's accessible via multiple subway lines.

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