Ambassador seating plan with real 3D views from every section
- Address
- 219 West 49th Street, New York, NY
- Capacity
- 1,114
- Opened
- 1921
- Run by
- The Shubert Organization
The Ambassador was built in 1921 on a diagonal, because the Shuberts owned an awkward plot and wanted the largest auditorium that would fit on it — the seating is set at an angle to the street, which is why the lobby feels like it is turning a corner. It is the only Broadway house laid out that way, and it has held the same tenant since 1996.
573 seats in the orchestra, then 264 in the front mezzanine and 250 in the rear, with only eight boxes. That split matters: the front mezzanine is a genuinely good tier here rather than a compromise, and the rear mezzanine is where the value is. The diagonal plan means the two sides of the orchestra do not mirror each other, so a seat number that works on one side does not necessarily work on the other.
Frequently asked questions
- How can I see the view from my seat at the Ambassador?
- Click any section on the interactive Ambassador seating map above and a real panoramic 3D view from that part of the house opens instantly. Drag to look around in 360°, so you know what you will see before you buy.
- Where is the Ambassador?
- 219 West 49th Street, New York, NY. It is in the Theater District in midtown Manhattan.
- How many seats does the Ambassador have?
- 1,114 people. The Shubert Organization publishes 1,114 in an itemised breakdown that adds up exactly: 573 orchestra, 264 front mezzanine, 250 rear mezzanine, 8 boxes and 19 standing places. Seated capacity is 1,095.
- Who runs the Ambassador?
- The Shubert Organization. The theatre opened in 1921.
- What are the best seats at the Ambassador?
- Centre orchestra, or the first three rows of the front mezzanine for the cleanest full view of the stage picture. Compare the two sides of the orchestra on the map before choosing — this is the one Broadway house where symmetry cannot be assumed.
What’s on at the Ambassador
Chicago plays at the Ambassador Theatre, as of 30 July 2026. Broadway bookings change constantly, so this page does not publish a performance calendar it cannot keep honest — it gives you the room. The seating map above is the theatre itself, so it holds good whatever is on the stage.