Minskoff seating plan with real 3D views from every section
- Address
- 200 West 45th Street, New York, NY
- Capacity
- ~1,700
- Opened
- 1973
- Run by
- Nederlander Organization
Opened in 1973 on the third floor of One Astor Plaza, the tower built on the site of the demolished Astor Hotel, and named for the family that developed it. Its own entrance is on 45th Street. At roughly 1,700 it is one of the four largest theatres on Broadway, it has been physically enlarged for a production before now, and the Nederlander Organization runs it with the Minskoffs. It has held the same tenant since 2006.
The Broadway League says 1,710 and the Nederlander Organization 1,696, and the house has been physically enlarged for a production before now, which is why Wikipedia footnotes the figure as dependent on the show.
Two large tiers in a room designed for spectacle, with a very wide proscenium and a deep orchestra. The scale means the rear orchestra here sits further back than the mezzanine at a mid-sized house, so height is worth more than proximity in this building. Because the auditorium is above street level the whole room is raked hard, and the upper tier holds the full stage picture.
Frequently asked questions
- How can I see the view from my seat at the Minskoff?
- Click any section on the interactive Minskoff 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 Minskoff?
- 200 West 45th Street, New York, NY. It is in the Theater District in midtown Manhattan.
- How many seats does the Minskoff have?
- About 1,700 seats. The Broadway League says 1,710 and the Nederlander Organization 1,696, and the house has been physically enlarged for a production before now, which is why Wikipedia footnotes the figure as dependent on the show.
- Who runs the Minskoff?
- Nederlander Organization. The theatre opened in 1973.
- What are the best seats at the Minskoff?
- Centre orchestra in the front half, or the front rows of the mezzanine, which is where the complete stage picture lives in a house this wide. The deep rear corners are what to check on the map.
What’s on at the Minskoff
The Lion King plays at the Minskoff 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.