Neil Simon seating plan with real 3D views from every section
- Address
- 250 West 52nd Street, New York, NY
- Capacity
- ~1,450
- Opened
- 1927
- Run by
- Nederlander Organization
- Formerly
- Alvin Theatre
Opened in 1927 as the Alvin — a name made from the first syllables of its two builders — and renamed in 1983 for Neil Simon while Brighton Beach Memoirs was playing in it. Fred and Adele Astaire opened the house; Ethel Merman, Bob Fosse and Liza Minnelli all had defining nights on this stage. The Nederlander Organization has owned it since 1977.
This is the clearest case on Broadway of a capacity that moves: the house was physically enlarged from 1,328 seats to a potential 1,467 for a single production. The Nederlander Organization now says 1,445, The Broadway League 1,467 and Playbill 1,380.
A wide orchestra under a deep mezzanine, in a room whose capacity has physically changed within living memory — it was enlarged from about 1,328 seats to a potential 1,467 for a single production, which is the clearest illustration on Broadway of why a seat count is a snapshot. Sources now put it between 1,380 and 1,467. The mezzanine is well raked and its front rows sit close.
Frequently asked questions
- How can I see the view from my seat at the Neil Simon?
- Click any section on the interactive Neil Simon 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 Neil Simon?
- 250 West 52nd Street, New York, NY. It is in the Theater District in midtown Manhattan.
- How many seats does the Neil Simon have?
- About 1,450 seats. This is the clearest case on Broadway of a capacity that moves: the house was physically enlarged from 1,328 seats to a potential 1,467 for a single production. The Nederlander Organization now says 1,445, The Broadway League 1,467 and Playbill 1,380.
- Who runs the Neil Simon?
- Nederlander Organization. The theatre opened in 1927 as the Alvin Theatre.
- What are the best seats at the Neil Simon?
- Centre orchestra rows E to P, or the front of the mezzanine. Because the seating has been reconfigured, open the 3D view rather than relying on a seating chart you saw for a previous show here.
What’s on at the Neil Simon
MJ The Musical plays at the Neil Simon 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.