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Lena Horne Theatre
Address
256 W 47th St
New York, NY 10036
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Accessibility
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Box Office
Outer lobby. Counter 43". Floor on slight incline. -
Curb Ramps
SW corner of 47th St. & Broadway; SE corner of 47th St. & 8th Ave. -
Restroom
A unisex restroom is located on the orchestra level. -
Elevator/Escalator
None -
Entrance
No stairs at entrance. Double doors in series: 1st set (each 28.5", heavy) into outer lobby; 2nd set (each 28.5") into inner lobby. -
Visual Assistance
Low vision seats available in the front of the orchestra for purchase in person or on the phone. -
Water Fountain
Water fountain available on mezzanine level (up nineteen steps). -
Assisted Listening System
Headsets for sound augmentation are available at the theatre, free of charge. Photo identification is required as a deposit. -
Wheelchair Info
Wheelchair seating available in the rear of the orchestra section. -
Folding Armrests
Six (6) mobility seats with folding armrests in the orchestra, Two (2) mobility seats with folding armrests in the mezzanine, which is up 19 stairs
Theater Description
Designed by architect Herbert J. Krapp, it opened as the Mansfield Theatre in 1926. After 1933, the theatre fell into relative disuse until 1945, when Michael Myerberg bought it and leased it to CBS for television productions. Known as CBS Studio 59, the theater played host to the long-running panel shows I've Got a Secret and What's My Line? In 1960, it was renamed after the former New York Times theatre critic, Brooks Atkinson, and returned to legitimate use. In 2022, it was renamed for Lena Horne, the stage and screen star.In 2000, the interior was refurbished with restored decorative finishes by EverGreene Architectural Arts, and now the theatre is once again illuminated by the original chandelier that had been removed over 40 years ago. It has 1,069 seats and is one of the Nederlander Organization's nine Broadway houses.
