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American Airlines Theatre
227 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, United States
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Review №1

Very nice and comfortable theatre. Came here to see David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood in a Soldiers Play. Great performance by all and loved seeing these two actors in person. The theatre has comfortable seats and a good layout design. Staff was helpful.

Ma
Review №2

Nice theater which has been updated. Came here to see a soldiers play and enjoyed it. Great story and excellent acting. Theater is right on 42nd street. We sat in mezzanine and were in 3rd row with full views. Had a good time.

Ri
Review №3

This theatre is perfect! Very clean and bathrooms on multiple floors allowing you to go during intermission without the long excessive lines. Recently saw A Soliders Play and it was phenomenal! Id give it 10 stars if I could.

Ve
Review №4

First time visiting this theatre and it is quite beautiful. I loved the layout and design. We had seats in the upper right mezzanine but I still felt very comfortable and had a good view. The intricate details along the ceiling were impressive. Staff was courteous and helpful. Bathroom near top floor was only one stall so I think they should remodel to fit more. I had to walk down a couple flights of stairs to get to the bottom level bathrooms. There are elevators but they were too packed.

Ra
Review №5

Technically renamed The Roundabout Theatre/American Airlines. Lots of dollars to refurbish. Small in scale, on two floors with comfortable seating. We sat in top box and you cannot see the stage on the left. For a musical, this is definitely not where you want to be. But for a comedy/drama, it’s not too bad.

Sa
Review №6

A beautiful theater with comfortable seats. If you arrive early, then there is a lounge on the fifth floor with plenty of seats and concessions. We were in the last row and still had a decent view.

Pe
Review №7

We saw A Soldiers Play here and had seats in the 1st row of the balcony. The seats were comfortable(Im 65) and it looked like you could see from any seat in the house.It was a great place to see a show.

Ja
Review №8

This theatre was excellent and I enjoyed the show I saw very much

Cl
Review №9

Very nice theater though on the mezzanine level be prepared to get up alot to let other ppl by since there is no middle isle

ay
Review №10

A bit small but pretty cool place. Mezzanine seats are placed pretty well so the person in front of you doesnt block your views.

Bi
Review №11

Great venue in the heart of Times Square. Have seen several plays here and have enjoyed the experience. Just saw A Soldiers Play. Would recommend any show here that wets your palette..

Pe
Review №12

Very nice place. I’ll come many times in the future. Always walking in Times Square and we just came inside of this beautiful theatre to find a good show, a warm place, good price, drinks... I recommend this place 100%

Ro
Review №13

Beautiful, if aging, theatre. The ceiling has gorgeous painted stars. Only complaint is the seating is a little tight, with not much room for leg movement. Staff were great.

Ra
Review №14

Just saw True West today at this beautiful Broadway theatre and enjoyed it a lot. Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano are outstanding actors and deliver a great play. Saw some more film stars the audience which was a great addition to the afternoon.

Sh
Review №15

My seat was great. A lot of the performers seemed to speaking directly to me. Plus, I had room to stretch my legs. The best part was the question and answer period after the show. I have never experienced that type of interaction with a theater cast. Great job being interpersonal and authentic. Please see A Soldiers Play.

Pa
Review №16

A Soldier was an incredible play! This is a must see!

Jo
Review №17

We saw A Soldiers Play headlining David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood. Since we came in out of the rain with umbrellas, the theater offered plastic umbrella bags. Check in was easy, and seating was also easy. We were in the upstairs mezzanine (stair and elevator access) in the middle. So we excused ourselves about 21 times to get to our seats. Excellent view of the stage. All actors projected their voices well. The theater seating allows one to be close to the stage to enjoy the facial expressions of each actor.

Co
Review №18

Went to see a soliders play ot was awesome

Or
Review №19

Cozy theatre. But sadly John Lithgows one man show was a snooze.

Pr
Review №20

Lovely theater. Very comfortable, all seats have a good view of the stage.

Su
Review №21

Clean venue and great view of the stage from pretty much anywhere!

Da
Review №22

Seen here:*Jon Lithgow: Stories By Heart (1/24/18)

A
Review №23

Wow, what a find? Five (5) stories of wonderfulment, yet a lovely, small, and quaint venue. The fifth floor in particular is a great event space, with small bar, where many pre-performance lectures are held. $$ out of $$$$$ using the TixToday (or similar App). I would recommend the American Airlines Theatre.

Co
Review №24

Go to the 4th floor balcony... Smoking allowed

Da
Review №25

Its a good theater, if a bit dated. Sat in the middle of an aisle, 16 seats either direction. Dont drink before the show. Acoustics were fine. Good performances....

Sa
Review №26

The theaters seating was good. There was enough knee room. The decor was pleasant. I felt the sound system could have been better.Overall it was a pleasant experience

Gl
Review №27

A Soldiers Play was exceptional!!! Blair, Greer, and other performers did not disappoint... above and beyond my expectations. Would give 10 stars if I could!!! Thank you for a great afternoon in the City.

Ne
Review №28

I saw a Soldiers Play and it was so moving and well acted. So blessed to have been able to be in their presence. I love me some theater.

Da
Review №29

Beautiful theatre....no bad seats

Ga
Review №30

Lovely theater with a 5th floor penthouse and a lower level lounge. Smaller and more intimate located a 1/2 block from the Port Authority on 42nd street. Near Times Square. We saw A Soldiers Play by the Roundabout Theater. Excellent play, excellent theater. The night we went there was a talk before the play that was very insightful.

Pa
Review №31

Our favorite spot for theater. The most beautiful plays are performed here. Not a bad seat in the house.

M
Review №32

Saw A Soldiers Play there! It was a great show. Seats are a bit cramped but overall nice theater. The staff was very pleasant.

da
Review №33

I was a student doing a play and this place was great. They had been really nice and helpful. And as students we get to see the rose tattoo for free. This has been a great experience for me.

Re
Review №34

I went to see Jerry O in Solders play. WONDERFUL! Had a great great time.

Th
Review №35

Great leg room with the seating, elevators and multiple bathrooms for convenience. And saw a magnificent show to boot!

Yu
Review №36

Always have some great plays. Seats are very comfortable with bigger space than those in other theaters. The view is not bad even you are in the sided seat.

Ar
Review №37

A Soldiers Play was very moving. Nice theater. Not a bad seat anywhere!

Ca
Review №38

We purchased tickets for persons with disabilities and the seats were so tight. He was unable to sit for the entire show. THANKFULLY one of the ushers gave him a folding chair and he was able to watch.

Ev
Review №39

Saw Bernhardt/Hamlet. Show was AWESOME! The seats were actually comfortable. I used the hearing assistance device. Worked great. Professional, friendly staff. All around a great experience. Im coming back.

Sh
Review №40

Went to see the Soldier Story at the American Airlines Theatre. It was wonderful. There was an standing ovation for the cast of performers

Ri
Review №41

The show was great from what I saw, but I had a partial view seat. Discounted of course, but it really was an almost no view seat!. I had to stand the whole time to see anything at all. That was very disappointing. I would not have paid for that seat if I knew. I have purchased partial view seats before, but could always see 75% of the stage. I could see nothing from this theatres partial view, and Im tall!

He
Review №42

This theater is a great place to see a show. The seating is comfortable. The bathrooms are clean and spacious.

Al
Review №43

Saw Book of Mormon here, it was amazing. The stage and theatre is not massive so you can get a really good view. We sat in right orchestra 3rd row, which was awesome. Youre off to the side but its cheaper and you get to see the actors faces.

pa
Review №44

I enjoyed the play and the work a lot. The ushers were terrific.Having one long very long aisle way I have never liked. And it stops me from coming there as often as Id like. For one thing, God forbid, if theres ever a fire to get through the aisle way would be impossible. Im sure you have something to help with that. But, also every time someone gets up to go to the bathroom they have to go through a really long way and lots of people that have to stand up over and over again. And when people are just being seated and then again at intermission its nonstop up and down to let people go by.I have a bad back and standing up over and over again was ridiculous. But everything else was fine.

Ma
Review №45

Saw Rose Tattoo there. Play was good. Theatre is small so seats were good. Enjoyed it.

Am
Review №46

Comfortable seats + good views. And today, an excellent play. A Soldiers Story.

Ne
Review №47

Guess it depends on the show if you have a good time but the facilities are nice the staff is friendly and the Roundabout does great theater!

L
Review №48

Great place for a evening play. Clean bar and light conversation with staff makes the theater easier to enjoy

ej
Review №49

This is a brand new theatre, well it was recently renovated, on Broadway. The seats are very comfortable, and there is plenty of room for your feet. There is a sky bar on the roof, where you could purchase refreshments including alcoholic drinks. Or you could just sit and look out of the huge picture windows at the city sites. Very pretty. There is an elevator to the top. There is more than one floor of bathrooms, which is very convenient. There is a large refreshment stand in the lobby. There are no stairs in the orchestra. The theatre is handicap friendly. Good theatre to see a play. I would go back. Not a good idea to buy a theatre subscription from them. They say there is a very liberal exchange policy, but that is completely false. The office/phone staff is rude. I am NOT renewing my subscription.

Ch
Review №50

Came here for a Roundabout show and was really pleased. I was in the third-to-last row and still had an excellent view – each row is quite a bit higher than the one in front of it so there’s no risk of not being able to see if you’re behind a tall person. The leg room is quite decent too.

Mi
Review №51

Small theater but we had good seats & the bathroom had more stalls than many theater bathrooms!

Je
Review №52

I just saw Tom Stoppards Travesties here. I thought the place is huge, and we were seated somewhere at the orchestra near the stage. Nice, huge performance space. And I was happy they had the exit doors opened right after the show was over. Were on the street as quickly as possible.

C
Review №53

Loved loved loved the show. Great cast, superb explanation & background chat before the show & powerful play. Thank you Mr Miller & Ms Bening. Perfect evening !

Da
Review №54

The largest of the Roundabout Theater Companys three stages, three American Airlines Theatre is a beautifully restored place, and an excellent place to see a play. The sightlines and sound are good, the little lounge upstairs is nice. Maybe a bit better food options would be a plus. Otherwise, all good.

Ma
Review №55

Great seating. Actually larger seats & leg room then other stage theatres in NYC.

Pa
Review №56

Lovely performance space with comfortable seating and great viewing angles and ample, clean womens bathrooms.

ke
Review №57

Terrific theatre.

Je
Review №58

Wonderful play

ch
Review №59

This theater was poorly design. Our seats are on the second floor its long narrow rose that can only be entered from each end! Ugh... NIGHTMARE. Also the seats are so close together and theres absolutely no leg room. By the intermission my knees and ankle were in such pain I couldnt wait for the opportunity to stand up straight

Li
Review №60

This is a beautiful theater, large enough to sit comfortably and small enough to feel close to the performance. There was a nice lounge for very light refreshments before the show. Everything looked clean and well maintained. The staff was extremely friendly.

Ro
Review №61

Pretty theater. Sat in front row of mezzanine and actually had some leg room.

An
Review №62

Excellent lighting and sound. Comfortable seats, in a truly glorious setting, reminiscent of the 1920s

Ra
Review №63

Excellent theater in Times Square. Everything feels new and posh. It has an elevator but even if you decide to walk up, the trip up the stars is not very long. Its not a very big theater. If you happen to sit in the rear mezzanine, you still get a clear view of the stage. I was third row to the last and it was as good as sitting in the orchestra. There were no bars and no heads blocking my view of the stage. The seats were elevated and high enough from each other that even the tallest person in front of you would not get in your way. The seats did not have sunken cushions and there was ample leg room. If you happen to watch a show here, itll be one of your better experiences. Not so cramped for once!

An
Review №64

The theater was great. Very comfortable and not a bad seat in the house.

Da
Review №65

Main theater for the Roundabout Theater Company. A classic old Broadway theater home to some of the best theater productions in New York.

An
Review №66

In addition to the wonderful shows that roundabout produces time after time, the space has immpecable features. The seating is comfortable and looks great too, it is also convenient to see the stage from anywhere in the house. The ushers are some of the kindest and most helpful people ever. Even the bartender was amazing!

Lo
Review №67

Soldiers play was phenomenal!Loved this theater 👍

Fr
Review №68

Cutest little theater ever. The sound was incredible!

Ed
Review №69

Very nice classic theater right in time square. Beautiful high ceilings. Seating is tight but reasonable.

Pa
Review №70

Helpful staff at seating time, please silence your cell phones.

Pa
Review №71

Small theater saw The Rose Tattoo with Marisa Tomei - wonderful afternoon - great performance

Jo
Review №72

Its definitely not small and cozy as one reviewer said. Its the main Broadway Theater for Roundabout productions. All seats are good if you like the play and can hear the actors. They have hearing assist devices and handicapped seating. Enjoy the show.

Al
Review №73

Amazing theater staging amazing plays. All My Sons was phenomenal.

Ma
Review №74

Nice theater, not too big, all seats are decent. Nice staff is friendly. Tight seating, but no different than any other theater

Ma
Review №75

Pretty theater. Comfortable seating. Good acoustic

La
Review №76

This is a great little theater. Beautiful and classic trimmings. Proscenium stage with just a little thrust. I had a box seat and there were parts of the stage that were obstructed. The sound was excellent and I was very close to the action.

Jo
Review №77

I am a subscriber to the Roundabout Theatre Series. It is by far the most interesting and innovative theatre series in New York. The American Airlines Theatre is one of four theaters in the group and is the largest. The acoustics are wonderful, the line of sight from all corners is great and the staff are courteous and efficient.

Pa
Review №78

This theater showcases some grest plays. Roundabout Theater company mounts their plays here as well as other venues.

Su
Review №79

Nice theater. Easy hiking and out. Friendly staff.

Lo
Review №80

One of the original legitimate Broadway theaters on 42nd Street. Totally restored. Does many top name Broadway shows.

He
Review №81

Beautiful theatre with clear views of the stage from nearly every seat in the house.

Se
Review №82

Gorgeous theater. And reasonable seat space (I am over 6). That said, why no center aisles? Prepare to sit and stand repeatedly as people come in and out of your row...

Wi
Review №83

What a beautiful space.The will-call & ticket booth is immediately to the left as you enter.The venue sits next to BB Kings on 42nd in the heart of Times Square so the streets leading up to the venue are always hectic. But the moment you step inside, its a calm and soothing environment with restored neo-renaissance architecture dating from 1918, when the theatre was originally built.There are six floors to the venue with two tiered seating; the orchestra and one mezzanine. Its such an intimate space that the mezzanine seats were still incredibly close and provided great views. Though, to allow for these clear views, the mezzanine is steeply stepped, so if you need more accessible or easily accessed seating, take that into consideration.The staff at every point of contact were some of the friendliest and most courteous Ive encountered in the theater world. And if youre a patron member of the Roundabout Theatre, you are given access to their private lounge on the sixth floor where you are provided light snacks and beverages.Just a wonderful space and Roundabout produces some terrific work here. Highly recommended.

Th
Review №84

The home of the Roundabout theater company, American Airlines Theater is an impressively restored small/mid-size theater with an orchestra and a balcony level. It has a pleasant, ornate interior thats small enough to feel relatively intimate. Theres a refreshment bar off of the orchestra entrance that serves standard pre-theater and intermission drinks and snacks plus a creative cocktail or two thats inspired by whatever production happens to be on at the moment.

Sh
Review №85

Beautiful theater, nice lounge on 5th floor to wait in before the show starts

Ma
Review №86

The place is small and cozy and the staff was polite. Id love to see another show there again. You should check out the balcony upstairs, which has somewhat of a nice view of the street from up above. The stage was beautifully and creatively designed for the space, but was unchanged throughout the show.

Be
Review №87

Great place for theater. Right on The Deuce!

To
Review №88

The show was amazing and the restrooms clean and well kept.

Da
Review №89

Theatre was nice but seemed small compared to others I had been in.

In
Review №90

The window concierge were VERY nice & cordial. The security was.. well.. interesting and I heard Mr. Ruffallos security will beat you down.. no lie.. I still hope to get an autograph and keep my teeth.

Ka
Review №91

Fantastic seating and wonderful plays. The 5th floor lounge is very convenient when you arrive early.

Ke
Review №92

Great theater, remade from the old Selwyn and Apollo theaters. Looks cheaply finished, but it saved at least one theater so it was worth it. Of course a theater is only as good as what is on the stage. I have only seen good productions there.

Ro
Review №93

Beautiful theatre. Seats gave an unobstructed view of the stage (as a short person, this was important to me!)

Jo
Review №94

Really good play. Comfortable seats.

Be
Review №95

Besides loving the show, theatre had wonderful place to wait upstairs. Cant wait to return.

Ja
Review №96

Went to see A Soldiers Story and it was phenomenal!

Jo
Review №97

Love it! Saw Travesties there for the first time and I have to say, I was really impressed. Theater is very big, and spacious, and of course the acoustics are excellent... I wasnt drinking that night, so I didnt suffer the indignity of a $17 merlot, but thats OK...

Je
Review №98

Very quaint theatre. All seats were good and surprisingly roomy.

Da
Review №99

No surprises. No complaints. Its a big brasserie. Decent food, indifferent staff by necessity. Perfect for apres theater.

Ro
Review №100

Easy access for wheelchair and staff were very accomodating!

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  • Address:227 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, United States
  • Site:https://roundabouttheatre.org/
  • Phone:+1 212-719-1300
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  • Performing arts theater
  • Theater company
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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