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Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, New York NY

Address 242 W 45th St, New York, NY
Phone (212) 239-6200
Website www.shubert.nyc/theatres/bernard-b-jacobs
Categories Performing Arts Theater
Rating 4 15 reviews
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Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre reviews

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Kate
February 02, 2023 2:23 pm

Built in 1927, every inch is beautiful. Take a minute to explore! All of the ushers are terrific. There is only one lady's room so intermission has quite the line but there is a woman who keeps it moving downstairs that is a cross between a drill Sergent and a kindergarten teacher, she is delightful!
The whole experience combined with an amazing show (Almost Famous) mate my sons first Broadway show perfrct,!

George
January 03, 2023 12:39 am

Thank you staff for making my wife's experience for our anniversary excellent our mistake of ticket purchase was corrected and I believe Heidi was the host's name that help us find the wheelchair accessible seats for our show see you guys again next year

Kat
December 20, 2022 3:33 pm

Clearly, you choose a theatre based on the show you want to see, but everyone was very friendly and the theatre is beautiful.

Potae
December 06, 2022 5:20 am

I got a chance to watch the show a few months ago, it was really nice, the show is amazing and the theatre is beautiful. The most excited part of my trip is I get a chance to met one of the cast Matt Doyle.

Danielle
November 15, 2022 12:24 pm

Saw Almost Famous here. They moved us in and around seamlessly. The ushers were helpful and friendly, and they moved the crowd within a small place effortlessly. The theatre is beautiful and acoustics are excellent. Great show too!

Yun
October 18, 2022 6:33 pm

I saw Company, the show was just amazing. But the seating and the service by the manager were the worst. I want to give them "zero star" but it seems that one star is the lowest. The theater sold box seats as partial view seat. I am a theater goer, visit broadway every week. I understand that those seats are partial view due to the angle and I may miss some parts. However, my seat (box 3 seat 4) was a "no view" seat due to people in front of me. I tried putting cushions to lift my seat, but it did not work. I have sit some box seats in other theater before, there was no such a problem as they use chairs with different height. I raised this issue to the manager but she totally disregarded me saying that nobody made such a claim. (But I found same complaint at "aviewfrommyseat") I felt offended and humiliated. I had no choice but seeing the whole show by standing. That was my worst broadway experience ever. The theater should be shamed to sell those seats.

T Callahan
October 18, 2022 12:20 pm

Pretty theater, Watching Almost Famous. It will be interesting to see what the critics write about this show.

The play has its moments but feel it’s a bit chaotic on a small stage, some solos make the musical drag but some good rock scenes & it has its funny moments.

The theater itself is an old so expect stairs, tight spaces & sitting very close together. Seats are comfy with limited room.

This particular play has smoking scenes so we are eating all the smoking in the Mezzanine section!

Raul
September 16, 2022 4:55 pm

Beautiful theater where all the seats offer an excellent view of the stage. Acustics are amazing. Seats are comfortable even if, as in most theaters, leg space is very limited.

Astrid
September 05, 2022 11:04 am

This was a great show at a good theatre. I saw Company, the revival, with a friend. Our seats weren't together, but the ushers found two seats that were unoccupied and together, so that we could sit together. This was very nice of them.

Something important to note: plan accordingly if you are big and/or tall, as the seats are very close together, and your knees will be at the seat in front of you, making for a slightly uncomfortable evening.

Luckily the show you will see is (most likely) amazing and will distract you from the whole seating thing.

Exit63NJ
August 16, 2022 6:22 am

Great classic Broadway theater. Front mezzanine seats are great for a full stage view. City Parking is easy access through Shubert Alley. Many restaurants close by.

steven
August 12, 2022 5:10 am

I had a seat in the mezzanine. My legs are only 32 in. I was in complete agony after 20 minutes my left leg radiated from my knee to my ankle with pain. When I got up during intermission there was an indentation in my leg from the seat in front of me. I left it into mission. I have been going to the theater for 50 years and I have never encountered session uncomfortable seat in my entire life. The worst. Avoid at all cost.

Matthew
August 06, 2022 5:18 pm

The theater, while beautiful looking, is not a great venue. For a taller person like me, seats were uncomfortable. Only one bathroom location, and staff were like drill sergeants during intermission. I also don’t know why anyone would buy a drink here - I saw two guys get yelled at to put their masks back up. It didn’t really feel like we were treated as guests, more equivalent to middle school children on a field trip.

As for Company, I struggle what to write. The actors/actresses and set design were excellent. I enjoyed the moving components of it all. The plot though just felt repetitive, the main character’s friends toxic, and the conclusion flat. I wouldn’t see it again.

Matthew
August 02, 2022 8:59 am

Was here yesterday with my wife and after the show was waiting for the merchandise stand and was basically rushed out of the theatre before we could purchase anything. The show was great, no complaints there, of course. We wanted to pick up a couple of keepsakes from seeing the show and that couldn’t happen. Very disappointed. The three stars are not reflective of COMPANY, or the cast, all of which were phenomenal and deserved all of the acclaim and accolades.

Leon
July 20, 2022 1:34 am

This is the Sondheim blessed, reimagined Company. Gender flipped and updated dialogue.
Excellent production.
Patti Lupone’s voice is still strong.
I didn’t know that “Marry Me A Little” had been added to end the First Act in the 1990s and every revival since. Why? Absolutely unnecessary when “Being Alive” wraps the show.

Shanerz21
July 05, 2022 1:19 am

The revival of Company is innovative in so many ways. From the gender swap of many characters, including the main protagonist, to the lyric and dialogue updates for a modern audience, to the incredible set pieces that amaze and also add to the storytelling. I was originally excited to see Patti Lupone, but as wonderful as she is there are many standout performers! A must see in NYC. Photo is Orchestra Row C Seat 108.

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