Plan Your Visit

Tony Roberts, Linda Lavin and Michele Lee in
The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife (2000)

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre view

On Broadway

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

261 West 47th Street
(between Broadway & 8th Ave.)

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New York City Center Stage I & Stage II view

Off Broadway

New York City Center Stage I & Stage II

131 West 55th Street
(between 6th & 7th Avenues)

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Box Office Hours

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

When we are in performance:
Monday: 12-6pm
Tuesday through Saturday*: 12pm until 30 minutes after the evening curtain
Sunday*: 12pm to 6pm (or until 30 minutes after evening curtain, when scheduled)

*Box office opens at 10am on matinee days.

When we are not in performance:
Monday-Saturday 12-6pm
Closed Sunday

New York City Center Stages I & II

Monday-Saturday 12-8pm
Sunday 12-7:30pm

About the Friedman

When attending a performance at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre be sure to visit the Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Lounge, which is open beginning 45 minutes before curtain. There you’ll find restrooms, concessions, coat lockers, the MTC gift shop, and the Subscriber Services office. The mezzanine lounge has restrooms, concessions, and coat lockers, and is open 45 minutes before performances. Our Premier Circle lounge is open exclusively for members of MTC’s Patron Program. Outside food and drink is not permitted in the theatre. Elevators service all floors. Smoking is prohibited inside all areas of the Friedman. The use of cameras, cellular phones or any type of audio or video equipment is also prohibited. 

Assisted Listening Devices are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis at the podium in the corridor just outside the entrance to the orchestra. Because of new technology, headsets not obtained at the Friedman will not work with our enhanced listening system.

About New York City Center

MTC Stage I and Stage II productions are performed in the historic New York City Center complex on West 55th Street. Access to MTC theatres is at the east and west entrance doors on West 55th Street.

Restrooms and a coatroom are located on the first floor landing of the theatre. There is also a lounge on the first landing of the theatre open exclusively for members of MTC’s Patron Program. Refreshments can be purchased at the concession area in the downstairs lobby before the performance and during intermission. Eating and drinking are only permitted in the theatre lobby. Smoking is prohibited inside all areas of New York City Center. The use of cameras, cellular phones or any type of audio or video equipment is also prohibited.

Assisted listening devices are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis and are located at the coat check.

Accessibility

Manhattan Theatre Club is fully accessible to people with disabilities. Should you require assistance with any special needs, we encourage you to call the MTC Administrative Offices at (212) 399-3000 (Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm, excluding holidays).

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Volunteering

To volunteer at the Friedman Theatre, please call the Friedman Theatre Volunteer line at (212) 399-3000 x5463. Volunteers are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and placement is subject to availability. Volunteer scheduling starts 1 week before the first performance. To be added to our volunteer email list or to make a request to volunteer via email, please write to [email protected].

To volunteer as an usher for MTC Stage I and Stage II shows, please email [email protected].

Lost and Found

If you have lost an item at the Friedman Theatre, please contact us at (212) 399-3000 x5400 or [email protected].

If you have lost an item in Stage I or II, please contact us at (212) 247-0430, Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm.

Dining

MTC has identified restaurants which may be convenient for our audiences. This list is a courtesy and does not represent all dining options.

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Parking

MTC has identified a few parking garages that may be convenient for our audiences. This list is a courtesy and does not represent all parking options.

Parking

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.

To reserve your parking spot, visit the
SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.

Use promo code SJFTHEATRE at checkout to get 15% off your first reservation for discount parking near The Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

THE 1345 GARAGE (FOR NY CITY CENTER PRODUCTIONS ONLY)
• 101 West 54th Street (between 6th & 7th Avenues) – (212) 710-8230
• 126 West 55th Street (between 6th & 7th Avenues) – (212) 245-8708

Manhattan Theatre Club Subscribers and Patrons save 25% off regular rates at The 1345 Garage — 4 hours for $25 and up to 7 hours for $31, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Parking stub must be validated at the theatre. Rates include tax. Oversized vehicle surcharges may apply. The 1345 Garage is a handicapped-accessible parking garage.

 

Pictured: Carson Elrod & Matthew Saldivar in Important Hats of the Twentieth Century, 2015, Crystal Finn & Javier Muñoz in The New Englanders, 2019; Nick Westrate, Patrick Page & Tom McGowan in Casa Valentina, 2014; Debra Jo Rupp in The Cake, 2019.