With a seating capacity of 1621 spread across two sections, the orchestra and the mezzanine, the Minskoff theatre has plenty of space to display the larger than life vision of The Lion King. Given that it’s on the third floor of a 55-level building, the Minskoff is situated at quite an elevation (almost 35 feet), making it an unique experience for Broadway enthusiasts. An additional escalator at the third level brings guests to the fourth level which houses the orchestra. From the entrance lobby, escalators lead patrons to the third level where they can check their coats, buy snacks and grab a couple of drinks. After the renovation for The Lion King, the main lobby was redesigned to showcase hand-painted, gold-leaf carved displays, which decorate the theatre’s interiors. The Minskoff theatre features a walkway that runs from 44th to 45th Street and an expansive lobby that features beautiful artwork and a classy design. Architects Kahn and Jacobs brought this vision to life with the artistic flair that is so becoming of all their designs. The theatre was designed to accommodate grand musicals that required more stage space than your regular Broadway show. The Minskoff is located on the third floor of the renowned One Astor Plaza and managed by the Nederlander Organisation, as part of their nine theatres in New York City. Named after the illustrious real estate family Minskoff and Sons, the Minskoff is the third largest theatre in the Broadway district. The theatre opened in 1973 with Irene, starring the radiant Debbie Reynolds and went on to host iconic shows like Hello, Dolly!, West Side Story, Cabaret, Sunset Boulevard, and Saturday Night Fever, amongst other classics.

Before undergoing major renovation to accommodate The Lion King in 2006, the Minskoff theatre was home to some revered Broadway productions.

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