August Wilson Theatre
Experience the historic grandstand of The August Wilson Theatre. In the 1980s and 1990s, the August Wilson Theatre underwent two significant renovations and was renamed The Virginia Theatre. In 2005, it was again renamed in honor of August Wilson, making it the first Broadway theatre named after a Black playwright. The theatre has hosted award winning productions, including Jersey Boys, Mean Girls, Pass Over, the 2021 revival of Funny Girl, and most recently, the production of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club.
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Getting here
Travel Directions
The main entrance and box office are located at:
245 West 52nd Street
Between Broadway & 8th Avenue
Priority Access
Your shortcut to the main event, skip the lines with fast-pass entry that gets you inside with ease.
About us
Box office opening hours
Please note: advance sales are paused at the box office prior to curtain.
Monday - Saturday
10AM – 8PM ET
Sunday
12AM – 6PM ET
Contact us
Phone hours:
Monday - Saturday 9AM - 9PM ET
Sunday 9AM - 8PM ET
(888) 746-1799, opt 3
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FAQs
For the most updated information on the theatre and performance schedules, please call the August Wilson Theatre’s information line at (888) 985-9421 or sign up for our newsletter.
Children under 5 will not be admitted. Everyone requires a ticket for entry.
The coat check is located in the upstairs Lobby Bar. The charge is $3 per item. If stairs prevent you from accessing the Lobby Bar, ask a member of the staff for assistance.
Upon arrival, you will be asked to cover up the cameras on your cell phone. Photography and videos inside the club is strictly prohibited at all times. This is an experience for your eyes only.
Merchandise is available for purchase before the show, during intermission, and directly after the show. If stairs prevent you from accessing either bar, ask a member of the staff for assistance.
Security
Your safety is our highest concern. Doors open approximately 45 minutes before show time, so guests are encouraged to arrive early and allow ample time for security screening. All bags are subject to inspection, and all guests will pass through a metal detector before entering the August Wilson Theatre. Flash photography and video recording of the production are prohibited. Guests must comply with bag search procedures, with large bags required to be checked at coat check. Seating is limited to the ticketed location, and tickets must be presented upon request. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the theatre. Alcoholic beverages must be consumed responsibly, and impaired guests will be addressed promptly and safely. Guests are expected to follow all instructions from theatre staff regarding operations and emergency procedures. Please note that all persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket.
Prohibited Items
No weapons of any kind, including firearms, knives, tasers, mace, and pepper spray, are allowed. Additionally, personal alarms, glass bottles/containers, lighters, bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, illegal substances, and alcohol are not permitted. Theatre Management reserves the right to prohibit other items as deemed necessary.