Music Box Theatre Tours

Opened in 1921, the Music Box Theatre was built by theatrical producer Sam H. Harris and composer Irving Berlin to house Berlin’s musical revue The Music Box Revue. Designed by architect Charles Howard Crane, the elegant and intimate theater has always been a legitimate theater house and regularly hosts musicals, comedies, and plays.
The Basics
One of the smaller theaters on Broadway, the Music Box Theatre has a seating capacity of 1,025, with box seats that are unusually large and round. Built in the style of a neo-Grecian country manor, the exterior is made out of limestone, while the interior is filled with elegant niches and murals. A plaque and wall exhibit in the lobby commemorate the theater’s history.
Visitors will need to purchase tickets to a performance to fully experience the theater, but they can admire this gem from the outside during a tour of Times Square or the Theater District.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
The Music Box Theatre is located on West 45th Street, between 8th Avenue and Broadway. The closest subway stations are 42 Street–Port Authority (A, C, E), 49th Street (N, R, W), and 47th–50th Streets Rockefeller Center (B, D, F, M).
When to Get There
The theater’s box office hours vary by show but are typically midmorning until evening Monday to Saturday, with shorter hours on Sunday. It’s best to arrive early, as there may be lines for the box office or concessions. Latecomers will be seated at the theater’s discretion.
Becoming a Shubert Theater
Although the Music Box Theatre was not one of the many theaters built by the Shubert brothers, the Shuberts started acquiring shares of the venue from Harris starting in the 1920s. After Harris’s death, his widow sold half the shares to Berlin and half to the Shuberts. In 2007, the Shubert Organization acquired the remaining shares, becoming the sole owner of the theater.
The Basics
One of the smaller theaters on Broadway, the Music Box Theatre has a seating capacity of 1,025, with box seats that are unusually large and round. Built in the style of a neo-Grecian country manor, the exterior is made out of limestone, while the interior is filled with elegant niches and murals. A plaque and wall exhibit in the lobby commemorate the theater’s history.
Visitors will need to purchase tickets to a performance to fully experience the theater, but they can admire this gem from the outside during a tour of Times Square or the Theater District.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Children under the age of 4 are not allowed inside the theater.
- Cell phones, cameras, recording devices, and other electronic devices cannot be used during performances.
- There are no escalators or elevators in the theater.
- Assistive devices for the hard of hearing and visually impaired are available.
- The theater is not fully wheelchair-accessible, but there are designated areas for wheelchair users.
How to Get There
The Music Box Theatre is located on West 45th Street, between 8th Avenue and Broadway. The closest subway stations are 42 Street–Port Authority (A, C, E), 49th Street (N, R, W), and 47th–50th Streets Rockefeller Center (B, D, F, M).
When to Get There
The theater’s box office hours vary by show but are typically midmorning until evening Monday to Saturday, with shorter hours on Sunday. It’s best to arrive early, as there may be lines for the box office or concessions. Latecomers will be seated at the theater’s discretion.
Becoming a Shubert Theater
Although the Music Box Theatre was not one of the many theaters built by the Shubert brothers, the Shuberts started acquiring shares of the venue from Harris starting in the 1920s. After Harris’s death, his widow sold half the shares to Berlin and half to the Shuberts. In 2007, the Shubert Organization acquired the remaining shares, becoming the sole owner of the theater.
Address: 239 W 45th St, New York City, New York 10036, USA
Admission: Varies
2 Tours and Activities to Experience Music Box Theatre
Sort by:Featured

Small-Group Broadway Theater District and Times Square Walking Tour
Most tours of Broadway can be so large, you might have trouble hearing your guide. This New York City Broadway Theater District and Times Square walking tour runs with a small group to offer you a more intimate experience. Hear the backstage stories about the stars of yesterday and today, and visit famous Broadway theaters like the Majestic Theatre, home of the ‘Phantom of the Opera.’
…More
From
$37.34
From
$37.34
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private Theatre District Tour
Explore New York City's Theater District on a private 2-hour walking tour that introduces you to backstage stories and insider secrets of the Great White Way. With a private guide, walk through the area around Times Square to see theaters that have been home to legendary performances and Broadway stars. You'll hear about the history of live theater, including the early days of Vaudeville and the creation of the musical.
…More
From
$74.67
From
$74.67
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Things to do near New York City
- Things to do in New York
- Things to do in Brooklyn
- Things to do in Newark
- Things to do in Long Island
- Things to do in New Haven
- Things to do in Philadelphia
- Things to do in Amboseli National Park
- Things to do in Baltimore
- Things to do in Boston
- Things to do in Salem
- Things to do in Washington DC
- Things to do in Niagara Falls & Around
- Things to do in Montreal
- Things to do in New Jersey
- Things to do in Connecticut