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Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

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Theater District, New York

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"So close you can smell the actors, and worth the price."(3 Tips)
"Most of the orchestra has obstructed view seats"(2 Tips)
"broadway theater with a retractable roof"(2 Tips)
"Front row mezz is just as good a view!!"(3 Tips)

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ℳ𝒶𝓎♍February 19, 2022
This is actually one of Broadway's oldest theaters which was built in 1910. This theater has the best viewing angles and not a single uninteresting musical. Motown, Tina, Summer were all phenomenal
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KarenSeptember 28, 2023
The theatre is beautiful. Came here for Sweeney Todd. It is incredibly difficult to understand the actors, at least from the upper seats.
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Yan PJune 20, 2019
If you’re going to sit up high, get the last row. You can store your bags on a ledge behind your seat and make a super quick exit by using the staircase behind the last row center.
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Bryan NyeJanuary 13, 2016
Great theater with a great history. The seats were a little tight but they are like that pretty much everywhere on Broadway.
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Tom DiMaggioJuly 20, 2019
Enjoyed two great shows here. Drinks are very expensive.
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City of New YorkSeptember 6, 2013
When the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre was built in the early 1900s, it featured a retractable roof to keep theatergoers comfortable.
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Got KnotJune 5, 2014
Classical theater experience the restoration of this theater is a jewel Manhattan should be proud.
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David LubinMarch 13, 2016
Nice restrooms downstairs...actors come out of stage door pretty quickly
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DanMay 24, 2012
Want to cut out on bathroom lines? Head across the street to the Marquis! Second floor will be open if there"s a show or if not elevator to 8th floor lobby!
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Rodgers & HammersteinNovember 15, 2011
DYK? THE SOUND OF MUSIC played at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. It opened on November 16, 1959 and ran for 1443 performances. It went on to win 6 Tony Awards, 2 Golden Globes and 4 Academy Awards!
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Pat WeinbergApril 6, 2011
Amazing show. Saw it twice with the original cast each time, including Nathan Lane, krysta rodriguez, wesley taylor, kevin chamberlin, carolee carmelo, and terrence mann's final show on March 6th! Gr.
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Kiril SavinoMarch 26, 2015
Orchestra seats. So close you can smell the actors, and worth the price.
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Lenny GalloMay 27, 2017
Worst theatre on Broadway. Most of the orchestra has obstructed view seats unless your in first 5 rows. Save yourself the money and see the whole picture of the show by sitting in the mezzanine.
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Broadway LeagueDecember 9, 2010
For all your Broadway show needs, check out ilovenytheater.com, or come see me at the Broadway Concierge and Ticket Center at the Times Square Visitor Center (B'way & 47th). See you there!
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TKTSMarch 14, 2011
Right around the corner from TKTS, you can occasionally snag great last minute deals to shows at this theater! For more info visit: www.tdf.org/tkts
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Cynthia LinJuly 19, 2019
Front row mezz is just as good a view!!
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Pat Dwyer4 days ago
Been here 5+ times
Venerable theatre with lovely design elements!
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Concert Ticket AgencyAugust 26, 2012
The only broadway theater with a retractable roof (although it has never been opened).
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Lizzie BordenJune 9, 2018
Beautiful old theater
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Mr MaggioApril 18, 2016
Fancy, pure New York life...
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Alex FishOctober 23, 2015
See a show, you deserve it
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HISTORYMarch 29, 2010
This theater was home to the 1925 Broadway production of "No, No Nanette", financed by Harry Frazee, owner of the Red Sox who sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees in 1919.
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Brian PaschMarch 31, 2012
Come early because lines can be long.
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Mae (DJ Illy) KingJuly 6, 2013
Absolutely fantastic.
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Paul BrownMay 26, 2014
Great play!
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Michael ZummoMay 5, 2012
Get rush tickets. Great value!!
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Trish CooperAugust 7, 2013
Great showl
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Brandon HardyApril 19, 2010
Not a bad seat in the house, so buy tickets while you can!
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GabyJanuary 5, 2011
If you intend to watch a show here, I hope you're SHORT.
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Daria SambucciJuly 28, 2012
What a great theater!
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David BorgenMay 16, 2012
I remember when Jerry Garcia played here!
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Andrea JimenezMay 29, 2010
Make sure to get a drink, the cup is a cool souvenir :)
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พลอย ฐิปนี ♫...♫ พลอย ☺_☺September 15, 2011
I like Broadway
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Patrick OwensMay 16, 2010
Finally a theatre with leg room!
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Beatriz Marín de OdremanOctober 14, 2013
Mejor mezzanina si los puestos disponibles de orquesta son a los lados
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Felipe Da MataSeptember 5, 2011
Vale muito a pena!
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Felipe Da MataSeptember 5, 2011
Muito bom! O gomez rouba a cena!
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