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Visiting Lena Horne Theatre: what to know before you go

256 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036, United States

Lena Horne Theatre is a theatre building in New York, open since 1926, with room for about 1,069 people.

The busiest month ahead is October 2026, with 1 date.

5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train, Bus station and Bus stop); the nearest is 50th Street, 260 m away.

Lena Horne Theatre

Key facts

Type of venue
Theatre building
Capacity
1,069
Opened
1926
Address
256 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036, United States
Upcoming events
2

Lena Horne Theatre, month by month

  • October 20261 date, including Six the Musical
  • February 20271 date, including Dirty Dancing

Arriving by public transport

  • 50th StreetTrain260 m
    3 min walk
  • Bus Terminal, New York CityBus station440 m
    5 min walk
  • Greyhound BusBus stop460 m
    6 min walk
  • Time Square StationBus stop510 m
    6 min walk
  • M34A-SBS (Eastbound) - #803099Bus stop520 m
    6 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 30 m from the venue.

Hotels near Lena Horne Theatre

Next events at Lena Horne Theatre

Six: The Musical
Oct31Sat
Plays & Musicals

Six the Musical

Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM

Lena Horne Theatre

Dirty Dancing
Feb12Fri
Plays & Musicals

Dirty Dancing

Fri, Feb 12 · 8:00 PM

Lena Horne Theatre

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Lena Horne Theatre: practical questions

How many people fit in Lena Horne Theatre?

Lena Horne Theatre has a capacity of about 1,069; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Lena Horne Theatre open?

Lena Horne Theatre opened in 1926.

What is the nearest stop to Lena Horne Theatre?

50th Street (Train), 260 m away – about 3 min on foot.

Can I park near Lena Horne Theatre?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 30 m away.

Which month has the most events at Lena Horne Theatre?

October 2026, with 1 date, including Six the Musical.

Which other venues are close to Lena Horne Theatre?

Madison Square Garden (1.2 km), Birdland Jazz Club (270 m), Jazzcultural (260 m) and Town Hall (490 m).

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