Palace Theatre

Knowing the venue’s policies will help ensure a smooth visit when you arrive at the Palace Theatre.

• Re-Entry & Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in the theater. Late patrons may be seated at management's discretion, and late entry or re-entry may vary by section.
• Payment Options: Cash and credit cards are accepted at the venue and box office.
• Prohibited Items: Outside food and drink are not permitted.
• Age Restrictions: Age restrictions may vary by show. Refer to the event listing for details.

For the most up-to-date guidance and information on regulations (including bag policies), check the official Palace Theatre policy page.

With its location in the heart of New York City, it’s no surprise that there are many other venues near the Palace Theatre.

• The Bowery Ballroom: The Bowery Ballroom is a unique, intimate venue that can hold up to 600 people with standing room, or 110 to 120 with theater-style seating. The venue hosts a variety of unique performances and private events, with past performers including Lady Gaga and the Rolling Stones.³
• Webster Hall: This downtown New York City theater hosts a variety of live performances across three spaces, with the Grand Ballroom able to hold 1,500 guests, the Marlin Room able to hold 600, and The Studio holding up to 400 guests.⁴
• Terminal 5: Terminal 5 is a unique, multi-level venue that has the look of a nightclub and the feel of an intimate concert venue. The venue has standing room for 2,800 guests for performances.⁵

The Palace Theatre’s location in midtown New York City makes it easy to find parking and public transit nearby.

Public Transportation: The Palace Theatre is easily accessible via subway. The nearest subway stop is at 49th Street. The N, R, and W subway lines stop at this station.⁶

Driving: The Palace Theatre is located at 160 W 47th St., New York, New York. While the venue doesn’t have on-site parking, there are several nearby garages.

• Icon Parking: 223-225 W. 46th St.
• Robo-Park Garage: 155 W 47th St.

There is a bar available on all three levels of the Palace Theatre. Each sells a variety of mixed alcoholic drinks, soda, and candy. The bars open one hour before performances begin.¹

The Palace Theatre was first built as a vaudeville theatre in 1913. At the time, it was the preeminent vaudeville theatre in the US, with performances by big names like Ethel Barrymore, Shirley MacLaine, and Diana Ross.⁷

In the 1930s, the vaudeville theatre closed, and it remained shuttered until 1965. The Nederlanders family purchased the theater and renovated it, opening the following year with a live performance of Sweet Charity. The theater was again renovated in 1994, reopening with the production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.¹

The most recent renovation lasted from 2018 to 2024, and the venue reopened with a three-week residency by Broadway performer Ben Platt.²