Elegant 1,932-seat theater that plays host to big-name Broadway musicals in a historic building.
At a glance
#9 of 154 Performing arts theaters in New York #1 of 24 Theater productions in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 4.80
Rating breakdown
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5 ★83%
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4 ★13%
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3 ★2%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★1%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Lyric Theatre?
- Lyric Theatre is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 2,499 reviews.
- How does Lyric Theatre rank in New York?
- Lyric Theatre is #9 of 154 Performing arts theaters in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Lyric Theatre located?
- 214 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036 — 0.0 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact Lyric Theatre?
- Phone: (855) 551-9777 · Website: lyricbroadway.com
Positives and negatives:
This is a beautiful architecture theatre and cute outdoor lanterns that brought in the HP vibes. Staff was nice and helpful. We arrived an hour early for an 7pm show and waited on line for maybe 15 minutes before getting inside- not that bad. We quickly got on line for drinks and that went pretty quick as well which was good. For two mixed drinks it came to $48… pretty steep. The only redeeming thing about that is I can take the two cups home as a souvenir. There was a gift shop and I think 3 refreshment areas. The upstairs had two cute areas for pictures and two more downstairs. I feel like they could’ve made the area look a little more magical though. Great so the seats open at 6:30 so everyone is going in and finding seats and ours was ORCHESTRA row S 10 &12. Very decent view of the stage and the high of the rows were good so I didn’t have to dodge heads. The visual effects were great during the show- the aggressive fire lights sometimes were too bright for me to keep my eyes open but it’s wasn’t that bad. Everything else was horrible. The lines for bathrooms obviously bad. The small hard seats that feel like they are still meant for 1900’s … I thought they updated this theater? Doesn’t feel like it. I have so much back pain after a 3.5 hour show - had to awkwardly stretch my body out during intermission to cope. I didn’t ever have back injuries in my life and I still felt this way. Was considering leaving early because my partners body felt worse than mine since he has knee pain from how uncomfortable the seats were. I’m sure if you’re tall it wouldn’t be good for you either. The awkward pauses for the actors were leading me to be impatient to the plot and script. Sometimes couldn’t understand the words of the actors. The first half barely had any excitement and I was drifting off a little. Weird choice of actors - could’ve chose young actors to actually play Harry and Ron’s kids. They look like full on adults and it was confusing to the storyline since there were time changes in the play. Somewhat disappointing because I love Harry Potter so much. The storyline was decent because I got to see the future of Harry and their lives but I will never see a play there again because the seats do not make it worth it honestly. I am bedridden today.
This is a beautiful architecture theatre and cute outdoor lanterns that brought in the HP vibes. Staff was nice and helpful. We arrived an hour early for an 7pm show and waited on line for maybe 15 minutes before getting inside- not that bad. We quickly got on line for drinks and that went pretty quick as well which was good. For two mixed drinks it came to $48… pretty steep. The only redeeming thing about that is I can take the two cups home as a souvenir. There was a gift shop and I think 3 refreshment areas. The upstairs had two cute areas for pictures and two more downstairs. I feel like they could’ve made the area look a little more magical though. Great so the seats open at 6:30 so everyone is going in and finding seats and ours was ORCHESTRA row S 10 &12. Very decent view of the stage and the high of the rows were good so I didn’t have to dodge heads. The visual effects were great during the show- the aggressive fire lights sometimes were too bright for me to keep my eyes open but it’s wasn’t that bad. Everything else was horrible. The lines for bathrooms obviously bad. The small hard seats that feel like they are still meant for 1900’s … I thought they updated this theater? Doesn’t feel like it. I have so much back pain after a 3.5 hour show - had to awkwardly stretch my body out during intermission to cope. I didn’t ever have back injuries in my life and I still felt this way. Was considering leaving early because my partners body felt worse than mine since he has knee pain from how uncomfortable the seats were. I’m sure if you’re tall it wouldn’t be good for you either. The awkward pauses for the actors were leading me to be impatient to the plot and script. Sometimes couldn’t understand the words of the actors. The first half barely had any excitement and I was drifting off a little. Weird choice of actors - could’ve chose young actors to actually play Harry and Ron’s kids. They look like full on adults and it was confusing to the storyline since there were time changes in the play. Somewhat disappointing because I love Harry Potter so much. The storyline was decent because I got to see the future of Harry and their lives but I will never see a play there again because the seats do not make it worth it honestly. I am bedridden today.
Such an amazing theater. Absolutely gorgeous. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the coolest show we've ever seen, one we will remember forever. All of the employees were so nice and friendly, which made it even more fun. Hands down, a must see show!
Really nice theatre, beautiful architecture and rather large! Harry Potter and the cursed child had great special effects and some cool magical tricks. The storyline was dead at times, and the acting was sub par. I'd recommend going to see a musical instead.
Went to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child this weekend and the performance was absolutely incredible. The theatre itself is beautiful and clean, and lines move fast for drinks and snacks. Could not believe how spectacular the stage setup was and the special effects. Very nicely laid out seating as well. Sat in Orchestra Row A and even right in front of the stage is great views of the performance.
It is an amazing theater. I sat in the Orchestra zone and it’s worth the money! One bad point is that restrooms are very crowded during brake especially women’s restrooms and that’s not good. By the way, the show is great. There are lots of effects that make me surprised. Really recommend to watch the show.
I had an absolutely incredible experience at the Lyric Theatre watching Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The plot was captivating, the choreography was impressive, and the acting was outstanding. The play truly immersed me in the magical world of Harry Potter. The theater itself was beautiful, adding to the overall ambiance. It was an unforgettable theatrical experience that left me completely blown away.
Amazing theater and has an old luxurious charm. We saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The choreography was breathtaking and so nicely integrated with visual effects. They also used projectors to augment the stag and hanging dementers even till the balcony seats.
The balcony seats can be steep climb up the stairs if you go from the side. The seats in general are small but somehow decently comfortable for about two hours.
The balcony seats can be steep climb up the stairs if you go from the side. The seats in general are small but somehow decently comfortable for about two hours.
Love this theatre, so much space and so much to see in the theatre space. The show is phenomenal and is truly a spectacle. It adds a little epilogue to Harry Potter’s story that wraps things up in a nice little bow. I believe that the story takes place in the mid 2000’s since that’s 20 years after Harry’s stories.
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