{"id":995,"date":"2017-12-01T11:34:02","date_gmt":"2017-12-01T11:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.augustwilsontheatre.org\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T22:55:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T22:55:24","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.newyorkbroadwaytheatre.com\/august-wilson-theatre\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- NewTheme-Responsive-Text -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block;background-color:transparent;\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2783012870533657\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1489656471\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<div class=\"preshow-drinks-block\"><div class=\"site-container\"><div class=\"left-container\" data-aos=\"fade-in\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/august-wilson-theatre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/05\/august-wilson-theatre-kit-kat-club.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\" \/><\/div><div class=\"right-container\" data-aos=\"fade-right\" data-aos-delay=\"300\"><h2 class=\"heading h3\">August Wilson Theatre New York<\/h2><div class=\"subtext\"><p>Located in central Manhattan, The August Wilson Theatre was built in 1925, when it was known as The Guild Theatre. It was later renamed to honor respected playwright August Wilson, paying homage to his influence on American theater.<\/p><p>You can find the theater in the heart of Midtown Manhattan\u2019s Theater District, close to iconic tourist attractions, including Times Square and the Empire State Building. It has a 1,200-seat capacity and offers an eclectic range of performances, from high drama to world-famous musicals.<\/p><p>One of the finest theatres on Broadway, August Wilson Theatre has been entertaining audiences since 1925! First opening as the Guild Theatre, with a production of George Bernard Shaw&#8217;s Caesar and Cleopatra, August Wilson Theatre is a special and intimate venue, known for its phenomenal productions, great sight lines and amazing acoustics!<\/p><p>Taking its current namesake in honor of internationally respected, Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright August Wilson two weeks after he passed away, this stunning and historic venue has been a consistent source of first-rate shows and performances over the years, with Annie, My Fair Lady, Little Shop of Horrors, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Our Town, and many more taking to the August Wilson Theatre stage!<\/p><p>It is fully accessible to all patrons, with wheelchair-friendly areas and comfortable seating across all levels. With unforgettable performances from My Fair Lady to Mean Girls, it offers the perfect New York night out for viewers of all tastes and budgets. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"sf-image-text \"><div class=\"site-container flipped\" data-aos=\"fade-in\"><div class=\"left-container two-images\" data-aos=\"fade-in\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/august-wilson-theatre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/05\/august-wilson-theatre-outisde.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"image-one\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/august-wilson-theatre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/05\/august-wilson-theatre-inside.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"image-two\" \/><\/div><div class=\"right-container\" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><h2 class=\"heading h3\">New York Broadway Theatre<\/h2><div class=\"subtext\"><p>Our guide will show you everything you need to know about The August Wilson Theatre, including:<\/p><p>The August Wilson Theatre general overview: Learn more about the productions on show and the backstory of the theater.<\/p><p><a href=\"\/august-wilson-theatre\/august-wilson-theatre-information\/\" title=\"August Wilson Theatre Information\">Theatre information<\/a>: Access the seating plan, parking information, and other essentials. Plus explore 100 years of Broadway productions and the roots of this iconic venue.<\/p><p><a href=\"\/august-wilson-theatre\/events\/\" title=\"August Wilson Theatre Events\">Upcoming Schedule<\/a>: Check out the upcoming show schedule and grab tickets to your chosen event.<\/p><p><a href=\"\/august-wilson-theatre\/august-wilson-theatre-rules\/\" title=\"August Wilson Theatre Rules\">Rules and policies<\/a>: Find out what you can and cannot bring to the theater, including information on service animals.<\/p><p><a href=\"\/august-wilson-theatre\/august-wilson-theatre-parking\/\" title=\"August Wilson Theatre Parking\">Parking options<\/a>: Travel without a fuss, with information on public transport and parking.<\/p><p><a href=\"\/august-wilson-theatre\/august-wilson-theatre-seating-chart\/\" title=\"August Wilson Theatre Seating Chart\">Seating chart<\/a>: See the best seats in the house and find guidance on accessible seating.<\/p><p><a href=\"\/august-wilson-theatre\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">FAQs<\/a>: Everything you ever needed to know about the theater, from size to location.<\/p><p><a href=\"\/august-wilson-theatre\/august-wilson-theatre-hotels\/\" title=\"August Wilson Theatre Hotels\">The best hotels nearby<\/a>: Stay in style at some of New York\u2019s finest and most budget-friendly properties.<\/p><p><a href=\"\/august-wilson-theatre\/plan-your-trip\/\" title=\"Plan Your Trip\">Plan Your Trip<\/a>: Make a trip of it with a tour of the city\u2019s most iconic attractions and landmarks, and restaurants close to The August Wilson Theatre.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"preshow-drinks-block\"><div class=\"site-container\"><div class=\"left-container\" data-aos=\"fade-in\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/august-wilson-theatre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/dda.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\" \/><\/div><div class=\"right-container\" data-aos=\"fade-right\" data-aos-delay=\"300\"><h2 class=\"heading h3\">Currently Showing: Dog Day Afternoon<\/h2><div class=\"subtext\"><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>Just think about this \u2013 and some might even remember this as though it happened yesterday:<br>It is somewhere in the early 1970s, and news just broke of a bank robbery that is unfolding at the Chase Manhattan bank branch in Brooklyn. What started as means to obtain money, goes awry and results in a hostage situation.\u00a0<\/p><p>Some years later, a critically acclaimed film documenting the events is released, becoming a massive box-office hit, to the extent that the film is deemed \u201cculturally, historically, or aesthetically significant\u201d and preserved in the National Film Registry.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Fast forward to today:<\/strong><br>A brand new play based on the Academy Award-winning film is now a gut-wrenching, pulse-pounding, on-the-edge-of-your-seat kind of play, and is about to ignite the stage on Broadway! Thus, your chance to experience the true crime story that captivated the world in the 1970s live on stage is finally here, and this is one you simply cannot let slip through your hands! It\u2019s a raw reminder of what happens when passion and desperation collides; it\u2019s pure grit, heart, and humour; it\u2019s a tale of the chaos of a man and a city on edge; it oozes with themes of passion, desperation, and survival \u2013 and yes, New York, Stephen Adly Guirgis\u2019 electrifying stage adaptation of Dog Day Afternoon is coming to the August Wilson Theatre for a limited engagement this season!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"preshow-drinks-block\"><div class=\"site-container\"><div class=\"left-container\" data-aos=\"fade-in\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/august-wilson-theatre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/5-star-rating.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\" \/><\/div><div class=\"right-container\" data-aos=\"fade-right\" data-aos-delay=\"300\"><h2 class=\"heading h3\">TRUSTED RECOMMENDATIONS<\/h2><div class=\"subtext\"><p>Trust is essential, and our goal is to make your booking process and night out as seamless as possible. That\u2019s why we carefully select the services and partners we recommend, ensuring they meet the highest standards of reliability. In a resale market filled with varying practices, we\u2019ve identified a platform that provides accurate, up-to-date information and transparent pricing for a stress-free experience. For resale tickets to live events, we recommend Ticket Squeeze, and for hotel bookings, we suggest Booking.com. 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