Booth Theatre

Built in 1913 by Lee Shubert and producer Winthrop Ames, this Manhattan venue was named for actor Edwin Booth as the city's second theatre to bear his name. Styled with restrained classicism, it stands as the smaller and less extravagant of two houses abutting Shubert Alley. The exterior features rare sgraffito decoration, noted as the last known surviving example of the technique in New York. Inside the 766-seat house, visitors encounter an intimate setting with dependable sightlines, a cozy atmosphere, and practical amenities including dual merchandise carts and a bar.