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New Amsterdam Theatre

Est. 1903 the home of aladdin.

Hailed as “The House Beautiful” upon its opening in 1903, the New Amsterdam Theatre is the oldest operating theatre on Broadway and an official New York City landmark. Now home to Disney’s ALADDIN!

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Tours of the New Amsterdam Theatre are unavailable at this time, check back at a later date for updates. Guests attending ALADDIN on Broadway will discover the beautifully restored art and architecture of this New York City landmark.

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The New Amsterdam Theatre is the perfect venue for private events up to 1,700 guests, including corporate meetings, pre-theatre receptions, weddings, dinners and full theatrical productions.

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New Amsterdam Theatre Code of Conduct

Welcome to the New Amsterdam Theatre. To ensure a safe and enjoyable entertainment experience for all of our patrons, please respect the following rules:

• Photography, videotaping, or recording of any kind during the performance is not permitted.
• All persons, bags, parcels, clothing, and other items may be subject to screening and/or security checks. Large bags must be stored at coat check. Patrons with concerns may request an alternative screening process.
• Patrons shall not smoke tobacco or use e-cigarettes or other products that produce a vapor or smoke in the theatre at any time.
• Patrons consuming alcoholic beverages in the theatre will do so in a responsible manner. The New Amsterdam Theatre reserves the right to promptly and safely intervene with visibly intoxicated patrons.
• Patrons shall comply with requests from theatre staff regarding facility operations and emergency response procedures.
• Patrons shall sit only in their ticketed seats and must display their tickets if requested by a staff member of the New Amsterdam Theatre.
• Patrons arriving late to a performance shall be seated at the discretion of house management.
• Patrons under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a patron age 14 or older to enter the theatre.
• Patrons shall not engage in behavior with the intention of disrupting a performance in any way.
• Patrons shall not hang, display or distribute material in the theatre.
• Patrons shall not engage in unauthorized events, demonstrations or speeches, or the usage of any flag, banner or sign for commercial purposes, or to incite a crowd.

Prohibited Items

The following items may not be brought into the New Amsterdam Theatre:

• Weapons of any kind (including firearms, ammunition, knives, mace, scissors, etc.,), including objects that appear to be weapons or toy guns (including toy blasters, squirt guns, etc.).
• Alcoholic beverages, marijuana, or any illegal substance.
• Outside food and/or beverage.
• Cameras and/or video-recording equipment (may be stored at coat check).
• Flashlights and/or laser pointers.
• Noisemaking devices and/or fireworks.
• Printed material, signs, and/or banners.
• Pets or other animals, except approved service animals (e.g., dogs and miniature horses). Service animals should remain on a leash or in a harness and under the control of the owner at all times.
• Other items that we determine, in our discretion, to be harmful or disruptive.

New Amsterdam Theatre has the right to refuse entry, or to require a person already admitted to leave the theater without refund, liability or compensation, if we consider that the circumstances so require.

This Code of Conduct is subject to change without notice.

Exclusive Disney on Broadway Tour: Behind the Magic at the New Amsterdam Theatre

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• Learn about the history of Broadway and its stars
• Visit the New Amsterdam Theatre for a behind-the-scenes look at Disney Broadway magic
• Try on costumes from The Lion King and Aladdin !
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Meeting Point W. 46th St. &, 7th Ave (George M. Cohan Statue). Meet at the George M. Cohan statue located in Duffy Square.

Please meet 15 minutes prior to tour start time.

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Located in the heart of Times Square, the New Amsterdam Theatre is one of the oldest operating theaters on Broadway . Nicknamed “The House Beautiful” upon its completion at the turn of the 20th century, the Big Apple landmark has a storied history filled with Ziegfeld girls, the magic of Disney and even stories of a ghost haunting its Art Nouveau halls.

The New Amsterdam box office is located at Broadway & 42nd Street, and is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m.-8:00 pm., Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

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New Amsterdam Theatre History

Completed in 1903 and named for the New Amsterdam settlement that eventually became New York, the New Amsterdam Theatre was one of the very first Broadway theaters to open in the Theater District of Times Square.

While the first show to open at the New Amsterdam Theatre was a 1903 production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream , it eventually became home to the Ziegfeld Follies , which ran for more than a decade from 1913 to 1927.

With its Beaux-Arts exterior and glamorous Art Nouveau interior, other shows that premiered at the New Amsterdam Theatre in its earliest decades of operation included Irving Berlin and Harry B. Smith’s Watch Your Step , the Gershwin brothers’ Rosalie , a 1933 musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland and Dietz and Schwartz’s Revenge with Music .

Here’s a fun fact: the theater has long been rumored to be haunted by the ghost of Olive Thomas, a former Ziegfeld girl turned silent film star who died under questionable circumstances while on her honeymoon with husband Jack Pickford.

In 1937, the New Amsterdam was sold as a movie theater, which remained in operation through the early 1980s — though by the ’70s, the area surrounding Times Square had become run down and crime-ridden, prompting the 42nd Street Development Project to announce plans for its revitalization before ultimately leasing the building to The Walt Disney Company.

On January 10, 1980, the theater was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places, and in the mid-’90s, Disney led the charge in renovating the theater through its research and development arm, Walt Disney Imagineering. Disney officially completed the theater’s restoration on April 2, 1997. Later that year, as its first Broadway production in more than half a century, The Lion King opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre in November 1997 and ran for nearly a decade there until it moved to the Minskoff Theatre in 2006.

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The New Amsterdam then welcomed Mary Poppins to its stage, with the practically perfect nanny doling out spoonfuls of sugar through 2013 for 2,619 performances. Since 2014, the theater — which is owned by the City of New York, and operated by the Disney Theatrical Group — has been home to the original Broadway production of Aladdin .

Parking and Admission at New Amsterdam Theatre

There is no designated on-site parking near the New Amsterdam Theatre. However, there are numerous parking options in the Broadway Theater District. Various parking options in the Times Square area can be viewed via SpotHero . Taxis can also stop outside the theater for dropoff and pickup.

Items prohibited inside the New Amsterdam Theatre include weapons of any kind (including firearms, ammunition, knives, mace, scissors, etc.), alcoholic beverages, marijuana or any illegal substances, outside food and/or beverages, cameras and/or video recording equipment and more. For a complete list of prohibited items, please review the New Amsterdam Theatre’s Code of Conduct ahead of your visit.

New Amsterdam Theatre Bag Policy

All bags are subject to inspection upon arrival at New Amsterdam Theatre and should fit comfortably beneath your seat. Large bags must be stored at coat check during the performance.

New Amsterdam Theatre Dress Code

There is no dress code at New Amsterdam Theatre, but other house rules are in place. The full New Amsterdam Theatre Code of Conduct can be viewed on the official Aladdin website .

New Amsterdam Theatre Capacity & Seating Options

New Amsterdam Theatre has a capacity of 1,702 seats divided between three sections: Orchestra (698), Mezzanine (586) and Balcony (418).

What Are the Best Seats at New Amsterdam Theatre?

The best seats at New Amsterdam Theatre vary depending on the event and personal preferences. The New Amsterdam Theatre seating chart can be viewed on Ticketmaster.

Things to Do Near New Amsterdam Theatre

There’s nowhere that the hustle and bustle of New York City comes alive more than in the Theater District, and there’s so much to see and do before or after your show at New Amsterdam Theatre.

Take in the iconic view of Times Square; go shopping at Forever 21, the Disney flagship store, Old Navy, Gap, Express or H&M; walk one block east to Bryant Park and the New York Public Library; check out popular destinations like the One Times Square skyscraper, Madame Tussauds New York wax museum or Dave & Buster’s; see a movie at the AMC Empire 25 or be entertained by the vendors, buskers and other performers in the heart of Times Square.

Hotels Near New Amsterdam Theatre

Times Square has dozens of hotels for visitors to New York to choose from. Below are a number of options within just a few blocks of New Amsterdam Theatre:

• Hilton New York Times Square , 234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
• The Knickerbocker , 6 Times Square, New York, NY 10036
• Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square Central , 136 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
• Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central , 220 W 41st St, New York, NY 10036
• Casablanca Hotel , 147 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
• The Westin New York at Times Square , 270 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
• The Chatwal – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt , 130 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
• AC Hotel New York Times Square , 460 W 40th St, New York, NY 10036

Restaurants Near New Amsterdam Theatre

New York City is home to cuisine from all across the globe and options for a great meal near New Amsterdam Theatre are nearly endless — from a quick bite on the go to a nice, sit-down meal before or after the show.

Below are a number of dining options in Times Square within walking distance from New Amsterdam Theatre:

• Carmine’s , 200 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
• Dallas BBQ Times Square , 241 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
• Los Tacos No. 1 , 229 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
• John’s Pizzeria of Times Square , 260 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
• Brooklyn Diner , 155 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
• Havana Central Times Square , 151 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
• Red Lobster , 5 Times Sq, New York, NY 10036
• McDonald’s , 1528 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
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If your group of 15 or more is planning to see  The Lion King ,  Newsies , or  Aladdin  on Broadway, take advantage of this special experience! Located in the heart of Broadway, The New Amsterdam Behind-the-Magic Tour is an amazing experience for guests of all ages. Your group will discover the beautifully restored art and architecture of this landmark Broadway theatre built in 1903, once home to the legendary Ziegfeld Follies. Then your group will explore the history and magic of Disney Theatrical Productions in our prop studio by getting up-close and personal with original props, costumes, and set pieces that bring the world of Disney Theatrical to life on stage.

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Enhance your group trip! Located in the heart of Broadway, The New Amsterdam Behind the Magic Tour is an amazing experience for guests of all ages. Your group will discover the beautifully restored art and architecture of this landmark Broadway theatre built in 1903, once home to the legendary Ziegfeld Follies. Available on select days, The New Amsterdam Theatre Behind The Magic Tour is the perfect add-on for every group’s Broadway trip.

Host your next event in a Broadway theater! The New Amsterdam Theatre is the perfect venue for private events up to 1,700 guests. The stunning Art Deco venue and its two historic rooms, the Ziegfeld Room and the New Amsterdam Room, can accommodate corporate meetings, pre-theatre receptions, weddings, dinners, and full theatrical productions.

For theatre rental information, call The New Amsterdam Theatre at 212-703-1040.

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New Amsterdam Theatre (Broadway) History

On October 26, 1903, the opening of the New Amsterdam Theatre was a highly anticipated New York City event. Designers Henry Herts and Hugh Tallent set out to build the most spectacular theatre in New York. They were so confident in their endeavor that they designed the theatre's interior specifically for her inaugural production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. The following morning's review in The New York Times spoke little of the play, but hailed the New Amsterdam Theatre as "The House Beautiful," a nickname that still holds true today. Over 113 years later, the New Amsterdam is the oldest operating theatre of Broadway and an official New York City landmark.

The New Amsterdam Theatre closed as a Broadway theatre due to the effects of The Great Depression in 1936, and reopened as a movie theater in 1937. Eventually, the theatre fell into disrepair and was left unused for many years. The  Walt Disney  Company signed a 99-year lease on the New Amsterdam Theatre (it is now home to the Disney Theatrical offices!) in the early 90s and began a massive restoration on the building, bringing it back to its original glory. In 1997, the New Amsterdam reopened with the premiere of the Hercules film and a limited engagement of a concert version of King David, before bringing The Lion King to the stage.

Shows at the New Amsterdam Theatre (Broadway) DATES PRODUCTION 2/26/2014 - Aladdin (2014) Click Here to Buy Tickets 10/14/2006 - 3/3/2013 Mary Poppins (2006) 9/26/2005 - 9/26/2005 On the Twentieth Century (2005) 3/21/2005 - 3/21/2005 Children And Art (2005) 9/20/2004 - 9/20/2004 Hair (2004) 9/22/2003 - 9/22/2003 Chess (2003) 9/23/2002 - 9/23/2002 Funny Girl (2002) 10/15/1997 - 6/4/2006 The Lion King (1997) Click Here to Buy Tickets 5/15/1997 - 5/23/1997 King David (1997) 1/6/1937 - Othello (1937) 11/2/1936 - 11/28/1936 Forbidden Melody (1936) 4/27/1936 - Cyrano de Bergerac (1936) 12/25/1935 - 3/28/1936 George White's Scandals [1936] (1935) 11/28/1934 - 4/27/1935 Revenge With Music (1934) 11/18/1933 - 7/21/1934 Roberta (1933) 9/12/1933 - 11/5/1933 Murder at the Vanities (1933) 3/6/1933 - The Cherry Orchard (1933) 12/26/1932 - Cyrano de Bergerac (1932) 11/14/1932 - The Dark Hours (1932) 2/17/1932 - 7/9/1932 Face the Music (1932) 6/3/1931 - 1/16/1932 The Band Wagon (1931) 3/9/1931 - The Admirable Crichton (1931) 7/1/1930 - 1/3/1931 Earl Carroll's Vanities [1930] (1930) 2/11/1930 - 3/29/1930 Ripples (1930) 11/25/1929 - Sherlock Holmes (1929) 12/4/1928 - 11/23/1929 Whoopee! (1928) 1/10/1928 - 10/27/1928 Rosalie (1928) 8/16/1927 - 1/7/1928 Ziegfeld Follies of 1927 (1927) 6/6/1927 - Julius Caesar (1927) 3/22/1927 - 5/21/1927 Lucky (1927) 1/31/1927 - Trelawney of the 'Wells' (1927) 12/28/1926 - 1/29/1927 Betsy (1926) 9/22/1925 - 12/11/1926 Sunny (1925) 7/6/1925 - 9/19/1925 Ziegfeld Follies of 1925 (1925) 6/24/1924 - 3/7/1925 Ziegfeld Follies of 1924 (1924) 5/12/1924 - Plain Jane (1924) 10/20/1923 - 5/10/1924 Ziegfeld Follies of 1923 (1923) 9/17/1923 - 10/6/1923 Sally (1923) 6/25/1923 - 9/15/1923 Ziegfeld Follies of 1923 [Summer Edition] (1923) 6/5/1922 - 6/23/1923 Ziegfeld Follies of 1922 (1922) 12/21/1920 - 4/22/1922 Sally (1920) 10/19/1920 - 12/18/1920 Hitchy-Koo [1920] (1920) 6/22/1920 - 10/16/1920 Ziegfeld Follies of 1920 (1920) 4/5/1920 - Ed Wynn's Carnival (1920) 12/11/1919 - 4/3/1920 Monsieur Beaucaire (1919) 6/16/1919 - 12/6/1919 Ziegfeld Follies of 1919 (1919) 2/3/1919 - The Velvet Lady (1919) 9/16/1918 - 2/1/1919 The Girl Behind the Gun (1918) 6/18/1918 - 6/18/1918 Ziegfeld Follies of 1918 (1918) 4/1/1918 - The Rainbow Girl (1918) 12/31/1917 - 3/23/1918 The Cohan Revue of 1918 (1917) 9/24/1917 - 12/15/1917 The Riviera Girl (1917) 6/12/1917 - 9/4/1917 Ziegfeld Follies of 1917 (1917) 5/7/1917 - 6/17/1917 When Johnny Comes Marching Home (1917) 4/10/1917 - Colonel Newcome (1917) 9/25/1916 - 4/7/1917 Miss Springtime (1916) 6/12/1916 - 9/16/1916 Ziegfeld Follies of 1916 (1916) 5/25/1916 - The Merry Wives of Windsor (1916) 5/8/1916 - The Merchant of Venice (1916) 3/14/1916 - King Henry VIII (1916) 1/31/1916 - Margaret Schiller (1916) 11/1/1915 - 1/29/1916 Around the Map (1915) 9/20/1915 - Moloch (1915) 6/21/1915 - 9/18/1915 Ziegfeld Follies of 1915 (1915) 12/8/1914 - 5/8/1915 Watch Your Step (1914) 11/23/1914 - Yosemite (1914) 11/2/1914 - 12/5/1914 Papa's Darling (1914) 9/14/1914 - The Dragon's Claw (1914) 6/1/1914 - 9/5/1914 Ziegfeld Follies of 1914 (1914) 4/13/1914 - 5/23/1914 Sari (1914) 3/18/1914 - 4/4/1914 Maids of Athens (1914) 11/10/1913 - The Little Cafe (1913) 9/8/1913 - 9/8/1913 Sweethearts (1913) 6/16/1913 - 9/6/1913 Ziegfeld Follies of 1913 (1913) 5/19/1913 - 6/7/1913 My Little Friend (1913) 2/3/1913 - 5/2/1913 Oh! Oh! Delphine (1912) 1/20/1913 - 2/1/1913 The Spring Maid (1910) 12/30/1912 - 1/18/1913 Eva (1912) 9/16/1912 - 12/28/1912 The Count of Luxembourg (1912) 8/26/1912 - 9/14/1912 The Pink Lady (1912) 5/6/1912 - 6/29/1912 Robin Hood (1912) 3/25/1912 - 4/20/1912 The Man from Cook's (1912) 2/26/1912 - Oliver Twist (1912) 1/29/1912 - The Trail of the Lonesome Pine (1912) 12/23/1911 - Ben Hur (1911) 3/13/1911 - 12/9/1911 The Pink Lady (1911) 8/30/1910 - 3/11/1911 Madame Sherry (1910) 6/13/1910 - 8/27/1910 Girlies (1910) 1/10/1910 - The Barrier (1910) 1/2/1910 - Madame X (1910) 11/1/1909 - 1/8/1910 The Silver Star (1909) 9/1/1909 - 10/30/1909 The Love Cure (1909) 4/12/1909 - 5/8/1909 The Mascot (1909) 3/8/1909 - Romeo and Juliet (1909) 3/8/1909 - King Lear (1909) 3/8/1909 - King Richard III (1909) 3/8/1909 - Richelieu (1909) 3/8/1909 - Louis XI (1909) 3/8/1909 - King John (1909) 3/8/1909 - Macbeth (1909) 3/8/1909 - Hamlet (1909) 3/8/1909 - The Merchant of Venice (1909) 3/8/1909 - Othello (1909) 1/25/1909 - 3/6/1909 Kitty Grey (1909) 10/20/1908 - 1/23/1909 Little Nemo (1908) 8/31/1908 - 10/17/1908 The Merry Widow (1907) 10/21/1907 - 6/28/1908 The Merry Widow (1907) 8/26/1907 - The Round Up (1907) 4/29/1907 - Richelieu (1907) 4/29/1907 - Julius Caesar (1907) 4/29/1907 - The Merchant of Venice (1907) 4/29/1907 - King Richard III (1907) 4/29/1907 - Macbeth (1907) 4/29/1907 - King Lear (1907) 4/29/1907 - Othello (1907) 3/25/1907 - 4/27/1907 The Grand Mogul (1907) 3/18/1907 - The Scarlet Letter (1907) 3/18/1907 - Beau Brummell (1907) 3/18/1907 - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1907) 3/18/1907 - A Parisian Romance (1907) 2/25/1907 - 3/23/1907 Peer Gynt (1907) 12/31/1906 - Brewster's Millions (1906) 12/10/1906 - 12/29/1906 The Spring Chicken (1906) 10/30/1906 - Caesar and Cleopatra (1906) 10/1/1906 - Paolo and Francesca (1906) 10/1/1906 - King Rene's Daughter (1906) 10/1/1906 - The Lyons Mail (1906) 10/1/1906 - Charles I (1906) 10/1/1906 - Markheim (1906) 10/1/1906 - Mauricette (1906) 9/3/1906 - 9/29/1906 The Man from Now (1906) 4/16/1906 - 5/19/1906 The Free Lance (1906) 3/19/1906 - 4/7/1906 Beau Brummell (1906) 3/19/1906 - 4/7/1906 King Richard III (1906) 3/19/1906 - 4/7/1906 Ivan the Terrible (1906) 3/19/1906 - 4/7/1906 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1906) 3/19/1906 - 4/7/1906 The Merchant of Venice (1906) 3/19/1906 - 4/7/1906 A Parisian Romance (1906) 3/19/1906 - 4/7/1906 Don Carlos (1906) 3/19/1906 - 4/7/1906 The Scarlet Letter (1906) 1/1/1906 - 45 Minutes from Broadway (1906) 12/11/1905 - The Man Who Was (1905) 12/11/1905 - A Pair of Spectacles (1905) 12/11/1905 - Tom Pinch (1905) 12/11/1905 - The Middleman (1905) 12/11/1905 - David Garrick (1905) 12/11/1905 - The Fool's Revenge (1905) 12/11/1905 - The Professor's Love Story (1905) 11/2/1905 - 12/9/1905 The White Cat (1905) 10/16/1905 - 10/21/1905 Miss Dolly Dollars (1905) 9/4/1905 - The Prodigal Son (1905) 5/8/1905 - Trilby (1905) 4/17/1905 - She Stoops to Conquer (1905) 4/10/1905 - The Misanthrope (1905) 3/20/1905 - 4/8/1905 King Richard III (1905) 3/20/1905 - 4/8/1905 Ivan the Terrible (1905) 3/20/1905 - 4/8/1905 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1905) 3/20/1905 - 4/8/1905 The Merchant of Venice (1905) 3/20/1905 - 4/8/1905 A Parisian Romance (1905) 3/16/1905 - 4/8/1905 Beau Brummell (1905) 3/6/1905 - The Prince Consort (1905) 11/14/1904 - 3/4/1905 Humpty Dumpty (1904) 10/10/1904 - The Sorceress (1904) 9/5/1904 - The Rogers Brothers in Paris (1904) 6/6/1904 - 6/6/1904 A Little Bit of Everything (1904) 5/16/1904 - 5/16/1904 Whoop-Dee-Doo (1904) 3/28/1904 - The Two Orphans (1904) 3/17/1904 - Ivan the Terrible (1904) 3/17/1904 - Old Heidelberg (1904) 3/17/1904 - Beau Brummell (1904) 3/17/1904 - A Parisian Romance (1904) 3/17/1904 - Beaucaire (1904) 3/17/1904 - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1904) 3/1/1904 - Ivan the Terrible (1904) 12/2/1903 - 2/27/1904 Mother Goose (1903) 11/16/1903 - Her Own Way (1903) 11/2/1903 - A Midsummer Night's Dream (1903)

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New Amsterdam Theatre on Broadway Frequently Asked Questions

Specially priced tickets are available for wheelchair users. As a courtesy, patrons who use a wheelchair are permitted to purchase one additional ticket for his or her companion. Wheelchair seating and companion seats are sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the theatre Box Office or by calling 212-282-2900. Please be sure to inform the Box Office representative of your seating needs when purchasing tickets.

The New Amsterdam Theatre is equipped with one wheelchair-accessible restroom on the Orchestra level (house left), as well as wide stalls in the male and female restrooms on the Mezzanine level. A separate wheelchair-accessible restroom is also available on the Mezzanine and Balcony levels.

There are designated wheelchair and companion seating in the rear of the Orchestra and Mezzanine sections. These locations are the ONLY ones that do not involve steps.

Although animals are not permitted in the theatre, an exception is made for guide dogs and service animals. Please inform your ticket sales representative if any accommodations are required.

Headsets for sound augmentation are available at the theatre. For guests with Tele Coil, T-Coil Loops are available. D-Scriptive and I-Caption devices are also available. Please contact the box office for reservation details.

Please be advised that strobe lights are used during the current performance.

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Disney on Broadway Tour—Behind the Magic at the New Amsterdam Theatre

This highly exclusive, behind-the-scenes Broadway tour takes you on a guided journey through New York City’s theater district, along with an in-depth, VIP look at Disney’s landmark New Amsterdam Theatre, led by its in-house historian.

We’ve all got items on our bucket list, but “going to Disney” and “seeing a Broadway musical” are found pretty frequently on many of our do-before-we-die dockets. Fortunately, you can nearly knock two items off your list with one trip, since while you can’t be in New York and Florida at once, the extraordinary entertainers at Disney put on countless Broadway productions every year, and tickets are available far in advance. But, if you’ve already had the pleasure of taking in a Disney show (or several) in the Big Apple, it might seem like there’s not much else to see in New York City ’s theatre district. Well, allow us to let you in on a little secret: There’s more —a lot more. Enter: the Disney on Broadway Tour—Behind the Magic at the New Amsterdam Theatre .   

But before all of that, an extremely knowledgeable member of Walks’s Broadway Insider team will lead you on an in-depth tour of New York City ’s historic theater district. Get ready to stop at some of the most famous theaters, not just in the Big Apple, but in the world , where legendary performances garner massive audiences and global acclaim. You’ll take a deep dive into the rich history of the area and lap up the lore of pivotal moments in the annals of the stage, such as the famed Ziegfeld Follies, a series of American musical performances which turned Broadway into the bustling theatrical mecca as we know it.   

As if that weren’t enough, your personal Broadway Insider—whose team is composed of some of the best actors, crew members, and theater managers in the business—have first-hand experience of how many people it takes to put on a show and what it’s really like behind the curtain. Expect to hear everything from the sheer scale of an average Broadway production to almost unbelievable tales (like how a goat once fell from the roof of one of these very theaters). But more than anything, you’ll gain a deep, exclusive appreciation for just how much effort goes into each and every Broadway performance.   

You’ll also get to know the most popular spots where the cast and crew of some of your favorite Broadway musicals like to hang out. Until then, though, take a look below at all of the fun and exciting destinations you’ll check out on your way to the uber-exclusive, VIP tour, Behind the Magic at the New Amsterdam Theatre.   

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• Times Square — Ask any old-timer from New York City (or your Broadway Insider team member) what Times Square “used to be like,” and you’ll be regaled with a rags-to-riches story of how Disney was instrumental in changing the fate of Times Square from a notorious red-light district into what it is today.   
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New Amsterdam Theatre

New Amsterdam Theatre 214 West 42nd Street At Broadway and 42nd Street

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Behind the Magic: New Amsterdam Theatre Tour

Built in 1903, for many years the New Amsterdam offered audiences the magnificent Ziegfeld Follies. Learn about one of Broadway’s most storied show palaces, the stage musical Aladdin, and the magic of Broadway. This tour includes an intimate look at Disney Theatrical Productions prop studio where you will see original props, costumes, and set pieces that are instrumental in bringing the world of Disney Theatrical to life on stage.

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214 West 42nd Street New York, NY

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About the theater.

The New Amsterdam was the first theater designed by Herts & Tallant, who subsequently became great theater architects of the early twentieth century.

The partners met in Paris while studying at the École des Beaux-Arts. The New Amsterdam is a rare example of the art nouveau style in New York and one of the greatest examples of it in the country. The theater was built for producers Marc Klaw and A. L. Erlanger and became the home of the Ziegfeld Follies. At the producers’ request, the site incorporated two performing spaces with a ten-story office tower to house their varied theatrical interests. The theater originally featured a rooftop theater and Ziegfeld presented his Midnight Frolic , a nightclub revue, there. Very popular in its time, it afforded a spectacular view of New York. The interior of the theater was filled with oversized curvilinear designs of fruits, flowers, and vines that made the large theater feel more intimate. The architects also incorporated many innovative features including a sophisticated ventilation system for heating and cooling and a vacuum cleaning system. By 1937 the New Amsterdam was the last legitimate theater on 42nd Street. It later became a movie theater and fell into disrepair. In 1992, under the aegis of the New 42nd Street, a nonprofit organization responsible for the revitalization of theaters, the New Amsterdam attracted the attention of Michael Eisner, then the CEO of Disney, who purchased the theater and hired Hugh Hardy to restore it to its original state. It reopened in 1997 with The Lion King and what was once the rooftop theater now houses the offices of Disney Theatrical.

Theater Architect

Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University

Hugh Tallant

1869-1952 Born in Nantucket, Massachusetts, in 1869, Hugh Tallant received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Harvard University.

He attended the École des Beaux-Arts on Harvard's Kirkland Fellowship, where he won the 1896 Grande Médaille d'Honneur for graduating first in the class, and met his future partner, Henry B. Herts. They opened offices in Paris and New York in 1900. Tallant focused on the architecture and decorative design of their projects. Herts & Tallant are also known for the design of the Brooklyn Academy of Music. After the partnership dissolved in 1911, Tallant became a member of Lord, Hewlett & Tallant until 1916. He served as an army captain in World War I and worked on his own after the war, retiring to Savannah in the 1930s.

Henry B. Herts

1871-1933 Henry B. Herts was known as a technical innovator and inventive designer. Born in New York, he was the son of Henry B. Herts of the Herts Brothers firm of decorators. He originally went to City College but left before graduation to work in the office of architect Bruce Price. Herts eventually graduated from Columbia University in 1893 then traveled to Europe to study architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts and the universities of Rome and Heidelberg.

Herts is best known for his partnership with Hugh Tallant. Although, Herts & Tallant were well-known theater architects, the partnership dissolved in 1912, and Herts continued designing with his assistant Herbert J. Krapp and on his own. Herts pioneered the use of steel cantilevers to eliminate the problem of blocked sightlines from pillars supporting the balcony. He also served as architect for the Playground Commission of New York City and helped improve fire codes.

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A first-ever opportunity for guests to tour the New Amsterdam Theatre’s incredible costumes and prop studio, the Disney on Broadway: Behind the Magic with New Amsterdam Theatre tour is ideal for guests of all ages. The tour offers an up-close view of elaborate props, costumes and set pieces from multiple Disney on Broadway musicals, including Lion King, Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid and more. 1 or more people

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Embark on an exclusive guided tour of the New Amsterdam Theatre and experience the best of Broadway like never before. Created in collaboration with Disney Theatrical Group, on this tour you will get to see behind-the-scenes actions of theatrical plays such as "Aladdin" or "The Lion King".

• Get an exclusive behind-the-magic Broadway tour created in collaboration with Disney Theatrical Group
• Discover the magic of Broadway productions like ‘The Lion King’ and The Little Mermaid’ with a special guided tour of Disney’s landmark New Amsterdam Theatre, led by an expert Broadway insider
• Stick close to your dedicated tour guide as he/she weaves you tales about the actors, shows and various scandals that rocked NYC’s theatre district
• Get into character as you try on special costumes and props from your favourite Disney movies on this enchanting tour
• Special access to New Amsterdam Theatre
• English-speaking tour guide (Broadway insider)
• Small groups (25 members or less)

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Ages 1yr and below go free. Ages 2-14yrs enjoy reduced pricing (carry a valid photo ID)

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This tour is available daily at 9:30 AM

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Meet your guide and spend 2.5 hours learning about the history of this incredible building. Admire the vast stage as your guide describes what goes into the creation and performance of Broadway productions like ‘Beauty & The Beast’, ‘Mary Poppins’, ‘Aladdin’ and ‘The Lion King’. You will also get to hear stories about the superstitions held by Broadway performers, as well as a few ghost stories.

The highlight of your experience is in the second part of your New Amsterdam tour. You’ll visit the Prop Studio, where you’ll find treasures; original props, costumes, and set piece of many of your favourite Disney on Broadway musicals. On this part of the tour, you’ll meet a team of actors, crew members, and even theatre managers — all of whom have first-hand experience of life behind the curtains.

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• This tour is operational even under bad weather conditions. Please make sure to carry appropriate clothing according to the weather (like jackets, raincoats, etc.)
• You will be allowed to touch, use, or take photographs with the props that you find on this tour

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• New Amsterdam Theatre
• Times Square
• Famous Theatres (outside)
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• If you have purchased reduced price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid Student IDs
• Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays

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• Your meeting point is- George M. Cohan statue (West 46th Street)
• You will find this statue between Broadway and 7th Avenue

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