Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
Theater Broadway theatre hosting commercial plays and musicals
A Broadway theatre in Manhattan’s Theatre District, the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre hosts major stage productions; visitors come for Broadway shows and the surrounding restaurants, marquees and theatergoing nightlife.
The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre is a Broadway theatre located in Manhattan’s Theater District, New York City. It is named for the longtime theatre executive Bernard B. Jacobs and hosts commercial Broadway productions.
The venue functions as a commercial playhouse presenting a range of musicals and plays as part of the Broadway theatre circuit. Seating and stage configuration are those typical of mid-20th-century Broadway houses and suited to full-scale commercial productions.
Over its history the theatre has hosted numerous notable productions and has been part of the centralized Broadway theatre network in Midtown Manhattan. It is managed within the commercial Broadway theatre system and presents rotating productions throughout the year.
The theatre sits in Manhattan’s Theater District near Times Square and is part of New York City’s concentrated cluster of professional theatres.
How to Get to Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre #
The theatre is in the Theater District, a short walk from Times Square-42 St (1/2/7/N/Q/R/W lines) and the 42nd Street-Bryant Park/42 St stations (B/D/F/M). Walking from Times Square is typically under 10 minutes.
Tips for Visiting Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre #
- Use the Shubert or Telecharge websites to buy legitimate tickets; last-minute day-of shows sometimes have returns at the box office.
- If seated toward the rear, choose aisle seats-the theater's rake is gentle and aisles make sightlines better.
- Check the theatre's health and accessibility policies in advance; the Shubert Organization posts current guidance on its site.
Best Time to Visit Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre #
Visit when a production of interest is running-check schedules months ahead for popular shows.
Weather & Climate near Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre #
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1210 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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