Imperial Theatre
Theater Historic Broadway theater hosting musicals and performances
On 45th Street near Broadway, the Imperial Theatre stages major musicals and plays; visitors attend performances, explore Times Square and notice the theatre’s early‑20th‑century décor.
The Imperial Theatre is a Broadway theatre in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, originally opened in 1923. It was built for the Shubert organization and is one of the historic houses in the Broadway theatre district.
The venue is known for staging major musicals and plays and has a seating capacity of approximately 1,700, configured across orchestra and balcony levels. The theatre continues to operate as a commercial Broadway venue hosting long- and short-run productions.
The Imperial was designed during the early 1920s theatre boom and has remained in use as part of New York’s professional theatre infrastructure, managed within the commercial Broadway circuit. It sits on West 45th Street close to Times Square and other noted Broadway theatres.
- Seating capacity: The theatre is a Broadway house seating roughly 1,700 people and is primarily used for large-scale musicals and stage productions.
- Location in Manhattan: Located in Manhattan's Theater District on West 45th Street, it is close to Times Square and other major Broadway venues.
How to Get to Imperial Theatre #
Located in Manhattan’s Theatre District near Times Square. The theatre is accessible by numerous subway lines (A/C/E, 1/2/3, N/Q/R/W, 7) and by bus; consult local transit maps for the best routing from specific starting points.
Tips for Visiting Imperial Theatre #
- Check the theatre's official calendar for performances and guided tours of the historic interior.
- Arrive early to admire the exterior marquees and the surrounding Theatre District architecture.
- For Broadway-bound visitors, the box office offers day-of-performance discount tickets at times.
Best Time to Visit Imperial Theatre #
Autumn and spring offer comfortable weather and full performance schedules; check specific show listings before travel.
Weather & Climate near Imperial Theatre #
Imperial 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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