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August Wilson Theatre-NY Events & Tickets

August Wilson Theatre-NY in New York City, NY has 89 upcoming events. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About August Wilson Theatre-NY

The August Wilson Theatre is a Broadway theater at 245 West 52nd Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S. Opened in 1925, the theater was designed by C. Howard Crane and Kenneth Franzheim and was built for the Theatre Guild. It is named for Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson (1945–2005). The August Wilson has approximately 1,225 seats across two levels and is operated by ATG Entertainment. The facade is a New York City designated landmark.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • 50th StreetMetro station330 m · 5 min walk
  • 57th Street–7th AvenueMetro station400 m · 6 min walk
  • 7th AvenueMetro station400 m · 7 min walk
  • 59th Street–Columbus CircleMetro station450 m · 7 min walk
  • 49th StreetMetro station600 m · 10 min walk
  • 57th StreetMetro station680 m · 11 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Underground car park210 m · 3 min walk
  • Underground car park230 m · 4 min walk
  • Underground car park230 m · 4 min walk
  • Multi-storey car park370 m · 6 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • Broadway Comedy ClubBar90 m · 1 min walk
  • TurkuazRestaurant100 m · 2 min walk
  • Pick a BagelCafé · bagel110 m · 2 min walk
  • Spitfire Cheese & SundryCafé110 m · 2 min walk
  • P.F. Chang'sRestaurant · asian120 m · 2 min walk
  • CascadeRestaurant · diner120 m · 2 min walk
  • Little Italy PizzaRestaurant · pizza140 m · 2 min walk
  • Thai Chai KitchenRestaurant · thai150 m · 2 min walk

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August Wilson Theatre-NY: FAQs

What's on at August Wilson Theatre-NY?

August Wilson Theatre-NY has 89 upcoming events. Next up: Paranormal Activity (NY) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Where is August Wilson Theatre-NY?

August Wilson Theatre-NY is located at 245 W. 52nd St., New York City, NY, 10019.

How big is August Wilson Theatre-NY?

August Wilson Theatre-NY has a capacity of around 1,222.

What is the nearest station to August Wilson Theatre-NY?

The nearest station is 50th Street (Metro station), about 330 m from August Wilson Theatre-NY.

Which hotels are closest to August Wilson Theatre-NY?

The closest places to stay are NAP YORK CENTRAL PARK (170 m), Da Vinci Hotel (200 m), and Moderne Hotel (200 m).

Where can I park near August Wilson Theatre-NY?

Public car parks near August Wilson Theatre-NY include Underground car park (210 m) and Underground car park (230 m).

When did August Wilson Theatre-NY open?

August Wilson Theatre-NY opened in 1925.