Nederlander Theatre New York
Nederlander Theatre Tickets
About the Nederlander Theatre
The Nederlander Theatre first opened in 1921, then named National Theatre. Like many Broadway venues, it been rechristened a handful of times, but since 1980 has been named after the founder of the Nederlander Organization, David Nederlander. It is perhaps best known today as the home of runaway hit musical Rent.
Standing as the lone theater on West 41st Street, the Nederlander is slightly removed from the main bustle of 44th and 45th streets, where Broadway venues including the Al Hirschfeld Theatre and Imperial Theatre dominate. The Nederlander was renovated in 2008 to improve facilities and despite its slightly dated look, its rough charm made it the perfect match for Rent, which remains its longest-running show.
Before Rent took to the Nederlander’s stage between 1996 and 2008, the theater was already hugely successful, with playwrights including Noel Coward (Private Lives, 1969) and Harold Pinter (Betrayal, 1980) receiving Broadway premiers and revivals on its stage. Post-Rent, its highlights include Newsies (2012 – 2014) and War Paint (2017) starring Patti LuPone.
Know Before You Go
• There is no cloakroom at the theater; bring small bags where possible
• Bag searches may be in operation
• Children under four are not permitted into the theater
Map and Address
208 W 41st St, New York, New York, NY 10036
The Nederlander Theatre is located at 208 West 41st Street, at the southern end of the main theater district. The sole theater on 41st Street, it is nevertheless excellently located for anyone spending a day in New York’s busy Times Square and surrounding areas. For anyone travelling a little further, there are plenty of buses and subway lines within walking distance, and drivers are spoilt for choice with plenty of convenient parking garages.
