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New Amsterdam Theatre

214 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

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About this place

The New Amsterdam is one of Broadway’s great restoration stories: an early-20th-century show palace revived as Disney Theatrical’s flagship Broadway home. It anchors the 42nd Street theater corridor and is a natural stop for visitors who care about both architecture and musicals.

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Opened in 1903, the theater was later restored by Disney and helped signal the revitalization of 42nd Street as a mainstream theater destination. The Lion King began its Broadway run here before moving to the Minskoff.

Visiting tips

Its 42nd Street location is convenient but crowded. Give yourself time to navigate the Times Square subway complex and nearby pedestrian traffic.

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