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Gershwin Theater

222 West 52nd Street, New York City, NY 10019 (Manhattan)
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Ranked #74 of 718 attractions in New York City
Type: Theatres
Description: Broadway theater currently showing the smash hit musical "Wicked", the story of Oz before Dorothy arrived.
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Ronan, Montana
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The owners of this theater need to put money into giving this theater a facelift. It is worn and dirty. The ladies bathroom was dirty and in need of toilet paper before the show started. The attendants outside of it were unconcerned. But if the owners of this theater can't be bothered, why should they! To the owners of this... More

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East Berlin, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Attended a Wed. afternoon performance of "Wicked." Had seats at the very front of the second balcony, which I thought were perfect, except for being able to see anything performed very much downstage because of the railing. (Probably not a problem if you're taller in the torso than I, but you can just sit more forward in the seat for... More

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South Burlington, Vermont
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Gershwin Theater is one of the older theaters but it seats about 2,000 so it's large. It has two balconies. We were with a tour in the second balcony and it was head rush high and FAR away. If you get seats in the secondbalcony bring opera glasses. The ladies room for the second balcony has only 3 seats so... More

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See 7 more reviews by Cindervermont for New York City
Auckland, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Wicked... The Gershwin... AMAZING!!! The theatre is decorated so well, it's such a great atmosphere to see the show at. Wicked was incredible, everything about it was fantastic! Can't say much more than that!

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See 11 more reviews by Olivia312 for New York City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013 via mobile

Excellent, classy, and well managed. The Gershwin is a pleasant distance from Times Square, so the streets aren't too crowded. There is also a subway station right across the street. There isn't a bad seat in the house with the sloped floor. Of course Wicked was amazing as always. Try to see Ms. Vervaik as Elphaba!

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013 via mobile

Went to see Wicked here. The only tickets we could get were end of a row, still very good seats. Plenty of room and great view. Big theatre but not too crowded when leaving.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

A little slow on the build-up, but nevertheless an excellent experience. Loved it, my compliments to the cast.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

Amazing! Excellent story for the real story before the story! Excellent!! My 10 yo (boy) & 12yo (girl) were on the edge of their seats throughout! The acting was wonderful!!! Amazing all the way around!!

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tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Recently saw Wicked at this theater. It is conveniently located at Broadway and 51st near Times Square. The theater does not have the ambiance of the older theaters but the acoustics are excellent and most seat provide a good view of the stage. The mezzanine seats are sloped enough that your view is not blocked by the person in front... More

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Flemington, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

We went to this theater to see Wicked for my 30th birthday. It was amazing and it was def a must see!!! I can't say enough about the play itself. The actors were amazing and the stunts and effects were mind blowing. The staff was very friendly. There isn't much seating in the lobby so my husband and I were... More

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