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Millions of people come from all over the world each year to see Broadway shows — and if you're one of them, you're going to need a place to stay. If your trip is centered around theatregoing, it makes sense to book a hotel in the Theatre District — and luckily, there are plenty, from familiar chains with basic amenities to exclusive NYC crown jewels.

Below, check out our picks for some of the best hotels to book in the Theatre District. We've listed the theatres closest to each one, but know...

Where to stay in the Theatre District

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Looking for a great hotel in Midtown Manhattan, close to all the Broadway theatres in and around Times Square? We have curated picks to suit every price level.

*Real Women Have Curves: The Musical* will premiere on Broadway in 2025, with dates and a theatre to be announced.

The musical is adapted from the 1990 play by Josefina López, which HBO adapted into a film in 2002. *Real Women Have Curves* is set in summer 1987 in L.A., where Ana dreams of attending college and pursuing a career in New York. However, her family wants her to stay home and work at their garment factory, and Ana must choose whose dreams to sacrifice.

*Real Women Have Curves*...

'Real Women Have Curves' plans 2025 Broadway premiere

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The musical adaptation of Josefina López's play, which was also made into an HBO film, comes to New York after a world premiere in Massachusetts last year.

They've officially moved in! [Mia Farrow](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/mia-farrow) and [Patti LuPone](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/patti-lupone) have made the [Booth Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/booth-theatre) their home for [*The Roommate*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/40630-the-roommate-on-broadway) on Broadway, currently scheduled to perform through December 15.

Farrow [returns to...

See photos of Mia Farrow, Patti LuPone in 'The Roommate' on Broadway

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For a limited time only, the acclaimed stage and screen actresses will play unlikely roommates and friends in Jen Silverman's comedy at the Booth Theatre.

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear! The musical [*Elf*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/8279-elf-the-musical-tickets) will return to Broadway this holiday season, with performances running from November 9 to January 4 at the [Marquis Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/marquis-theatre), with opening night on November 17.

*Elf* is adapted from the 2003 film of the same name, which stars Will Ferrell as Buddy, a human who was raised...

‘Elf’ to play limited Broadway run this holiday season

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The musical adaptation of the beloved Christmas film starring Will Ferrell has played two holiday runs in New York before, most recently in the 2012-13 season.

It’s Broadway or nothing! John Mulaney will return to Broadway in the new play *All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich*, which will play a limited run at the [Hudson Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/hudson-theatre) for 10 weeks beginning December 11.

Mulaney is a two-time Emmy Award-winning comedian for his stand-up comedy specials *Kid Gorgeous* and *Baby J*. His other best-known works include the stand-up specials *The Top Part*, *New in Town*, and *The Comeback Kid*,...

John Mulaney to star in ‘All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich’ on Broadway

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Fred Armisen, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Chloe Fineman, and Richard Kind are also among the cast of this world-premiere play directed by Alex Timbers.

Dreaming of a white Christmas (and a Happy New Year)? Where better to go than the Great White Way? Snow isn't guaranteed to fall on the holidays, but theatre is sure to be there. If you're planning to celebrate the holidays in New York, there are plenty of Broadway shows waiting for you when you get here.

Many shows add extra performances in the weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year's, and plenty even have performances right on the holidays. Catch a Christmas Eve matinee before heading to...

Here are the Broadway shows you can see over the holidays

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Find out the Broadway shows performing on Christmas and New Year's, and see which shows have added additional performances during the holiday weeks.

Welcome to the Moulin Rouge! John Cardoza, Solea Pfeiffer, and Pepe Muñoz will join the cast of [*Moulin Rouge! The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/15911-moulin-rouge-the-musical-on-broadway-tickets) on Broadway at the [Al Hirschfeld Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/al-hirschfeld-theatre) this fall, playing their first performances on October 15.

Cardoza will star as Christian, a role he previously played on the first national tour of *Moulin Rouge! The...

John Cardoza, Solea Pfeiffer, Pepe Muñoz to join ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ Broadway cast

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They will replace current stars Aaron Tveit, Joanna “JoJo” Levesque, and Ricky Rojas in the musical adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s Oscar-winning 2001 movie.

“Let me entertain you.” That famous line from [*Gypsy*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41161-gypsy-on-broadway) is an invitation that all 16 shows opening this fall on Broadway are sending out.

While each production is distinct, themes, motifs, and other elements overlap. As the 2024 season approaches, New York Theatre Guide looks ahead at trends – big picture and close-up – playing out on Broadway stages. If you’re keen on a certain trend, use our roundup to find your next great...

Check out the trends appearing throughout Broadway shows this fall

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Every play and musical on stage this season is unique, but some share topics, themes, and details — find one that interests you, and get your tickets.

All he cares about is love! Award-winning Latin music artist Sebastián Yatra will join the cast of [*Chicago*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/22-chicago-tickets) on Broadway from November 25 to December 22 only.

Yatra is best known for performing the Oscar-nominated song "Dos Orugitas" from the animated Disney film *Encanto*. His music career has earned him a Latin Grammy Award and a Grammy nomination.

"Getting to Broadway was something I had imagined but it seemed impossible and now...

Sebastián Yatra to join 'Chicago' Broadway cast

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The Latin Grammy Award-winning musician will make his Broadway debut as Billy Flynn in the long-running musical at the Ambassador Theatre for four weeks only.

Spooky season is underway, and it's the perfect time to have a frightfully fun night at the theatre. Legend has it that ghosts haunt most Broadway theatres, so you could be in for a fright at any show. If you really want to get into the spirit, though, there are plenty of New York stages showcasing Halloween theatre that celebrates all things witchy, magical, and downright scary.

The whimsical magic of [*Harry Potter and the Cursed...

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Check out these Broadway and Off-Broadway theatre shows, plus seasonal exhibits and interactive experiences, featuring all things spooky and spellbinding.

This chapter is closing. [*The Notebook*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/33744-the-notebook-the-musical) will close on Broadway, playing its final performance at the [Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/gerald-schoenfeld-theatre) on December 15. It will have played 352 total performances at the time of closing.

*The Notebook* [began as the 1996 debut novel of Nicholas Sparks](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/from-page-to-stage-how-bestselling-books-became-broadway-blockbusters), and it went on to become a popular romance movie starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. The musical adaptation premiered in Chicago in 2023 before transferring to Broadway in February 2024.

The story follows Noah and Allie, two lovers from different classes who defy the odds to be together. *The Notebook* is framed as a [memory play](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/on-stage-the-notebook-remains-a-love-story-for-the-ages), with an elderly Noah reading the story of their love to an Alzheimer’s-stricken Allie in the hopes she’ll remember their life together.

“As with the film, the musical adaptation of *The Notebook* is like a Hallmark card, its sweeping romance sparkly,” [New York Theatre Guide’s review](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/the-notebook-broadway-review-ingrid-michaelson) reads.

Emmy Award-nominated screenwriter Bekah Brunstetter (*This Is Us*) adapted Sparks’s novel for the stage, earning a 2024 Tony Award nomination for her work. Bestselling musician Ingrid Michaelson wrote the songs, and Michael Greif and Schele Williams co-directed.

The main cast includes John Cardoza as Younger Noah, [Ryan Vasquez](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/interviews/with-the-notebook-ryan-vasquez-enters-a-new-chapter-of-his-career) as Middle Noah, 2024 Tony nominee [Dorian Harewood](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/dorian-harewood) as Older Noah, Jordan Tyson as Younger Allie, Joy Woods as Middle Allie, and 2024 Tony nominee [Maryann Plunkett](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/maryann-plunkett) as Older Allie.

The show will launch a national tour in September 2025 and also has a cast recording available.

[Learn more about *The Notebook* on Broadway.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-notebook-on-broadway)

Get [*The Notebook* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/33744-the-notebook-the-musical) now.

*Photo credit: Joy Woods and Ryan Vasquez in The Notebook on Broadway. (Photo by Julieta Cervantes)*

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It’s a romance so deep, it has to sing: The three-time Tony Award-nominated musical *The Notebook*, one of the most cherished contemporary love stories, is on Broadway starring 2024 Tony nominees Dorian Harewood and Maryann Plunkett. Get *The Notebook* tickets on New York Theatre Guide now. 

*The Notebook* started as a 1995 bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks, which was then adapted into a 2004 fan-favorite movie starring Academy Award nominees Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling. Now, Ingrid Michaelson sets the timeless story to music: the indie singer-songwriter contributes original music and lyrics that breathe new life into the story of lovers Noah and Allie. A Broadway alum, Michaelson appeared as Sonya in *Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812*; now she returns as a first-time Broadway creative.

In *The Notebook* on Broadway, an elderly man reads a romantic story to a female patient in a nursing home. The chapters that follow unlock a breathtaking love story, whisking the patient and the man back to their youth and providing the details that, as they age, will tragically connect them. Decades earlier, Allie and Noah were star-crossed lovers: Military drafts, family ties, and opposing classes all threatened to separate their love, but they have a once-in-a-lifetime relationship that endures for decades.

Two Broadway powerhouses direct this new production, which premiered at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Michael Greif, a four-time Tony Award nominee for electric productions like *Rent* and *Next to Normal*, co-directs *The Notebook* musical alongside Schele Williams, who is directing the 2024 *The Wiz* revival. Also on the team is librettist Bekah Brunstetter, who earned three Emmy nominations writing for *This Is Us*. 

The show also earned strong press in Chicago. The Chicago Sun-Times said, "It’s a significant leap in artistic quality over its sources, which it respects, while also providing a clear, resonant, and unique voice of its own.” The Chicago Tribune awarded the production four stars and said it is “absolutely gorgeous — not to be missed.”

Get tickets to *The Notebook* in New York, and don't miss one of the most romantic shows on Broadway this season.

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Nicholas Sparks's enduring love story captivated audiences on the page and screen, and now it's a highly anticipated musical. Follow Noah and Allie as they fight to be together while class differences, war, and time try to pull them apart at every turn.

*The Notebook* has a storied history for only being a few decades old. Scooped up from the slush pile at a publisher’s office, Nicholas Sparks's now-famous novel was his debut as a writer. Tracing the effects of aging on the mind and heart, *The Notebook* sees an older couple remember their youth and the unforgettable love that once bound them together.

The book was published in 1996 and immediately placed on The New York Times bestseller list in its first week of release, ultimately spending more than a year as a bestselling hardcover. 

Eight years later, the novel became a box office smash. The film, starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling, is one of the highest-grossing romantic dramas of all time. In a cast of Hollywood A-listers, Joan Allen, James Marsden, and Sam Shepard co-starred.

## What to watch for

- Ingrid Michaelson returns to Broadway. The folksy, indie singer-songwriter has performed on Broadway before as Sonya in *Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812*. Now, she writes the score to her first Broadway musical.
- Michaelson is best known for writing the emotional songs featured on *Grey's Anatomy* — she feels handpicked to pen the score for this musical about the strangeness, thrills, and heartbreak of new and old love.
- Three actors each play Allie and Noah at different stages of their youth and adulthood. This is a popular casting structure in Broadway musicals, seen also in shows like *Fun Home* and *The Cher Show*.
- Michael Greif is staying booked and busy! Alongside *The Notebook*, he also directs *Days of Wine and Roses* and *Hell's Kitchen* in spring 2024.
- *The Notebook* marks Schele Williams's Broadway directing debut, but she's quickly following it up with the first revival of *The Wiz* later in 2024.

## Please Note
There are uses of flashing lights, darkness, and haze in this production. The use of cameras, cell phones, & other recording devices is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services. No weapons permitted on the premesis. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary. All items are subject to inspection & must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles.

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If a musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks's romance novel and film was and always has been your dream, you're in luck. Experience the timeless story of Allie and Noah, who fight across decades to find their way back to each other as time and circumstance try to keep them apart.

Maryann Plunkett stars as Older Allie in [*The Notebook*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/33744-the-notebook-the-musical) on Broadway at the [Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/gerald-schoenfeld-theatre).

Plunkett's 40-plus-year Broadway career includes 10 Broadway productions, including the original production of *Sunday in the Park with George*. Her other credits include *The Seagull*, *Saint Joan*, *A Man for All Seasons*, and *Me and My Girl*, for which she won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical in 1987. She earned her second nomination for her performance in *The Notebook*.

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Dorian Harewood stars as Older Noah in [*The Notebook*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/33744-the-notebook-the-musical) on Broadway at the [Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/gerald-schoenfeld-theatre).

Before earning a 2024 Tony Award nomination for his performance in *The Notebook*, Harewood's last Broadway appearance was in 1978's *The Mighty Gents*. He is best known for his onscreen roles as Jesse Owens in *The Jesse Owens Story*, Paul Strobber on the TV show *Strike Force*, and Rev. Morgan Hamilton on the show *7th Heaven*.

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The **Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre** is a celebrated Broadway theatre venue located in the heart of New York City, offering guests an immersion into the world of shows and performances. The theatre was built in 1917 and was initially known as the Plymouth Theatre. It was later renamed to honor the late Gerald Schoenfeld, a Broadway producer who significantly contributed to the world of arts. The architect was Herbert J. Krapp, who designed the theatre in a neo-classical style giving it an ambiance reminiscent of the golden era of theatre. It has a history of hosting numerous Tony Award-winning productions and enchanting audiences with its magnificent interior, comfortable seating, and top-notch acoustic technology. It can accommodate up to 1,080 guests. Beyond its artistic significance, the theatre is also central, located in close proximity to restaurants, shops, and the buzzing NYC nightlife.

**_How to get there:_** The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre is situated at 236 W 45th St, right in the Theatre District. You can conveniently get there with a myriad of city transportation options, including subway (N,Q,R,W, 1,2,3,7), bus (M104, M42, M6, M10), taxi, or even walking if you reside nearby.

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Designed by Herbert J. Krapp and built by the Shuberts in 1917, the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre originally opened as the Plymouth Theatre in 1918. The theatre was leased to producer Arthur Hopkins, whose first production at the venue was the comedy *A Successful Calamity*, starring William Gillette and Estelle Winwood.

The Shuberts regained control of the theatre in 1948 after Hopkins passed away. The building became a designated New York landmark in 1987 and received its current name in 2005 to honor the late chairman of the Shubert Organization.

The theatre's architectural style is similar that of the Broadhurst Theatre on 44th Street, which directly abuts the Schoenfeld. Krapp designed both theatres, and they were built at the same time.

## How to get to the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Broadway

The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre is closest to the 42nd Street - Port Authority subway stop on the A, C, and E subway lines. The closest bus stops are 8th Ave/W 46th St. on the M20 and M104 lines; 7th Ave/W. 44th St. on the M104 line; and 8th Ave/W 43rd St. on the M20, M104, and M34A-SBS line.

## Restaurants near the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre

The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre is located one block southeast of Restaurant Row, the stretch of 46th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues lined with eateries serving various cuisines. Popular examples include Becco (Italian), Joe Allen (American), Le Rivage (French), and Jasmine's Caribbean Cuisine.

[Learn more about popular pre- and post-show restaurants in the Theatre District.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/where-to-eat-before-and-after-a-broadway-show)

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The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, a New York landmark since 1987, was built by the Shuberts in 1917 and renamed in 2005.

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The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre is a historic Broadway theatre venue in New York, known for its spectacular productions and convenient location.

The stage adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’s romance novel features a Tony Award-nominated book by Bekah Brunstetter and music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson.

‘The Notebook’ sets Broadway closing date

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