Hudson Theater is a smaller theater although it is a good one. There is more than one bar and top of the line plays happen there. Theater is temporary closed due to Covid, but once it is up and running it is worth a visit.

Venue was beautifully antique and well maintained - take a moment to soak in the lush carpet floor, mahogany and gold ornamented interiors. Grab a drink or light snack at the fancy bars before you show in the holding rooms too. Service from the main door to ticket collection to ushers were carried out professionally and with a smile. Very consistent throughout which rounds out the experience on a positive note. The seats inside are a little close to one another to be prepared to get cozy with fellow audiences.The show Burn This features stellar performances by a 4-actor ensemble. I found it well paced and engagingly performed, with Adam Driver delivering astoundingly.

Easy to get to from Grand Central, comfortable facilities and seating, and clean restrooms. I had a great experience here and would definitely return. The seating in the back of the orchestra section was perfect. All seats in that section were good. I cannot speak about the other sections since I didnt go upstairs.

My friend and I were super excited to have won lottery tickets to see Burn This. We understood that our seats would have partial view. However, when we got there we realized that we literally could not see the set! We decided to not waste time and left before the show started. Emailed customer service and received no help.

Small and intimate theater. We sat in the dress circle (British for mezzanine) and I have to say there cant be a bad seat in the house. Go see Head over Heels! So funny and so great!

Beautiful theater. I went to see Burn This. I sat center balcony, 2nd row, and had a great view. Even managed to get to go to the stage door and meet Adam Driver and Keri Russell!

I love this theatre because you can carry your drink (served from their large bar) and enjoy the play! Spacious seating that allows leg room and elbow space. The staff are friendly and generally amazing! They are strict about not using your phone or checking messages which is brilliant!

Now in its hundred and sixteenth year of existence, the Hudson Theater is one of the oldest Broadway playhouses. There are two full-service bars, one is in the Tiffany Lobby, featuring the original Tiffany glass ceiling domes dating back to 1903, and the other one is in the Dress Circle Lobby.Hudson Theater also offers guided tours. On this behind-the-scenes walking tour you will learn the rich history of the 115-year-old building, examine the meticulous details in the architecture, gaze at the original Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass, and marvel at the Broadway stage where Helen Hayes, Louis Armstrong, Elvis Presley, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Jane Fonda have taken their bows.The Ambassador Lounge can also be visited, an ideal place for an intimate and semi-private pre-theater relaxation and co-mingling. Usually the information about both the guided tours and Ambassador Lounge containing the respective details, booking info and directions will be send to your email a few days before the show, provided you purchased your tickets from the Hudson Theater directly.A free WiFi requires registering and providing your email address.

Cool venue. got to a see a great show for the second time there. and bought some merch too

Newly renovated theatre. They did a wonderful job. Saw Burn This there. Wonderful show.

The nicest, kindest, most wonderful staff Ive ever had the pleasure of meeting. I would actually just buy a ticket to chat with them all again. The show was of course excellent but i carry as many memories of it as i do of the people i met. Would go back the second Im in NYC again.

Watched head over heels and was seated in first row. Excellent show and comfortable seats. Had a blast.

Saw Head Over Heels here. The venue and the performance were both excellent. Despite a small stage space, the technical execution was extensive and flawless. Great lighting and very good sound, too.

Very convenient seating area. Seats are bigger than usual theaters. Well maintained place!

I was sat in the upper balcony, the view was good. The theatre has maintained its old traditional style alongside refurbished toilets/ bar area. The show was sea wall which was very good, amazing acting.

Beautifully restored gem! Glittering mosaics, coffered ceilings, wide, spacious aisles, comfortable seating with enough legroom. And just steps off Times Square. An intimate theater where you feel closer to the stage. And for intermission, the restrooms arent in the basement, lol. We saw Head over Heels and it was fantastic here. Restaurant next door in the hotel was terrific., too

HEAD OVER HEELS FOR THE HUDSON:I went to the opening night of Head Over Heels. The Hudson Theatre is beautiful, seats were comfortable, and the space just the perfect size for the play offering a sense of intimacy so you felt connected to the play.The play, Head Over Heels was fresh, fun, funny, and upbeat. The message of acceptance about loving who you love is right on target for todays world.I loved the number Mad About You and the dialogue of the whole play was witty - and was my favorite part about the play. We are still chuckling over the line gentle hikes. Princess Pamela was so funny. I appreciated that each of the leads had a chance to shine with a solo. The costumes were perfect. My only complaint is that I am still singing all of the songs in my head...I guess I have the beat! :)

Went to watch The Parisian Woman last night. I didn’t read anything before hand because I don’t want to be influenced by others’ opinions.It was funny!! Uma Thurman and Philippa Soo are fantastic! Actually Josh Lucas too. All five actors are great!!I didn’t expect the story line is so current. Do hi see it and you’ll have an enjoyable evening!!Have to mention this beautiful theatre. The rows are wide enough to stretch your legs. It looks classic but it seems quite new. Perhaps newly refurbished? Coming from London, I’m surprised by how beautiful this theatre is.

Went to see Head over Heels and it was great! Theater is nice.

Nice theater. The seats are arranged so most people have clear views. The acosistics are a little low, but you can still hear the actors. I saw 1984 there which was a effects heavy production and they were able to handle it. The view in my picture is the first row of the 1st mezzanine.

Just saw Head ovet Heels at the Hudson Theatre, it was awesome. Lots of laughs, brilliant performances from all involved. A great little theatre.

Very good theatre in best traditions of old theatres. The show was awesome. Everywhere friendly and helpful staff, which were real professionals. They always had smiles and seemed to enjoy their jobs. We booked the tickets on-line and it wasn’t any problem to change them (tickets already waited for us in the envelope) and there was no queue. There are two full-service bars. Very good and easy-finding location. Situated near Times Square on 44th Street, between Millennium Broadway Hotel and The Premier Hotel. We would defently return. We were sitting in the orchestra, so the faces and all the show was very near to us and so it was very cool to see all the emotions of the actors

Veronica was awesome at the ambassador lounge. All together great experience. Andrew at the coat check was a gentleman with our gear. Thank you Hudson Theater and thank you David Byrne

Beautiful theatre and not too big. Can get a good view from almost anywhere.

Excellent place. Good comfortable seats and great sound.

We saw the Parisian woman here. The stage was very nice in all scenes and most of the actors were also good. I liked the concession stand, the service was very quick. I had better experiences, though.

Beautiful theatre, very friendly and helpful staff. Oh, and David Byrne was pretty good as well.

Restored to a more glamorous time, it is a nice place to see a play.

If you want to see a different face of jake jilenhall

This is the 41st Broadway theater. A lovely renovation of an old theater. A surprisingly large lobby with bar leads to a large house with courteous staff.

We went to a preview show of Burn This at The Hudson Theatre. The show was amazing but even more amazing because of the friendly staff at the theatre. They were professional and efficient but also had smiles and seemed to enjoy their jobs. The young guy who sold us our show merchandise was particularly enthusiastic. Which means good management because all the staff seemed happy. At the end of our show we were nicely encouraged to leave but not practically tossed out instantly as with some theatres. I would see a show at this theatre again.

We loved it! Place is great, staff is friendly and attentive.

Saw the Parisian Woman. Nice play with a story line that borrows some from reality and House of Cards

I saw my first Broadway play here (1984) it was amazing. For being the oldest theater on Broadway you couldnt tell by how well kept it is. The architecture is truely from a different era. I had a great time here and look foreword to coming back. P.S for those wondering about seats and what seats are the best this theater doesnt habe a bad seat in the house. Only downside os the lack of leg room. But other then that you need to make sure on your next trip to NYC you stop by and see a show here.

The entire experience of this theater and Musical exceeded my expectations. The seats are extremely roomie, the service is exceptional and the options for snacks and wine is unlike any other theater that I have been too.

Went to the Hudson for the first time to see Burn This, which was a great show, but the theater itself is breathtaking. Truly a masterpiece and the most beautiful Broadway theater Ive seen. Not to mention theres actually space in the lobby for you to stand before the house opens.

UPDATE: American Utopia closed but no sooner had it done so then the theatre was announcing another run starting in September! I had considered removing this review but since they have decided to bring back the same show, I wont be. I took down a similar Yelp review in good faith but will be revisiting that decision as well.Its terrible when moral conscienceness and doing the right thing go so much against what you would really love to do! I have been a fan of Talking Heads and David Byrne for over 40 years. I would love to see American Utopia currently at this theatre, I am sure it would be a spectacular performance.However, Byrne used Martin Greenfield Clothiers for the costumes. MGC provided Trump with his inaugural suit, and had done business with him before. Until the end of the 2016 campaign it might be reasonable to say people didnt fully understand the depths of Trumps evil and derangement, but it was certainly clear by then. His actions since becoming President have made it even more flagrantly apparent. If MGC were to express regret for their past dealings with Trump and would vow never to deal with him again, it would not be necessary for people of moral conscience to boycott them and everything connected to them. Unless or until they do, however, this is the only course of action.If you are reading this David Byrne, please, cease and desist all dealing with Martin Greenfield Clothiers unless or until they express remorse and swear off all future business with Trump.

Nice little theatre on Broadway! I watched Head over Heels from the second row and the view wasnt bad as the curtain went up. Staffs are friendly and lines were short!

1984 was an excellent production! Unfortunately as a 63 male, the seats were painful. Mainly on my knees which were smashed against the metal balcony for 101 minutes.

Situated just off Times Square in New York on 44th Street, between Millennium Broadway Hotel and The Premier Hotel, the Hudson Theatre originally opened on October 19, 1903 with a production of Cousin Kate starring Ethel Barrymore. Built by Henry B. Harris, a famous Broadway producer of that period, the Hudson Theatre is one of New York City’s oldest Broadway showplaces. The 100-foot long lobby was the largest ever seen on Broadway at that time. Among the stars that have graced the Hudson’s stage are Douglas Fairbanks, William Holden, Helen Hayes, Edward G. Robinson and Dorothy Gish. Barbara Stanwyck and Judith Anderson both made their debuts on its stage. On September 27, 1956 the first nationwide broadcast of “The Tonight Show” starring Steve Allen originated from the Hudson Theatre. It was granted landmark status for both its internal and external features in 1987.

Saw Head over heels. Great show and great venue. Steve Allen filmed there.. Elvis performed on that stage! Seats were new and very comfortable. Staff was friendly and tickets were reasonable. Bathrooms accessible and clean. Water was 6 dollars but to be expected. Show was funny with talented cast and musicians.

Fabulous experience both times Ive been. Staff makes you feel welcome. Drinks are reasonable. CRAFT BEER! Not a bad seat in the house. Sat in the upper balcony....all good.

The theater isnt as fancy as some other Broadway venues, but the legroom is considerably better than average. The sound system is way too aggressive for a theater this size and is better suited to an outdoor festival, so you want to be careful and not sit too close to the front by the speakers.

A beautifully restored theatre. Lobby is spacious, just the right size to make you feel comfortable. Seats are slightly bigger and leg room again slightly more. The choice of plays are better than most Broadway houses.

Whoa!!! How could any theater that housed the unbelievably creative and masterful David Byrne be given anything other than ?!? I mean, are there really only 5 s to be handed out? Seems a crime in this case! Has anyone ever been more welcoming? More inviting? Opening his heart to the audience, making each of us feel like our presence was essential to his show--the show he shared with and identified as an immigrant (himself and his and full of virtuosos)! Went a long way with us: my wife being Japanese and kids being happily identified as mixed! It was our 4th time seeing David Byrne (with St. Vincent, at the Roots picnic, a lecture on, was it downtown architecture)! We love you...And thanks Hudson Theater for giving him a home for the split-second we all were so lucky to share!!!

Lovely theater with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff.

Head Over Heels is delightfully campy! If you are looking for something a little off the wall and out of the box, this is your show. Not the production quality of many show but a certain charm and humor exudes from the cast. Enjoy a few drinks before the show and enjoy the show! The theater is lovely and comfortable.

I had an amazing time at the Hudson Theater viewing Head Over Heels. Obviously the performance was phenomenal, but the entire theater was very extravagant, and even from the top balcony, you have no problems seeing, hearing or enjoying the show. I would definitely go again, and would very much recommend this theater to anyone who is looking for a great show.

The Hudson is one of pupandpups favorite stops for a show in NYC. We were of a dogs mind to see David Byrns American Utopia. It was our arfniversery and it comes once in a lifetime.We have a wild wild life but as humans do we sang along and had a great time burning down the house. And afterwards had sax and violin on sex, they are gunna need to put some gasoline on these dirty sheets.The theater staff was lovely helpful and attentive to needs. The bathrooms are intimate and the bar is expensive.

Totally renovated in 2016-17 this theatre originally opened in 1903. The Orchestra level is very decorative. The dress circle and the balcony look and feel like a poorly finished basement. The balcony seats are small and cramped. The Orchestra level seats are wider with better legroom - but they are very uncomfortable - think thin inadequate foam over unforgiving plywood. The rear most seats in the balcony have a hard time seeing the upstage action.

Saw Head over Heels here. Beautiful building. I could still see pretty well from the nosebleed seats. All of the staff was so friendly. There was even a little bathroom and water fountain up in the top balcony. Even though it was labelled gentlemen it also had a sign welcoming all gender identities.

Beautiful, intimate theater - saw The Parisian Woman

My experience watching Head over Heels here was all around enjoyable aside from the chair size and isle width.Im 69 so I cant expect all the legroom in the world. However, my knees were in the way of the back of heads in the row in front of me. Due to some knee problems, the angle at which I bent my knees caused knee pain, so I moved during the intermission so I wouldnt interfere with others viewing, as well as just to be more comfortable.I would come again, but only if I would be able to sit off away from people so their experience and mine are less adversely affected.

Amazing theater, beautiful old building.

Awesome theatre... I remember photographing a wedding there in 2002. Tonights performance got a standing ovation.

Beautiful theatre, not too large. Came to see head over heels.

This is the BEST theater on Broadway. Recently renovated, the seats are comfortable and sized for humans. You can have a drink in an actual glass. They staff and ambiance at the Hudson make going there for a night (or afternoon) out feel downright civilized.

Nice theatre, lobby more open than other Broadway theatres. Sat in the orchestra and had a good view but second balcony felt really high

Architecturally stunning, great view from every seat... Great play (the Parisian woman).

Very nice theatre, find your way up to the dress circle bar to avoid the crush downstairs. The lobby is lovely and theres no bad seats in the place

Great intimate theater. If you havent seen Head Over Heels, go see it... Its great! Hilarious, witty, and as my wife says super fun.

The theater is the newest and the oldest, renovated and reopened last year. Notable newspaper cut of Titanic is outside the restrooms, reminding how old this place is. Far off ceilings make the inside of the theater feel open and spacious. The ceiling is pretty. Make sure to take your pictures before the show starts. We saw Parisian Woman, the show was good featuring Uma Thurman.

Gorgeous elegant theater with exceptional performances. Comfortable seating, good sound system. Enjoyable evening ensured.

Great seats in this cozy theater. Saw Burn This there tonight. The entire cast is fantastic. Go see it.

The newest theatre on Broadway. Lovingly restored. Great site lines comfortable seats with actual leg room. Amazing lobby!

This NYC theater is great. I am very impressed with the easy flow in and out of the theater and most importantly the leg room in the seats. Most NYC theaters crush your legs. The bathrooms are small but that is typical. Don’t worry about spending a ton of money on seats the seats in the rear or up top have great views. Also, the stage door is on 45th Street. It’s a small door but easy to find.

Great little house, seats well raked and offset. (Excellent bar, limited facilities. )

Great theater. Good view even from the back of the balcony.

Saw Head Over Heals in one of NYC oldest theaters. Its a lost treasure since it looks like it has been closed for more of its life than open. Its got history and a good layout so you can see any show there with fun and comfort in mind

Came here to watch Burn This. The seats are not very comfortable and the view is partial, actually very limited!

Nice historical theatre on Broadway. Row Center Orchestra J is perfect for Head Over Heels. Wasnt available at Tckts yet since it just opened. Purchased at the box office without fees or taxes. Nice! Cant wait, rumor has it The Go Gos are here.

Jake Gyllenhaal was fantastic in Sunday in the Park with George. The hudson was a great venue for our first play on broadway.

Clean theater. Wide seats. Good views from anywhere! Highly recommended!

This is a nice theater with good facilities, and the seats are all pretty good. It has restrooms in several locations, plus an Ambassadors Club people can pay extra to use before performances and at intermission. There are also a couple bars and they are fairly efficient.

What a gorgeous theatre!! Orchestra seats i got were amazing, staff was beyond awesome, helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable. Building is beautiful inside too. Very fine place and i def recommend giving it a try!

Loved every thing about the theater. Awesome seats, great views and awesome bar. You can get a drink in the real glass ant bring it with you. Like I said before one of the best theaters on Broadway.

Just saw Burn/This with Adam Driver and am in awe of the great facilities and friendly staff. Refreshments are a bit pricey ($5 for a CAN of coke) but Ive made peace with price gouging in NYC!

Balcony seats were better than expected. Felt intimate even sitting way in the back, and acoustics were fine. Some great dining options on the same block as the theater. Be prepared to pay a slight premium. We ate at Saju Bistro and the theater was across the street.

Great venue. Every seat (even the nosebleed section) feels intimate.

Great space. Feels intimate. Nice sound volume and balance even in the front row. Fancy bathroom.

Very nice theatre. I wish that the play we went to see there was a little bitter. Would probably skip The Parisian Woman. The theatre itself was redone nicely. Good sight lines.

Watched 1984 here and I think both the theater and the play are both excellent. There are three levels of seating of which to be aware. If you are in the balcony, thats the third floor which can be a bit of an odd angle depending on your preferences.There is a bar and bathrooms on the second floor dressing circle seating, which can be rather convenient.The play was well executed with the set being amazingly well done.

Lots of legroom and seats were wider and roomier than most other theaters in Times Sq. Lobby and bar are beautiful. Just reopened last year after being closed for 50 years. Lovely addition to theater scene.

This is a beautiful theater with the distinct honor of being the newest Broadway house to open. Seats are spacious compared to other theaters and the interior is really pretty. My only complaint is that the aisles arent set up well. Entire rows have to get up to let people in and out. But I understand they wanted to fit more seats in. Overall, Im happy its here!

I love love love love loved it all. Head over heel is amazing. Everyone must see it. Im going back again. I just cant stop thinking about how much fun it was.

Was here to watch 1984, mainly to see Olivia Wilde. The theater itself was good. The downstairs bar was insanely packed, but there is an upstairs bar that has a much more manageable line. The ladies room, as usual, has way too few stalls to accommodate the number of bodies.The play itself was good, but very intense, especially the strobe lighting and loud sound effects. Would definitely recommend refreshing the 1984 plot line prior to the watching the play for a better/immersive experience.

Oh-Em-GEE! @ Head Over Heels the Musical starring the amazing #RachelYork & #Peppermint!!!! I enjoyed this show SO VERY MUCH & this theatre is beautiful. My 1st time here & what a great experience.

The play is not going to be a Tony contender, but the music was awesome, the voices were great and the dancing was fun! The theater is a beautiful, old theater worthy of seeing!

Beautiful and fun theatre. Id definitely go back.

Wow. Just wow. Saw the chilling and incredible production of 1984 with Olivia Wilde here. Sat in the second row middle. Intimate theatre experience. Loved the venue and the location.

Great small venue. Serve drinks in real glass. Saw Head Over Heals. Highly recommend!

Nice theater that provides great views in all seats.

We saw the Parisian Woman here and it was fantastic. We were all the way in the last row but still felt close enough to see well and enjoy the show. The theater is very nice and the staff were helpful.

Lovely theater. Seats are comfortable and good sight lines.

Theatre was AWESOME! The play not so much. Staff was very very special. Theatre was renovated but they kept the spacious seating. Special praise to the house manager for promoting such a pleasant atmosphere .

Incredible, newly renovated theater, with excellent sight lines and the most comfortable seats I have experienced on Broadway. Worth the visit!Just note that drinks are served in glassware with no tops, and the theater is carpeted--if you are not comfortable with bringing a drink in the theater but want to try out the (excellent) bar, show up early; the bars open at least 45 minutes before curtain.

Very old historic theatre. Intimate, all good seats. Wonderful stage for being so old. Just the kind of theatre you want to go too when seeing a Broadway play.

I was surprised that even though I sat in row Q, the seats were positioned such that I had an unobstructed view of the whole stage.

I loved the show Head Over Heels and the usher was great, the theater is very beautiful and comfortable.

Fantastic show in Broadway, period drama with good sense of humour. Every character in the show deserves an award.