Opened in 1972 as the Uris Theatre inside the Uris Building (now Paramount Plaza). It was renamed in 1983 for composer George Gershwin and lyricist Ira Gershwin. At 1,933 seats it is the largest Broadway house, and Wicked has played there since 2003.

Getting there

The house is in the Theater District, within walking distance of the Times Square-42nd Street subway and transit hub.