Shubert Alley

Shubert Alley Shubert Alley is a narrow 300 foot long pedestrian alley at the heart of the Broadway theater distri Shubert.

The alley was originally built as a fire exit between the Shubert Theatre (on 44th Street) and Booth Theatre (on 45th Street), and the Astor Hotel (bounded by Broadway, Astor Plaza, and West 44th and 45th Streets), as fire laws of the time required that there be room for fire equipment in the event of an emergency. The Astor Hotel, which had opened in 1904, was demolished in 1968, and its location

is now occupied by the high-rise 50-story office tower, One Astor Plaza. The Shubert and Booth Theatres, which both opened in 1913, were owned by Lee and Jacob J. The alley is called the Shubert Alley because the Shuberts, who were then New York's most powerful theater owners and producers, had their offices overlooking it and rented the alley. They leased it from the Astor estate in 1912, in a decades-long-lease. In the early years the alley was lined with posters of Broadway shows that were playing, the Shuberts had their limousines parked there, and the alley had gates which were locked at night. It was also a gathering place for actors when shows were being cast. Unemployed and aspiring actors hoping for a part would line its western wall.

Join us for the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Flea Market tomorrow!
09/24/2016

Join us for the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Flea Market tomorrow!

The 30th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is Sunday, September 25, from 10am to 7pm in Shubert Alley.

Come to Shubert Alley on September 25!
07/05/2016

Come to Shubert Alley on September 25!

The biggest day of the year for Broadway fans will return Sunday, September 25, 2016.

It's Today!
06/03/2016

It's Today!

Stars in the Alley will take place on Friday, June 3rd from 12:30pm to 2:30pm in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets.

Some great pics from Broadway Barks!
07/13/2014

Some great pics from Broadway Barks!

Take a look at our pics from the 16th annual Broadway Barks!

  is coming to Shubert Alley this Saturday!
07/08/2014

is coming to Shubert Alley this Saturday!

Broadway Barks, the star-studded dog and cat adoption event benefiting New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies, will return for a 16th year this summer.

  is throwing a free block party! Join us for live performances from 24 shows on May 21!
05/14/2014

is throwing a free block party! Join us for live performances from 24 shows on May 21!

Stars in the Alley is a free outdoor Broadway concert in the legendary Shubert Alley taking place on May 21 from 11am to 12:30pm.

09/18/2013

Join the Broadway Scavenger Hunt at this Sunday!

Who's your favorite Momma Rose? Vote and be entered to win this print from the Shubert Archive in Telecharge.com's Broad...
09/13/2013

Who's your favorite Momma Rose? Vote and be entered to win this print from the Shubert Archive in Telecharge.com's Broadway Flea Market Giveaway! Enter for here: http://ow.ly/oQtUo

This month   can win A Time To Kill on Broadway VIP Package including a pair of tickets and a private pre-show reception...
09/05/2013

This month can win A Time To Kill on Broadway VIP Package including a pair of tickets and a private pre-show reception with members of the creative team!

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Tony Award winner Julie White steps into Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike tonight!
07/30/2013

Tony Award winner Julie White steps into Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike tonight!

It takes a strong woman to step into Sigourney Weaver’s boots. But that’s what Julie White’s about to do tomorrow, when she debuts in “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and...

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Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
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