The Eugene O’Neill Theatre, previously the Forrest Theatre and the Coronet Theatre, has been around since 1925, which means it’s seen a lot, and somehow, it still feels fresh. It seats just over 1,000 people, making it big enough to feel like a Broadway experience but small enough that you can really connect with what’s happening on stage. The Art Deco design gives it a subtle elegance, and there’s a certain warmth to the space that makes every performance feel just a little more personal.

From the lobby to the curtain call, the whole place has a kind of old-school appeal without feeling dated. It's welcoming, beautifully kept, and has that unmistakable Broadway buzz, the kind you can’t quite put into words, but you feel in your chest the moment the lights go down.

The Eugene O’Neill has a serious track record when it comes to standout productions. In more recent years, The Book of Mormon has been making audiences laugh (and sometimes gasp) night after night. This is a theater that knows how to pick them. Whether it’s a blockbuster musical or a bold new play, the shows here tend to leave a mark. You can purchase tickets online or at the box office, just don’t wait too long, they go fast.

One of the best things about the Eugene O’Neill Theatre? It’s right in the middle of everything. Just steps from Times Square, you're surrounded by bright lights, buzzing restaurants, and that uniquely New York mix of locals, tourists, and theater fans all weaving through the streets holding playbills and planning their next stop.

There’s something about the Theater District that’s electric, especially in the hour or so before showtime. The streets feel alive, full of anticipation, and every corner feels like a scene in a movie. The theater itself is accessible, too, offering wheelchair-accessible seating, aisle transfer, companion seating, and vision/hearing assistance on the step-free orchestra level, with stairs and handrails leading to all other levels.

If you’re at a hotel near Eugene O’Neill Theatre, you’re exactly where you want to be. Broadway is right outside your door. That means no rushing, no taxis, and no complicated plans — just dinner, a show, and a walk through the city that never stops moving.

The Eugene O’Neill Theatre has a way of pulling you in the moment you step inside. It’s warm, a little grand, and always feels like something meaningful is about to unfold.