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Helen Hayes Theatre

240 West 44th Street, New York City, NY 10036
Ranked #382 of 707 attractions in New York City
3.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
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Erie, Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

This is an ok place for a small theater experience with good views of the show regardless of seats. The positives are you get a more intimate experience of shows and the theater itself is pretty cool. I saw Rock of Ages there and I enjoyed it alot. The downsides to this place are the drinks are expensive, the bathrooms... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 via mobile

I bought tickets for full view, but they were against wall mezz. so only partial. Make sure you inly order center seats. But every seat does make you feel close to stage. Bathroom line is LONG only a few stalls, so run at intermission. I heard drinks are expensive. Staff was really nice. Old bldg. but looked well kept. If... More

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Deerfield Beach, FL
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56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

This small theater on broadway is historical and small enough that there isn't a bad seat in the house! When traveling on vacation to NY... This venue is something to look into. Sit in orchestra if possible! Best show is Rock of Ages! Run to see this show at the HHT.

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Mount Pearl, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Excellent musical for all ages - sing along and relive some of your glory days. Don't miss this one!

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Miami Beach, Florida
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011

$12 drinks. rude staff. rock of ages is long and boring, and as a real fan of rock, I can truly say its incredibly lame.

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Las Vegas
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109 helpful votes 109 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011
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Don't try to take a picture here - they'll throw your butt out!!! So here's the lowdown: Positives: 1) Small theater...every seat's a great seat! 2) Rock of Ages is freakin awesome!!! Go see it! Ummm, that's about it. Negatives: Where do I begin? 1)Rude staff. 2) Muy expensive drinks. I ordered 2 glasses of wine (they serve them in... More

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Nashville, TN
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2008

We saw Xanadu today, and couldn't have been happier. The show is absolutely bust-a-gut funny. See it if you can. But, this is an older theater, and the seating is cramped. I'm 6'2" and a big guy with 48 inch waist. I couldn't fit in the seats. I finally leaned in with one hip and splayed my legs, but beware.... More

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