The Ambassador theater is a beautiful venue to see a play or musical. While many theaters have very cramped seats the Ambassador feels more spacious and the seats less cramped. Overall, it is a great experience regardless of what you come to see at this theater.

Amazing show - Chicago is on at this theatre at the moment. The theatre is across the street from the Crown Plaza hotel in Times Square. Be warned though if you fancy a glass of wine it will set you back a whopping $26.00! You will get a Chicago keep mug if you think its worth the money. (Thats what they pour the wine into!) A programme is given to you as you enter the auditorium.

We went there to watch Chicago and loved the performance. The theater itself is on the more intimate side in the neighborhood, had no trouble picking up tickets. People were coming around with drinks and snacks which is always an appreciated convenience.

If you have big hips then focus on the show because you in for an uncomfortable seating experience! 5 star discomfort!! Discomfort at its finest! Architects of torture Chambers from all over the world visit this theater to study how to offer someone the highest level of pain from a seated position. Water torture has nothing in this. Be ready to go directly to the hospital after a show for hip surgery as it will be required for you to function as a normal human being. I saw Chicago and it was really good. My hips hurt. Bad. Thank you. I would bow but my hips are in recovery.

Ambassador theater is conveniently located within the walking distance from Times Square (5 -7 minutes). The staff is very friendly and you will have a great time. Theater is 2 floors. Couple of tips:- Arrive beforehand - at least an hour before the play. There is going to be a lot of people so make sure to get in get seated and...- Use the bathroom! Ladies, the line is unbelievable. It goes all the way down the stairs to the second floor.- Get comfortable - most probably, all the seats will be taken. The play is about 2.5 hours with 15 mins in between. Make sure to stretch and sit comfortably.- Get a cup of wine. They sell very cute cups with wine inside for a reasonable price. They also sell little snacks to have a bite!Great time! Thank you!

I just judge the theater. Old Charme, no question. The rows are really very narrow. Especially the first role in the first Circle. Very inconvenient. And absolutely incredible is to provide only one two toilets for the hole theatre. One for men, one for women. So you better go before....

We saw Chicago here for our anniversary. Smaller theatre but sound travels very well and quality is decent. Nothing amazing about the theater but the venue is good. One thing that is super unique is that the orchestra is on the stage the whole time and not below, and some of the musicians and composers interact with the actors as well. Good spot!

February 2020All that Jazz @chicagoonstage what an amazing show?!It was only right we did red and black for Chicago night ️Erika Jayne (@theprettymess) you were such a treat to watch as Roxie Hart #erikajayne ️The story of beautiful murderous Jazz temptresses Roxie Hart & Velma Kelly and the battle with fame, fortune and men... Especially Billy Flynn .I came to the Ambassador Theatre with my family whilst in New York and this was what my mum wanted to do to celebrate her 50th birthday. Brilliant choice, brilliant show!The Ambassador Theatre itself was quite intimate but its historical architecture throughout the building gave it a lovely ambience to sit and watch one of the most iconic shows ever performed.If you intend on going to watch a show on Broadway, I highly recommend Chicago!DM me for more info on instagram: @Sammigirl__

Chicago was a GREAT show! The Ambassador Theater was very nice and Susan the usher was very helpful. My husband had never been to any show, ever and she had him get a 1st Time sticker for his playbill.We loved the actors, the dancing and all that JAZZ!

The place is a bit old, but thats part of the charm. Right smack near Broadway. There is a CVS near the corner. Get your drinks there or snacks. Showing Chicago now and great show.

Great theater i watched them Chikago. Nice place

We saw Chicago here and loved it! Acoustics were awesome and we didnt have any issues hearing the actors. Our seats were obstructed due to a small wall so we had to lean forward to see unfortunately. We sat at C118, C120, C122. The staff were kind and helpful, would recommend.

The show was fantastic, but having to sit in a very tight seat for 2 hours was ridiculous. $100 a seat and I really got to know my neighbor. Discount upper level seats, because they were not worth the price.Chicago was awesome. I just wish wed been a little more comfortable.

It is broadway!!! Need I saw more. This theatre is beautiful and the staff was incredibly helpful.

We were seated in the rear mezzanine left center and had difficulty seeing the full stage without leaning forward, so I would spring for a more expensive ticket located on the bottom level or the center of the mezzanine level next time. The staff was very friendly as we made our way to our seats and extremely accommodating when I left a personal item behind and went back to retrieve it.

Semplice spectaculare, awesome, maravilloso.I will see you again.

We saw Chicago here and it was FANTASTIC! Its a small Theatre and very cozy. We were in the first row, but youd be able to see well from any seat. They sold beverages before the show and at intermission. This is a wonderful little Broadway Theatre!

Awesome place, we saw Chicago here. It’s nice because you since the theater is so small you feel apart of the performance because the actors are literally 5 feet away from you!!! Awesome place but if you have trouble with space and leg room you might have a problem. I went with someone who has arthritis really bad in there knee so we had to move to handicap. Still a very good view but if you or your guest/s have problems like that buy the handicap tickets instead of moving.

Great to see John O’Hurley!! This was our first theater experience. I was familiar with Chicago and my husband was not. The seat location made the singing a little difficult to hear so I found myself explaining some of the story to him during the show. The seats are small but did not make the experience any less enjoyable. The line gets long quickly, but also moves quickly. We purchased our tickets in advance the same day so we didn’t have to wait for tickets. I think that arriving closer to showtime was good because we didn’t have to wait for everyone to sit down, the show started almost right when we were seated. * See if you can find my photo locations and send me the match! *

Had a Chance to see a great show today, Thank you to the Cast and theater for a wonderful experience.

Would love to give this 5 stars. For the show itself I would, it was great, but the theatre leaves much to be desired. My pregnant wife couldn’t even get through the bathroom line before intermission was over (and I barely could in the men’s line), and the seats. Oh the seats. Narrow as can be and zero leg room. My feet were forced to be tucked back behind my knees and I had to constantly watch to make sure I didn’t knee the person in front of me in the back of the head when shifting trying to find a little reprieve from the discomfort. Absolutely miserable experience as far as comfort goes. If you’re over 5’5 make sure you sit on the first level. Looked like they maybe had a little more room.

Cute because the vintage decor is charming & the theatre functions well for its purpose but it was average for both comfort & sound (front only speakers). Also, drinks were ridiculously expensive (2 drinks almost as much as 1 ticket) with no prices displayed & the lovely bartender didnt warn us about. Wish I could give this more stars because I love the arts & want to support live theatre venues but it doesnt deserve an above-average rating, so here we are.

Going to the Ambassador and seeing the Chicago musical here was one of the highlights of visiting New York. An incredible experience. The theatre is a bit small and old, but honestly this is part of the charm.Make sure you go to the bathroom before the play starts - if you have to go during the pause, expect a long lineup!

Amazing theatre! Great view from almost every seat. It seems small but it fits many people well. The staff was kind and friendly. The show was amazing too. An amazing place to see a Broadway show.

Had a great night watching Chicago in this theatre. We had great seats about 4 rows in front of the stage. They had staff conveniently walking up and down rows selling beverages and candy, so you never had to leave your seats to wait on ridiculous lines. At the end, I even got to shake Gooding Jr.s hand!

Theater and staff were really nice but the mezzanine rows are very close together.

Went to see Chicago which was great but the venue itself is not very modern on the inside — the seats are very cramped. Not much leg room if you’re over 5’5.

Amazing experience seeing the Chicago Musical. We were blown away as this was our first Broadway experience. The staff was super nice and helpful too.

Chicago was good, but I thought the cost was a little much. I realize that the Ambassador may be on the older side and the seats were small and I could have sat anywhere in the theater and still enjoyed the show.

The show is awesome. I enjoy it a lot. But the theater is too small, try not to sit in high level. You will not be able to have eye contact with the performer if you sit too high. I know, its all about money. But, life is short, isnt it?

Came here to see Chicago, very nice place but there are some areass of improvement as well. The chairs arent particularly comfortable and the spacing is very cramped. More washrooms would be helpful as well since the line-ups were very long during intermission. The show was great but one thing that distracted me was how little room the performers had to do their show, the band took up about 70% of the stage space.

We came here to see Chicago and had the best time! Theatre is small so the view from the back is still good! Old beautiful building but not much foot space at seats and gets very crowded at the end when everyone is leaving.

We went there to watch Chicago, what a show. The theater is great, nothing out of the ordinary but good clean and well manged. What they lack, they cover through good management. For example, they have a very small restroom but they manged it very-very professionally.

Chicago was great. Not on the top of my favorite musical list, but I was happy I saw it. The dancing was phenomenal. I loved that the band was on the stage. It was unexpectedly corny. However, it wasnt as exciting as I thought going into it. Rear mezzanine seats were very small with hardly any leg room.

Screens Chicago. A much smaller theatre than the other Broadway ones. Any Mezzanine ticket would give you a decent view. So just book off if you get a cheap deal. If not, you can skip it. Not the best

Worst rendition of Chicago I’ve ever seen. Poor performance by the leading gals. No stage props, bad vocals, and uncomfortable seating. They were on stage working a job instead of a performance. The best vocalists & play performers are seldom paid, which explains the lack of soul in today’s show. Tonality & tempo issues are just some of this play’s faults. I wish lines weren’t rushed and songs had guts. —Regular theater goer.

Loved the whole experience going to see Chicago on Broadway. At first was a little sceptical because I was so up high, but I could literally see everything so it was worth it. Most impressive piece of minimalist musical theatre Ive ever had the pleasure of viewing. Very accommodating staff and lo and behold my surprise when the adorable usher spoke Hebrew! Hello, plot twist! Loved it.

The theater itself is pretty good. The play Chicago was a huge letdown. We left during intermission to save an hour of our time, having already lost hundreds of dollars for the tickets.

Nice theatre with enough space between the rows. The seats were comfortable. I was in side orchestra and had a clear view of the entire stage. The sound system was also great.

Came here to watch Chicago in May 2019, not the best looking theatre on the block but it was still a pretty fun experience.

We had a nice moment during Chicago.

The musical chicago is just wonderful. The theatre as well is really nice

Intimate venue. Great atmosphere, great views just a very pleasant occasion all round

Saw Chicago here and loved it. An old & quaint theatre. We had a great view and although a large theatre, it felt quite intimate.

Chicago an amazing musical ,but the seats on the upper tier are bloody small , tight and very uncomfortable.

Uncomfortably compact seating. Entertainment turned into a 2 hour long torture.

Excellent old style theatre. Went to watch Chicago, which was brilliant. The only down falls would be the queues for the toilets and the fact a bottle of water cost $6. This is more expensive than the snacks. Water should never be that expensive.

Went to see Chicago with two friends, the staff was friendly enough, the theater was pretty old abd the seats are kinda tight, but overall it was a pleasant experience. The musical was ruined for us though, because someone thought itd be a good idea to cast Christie Brinkley for the lead role of Roxie! Smh she was bad ALL around- couldnt sing, couldnt and didnt dance, couldnt act!! The final dance number was the only time she danced and couldnt keep up with the basic steps as she perfomed side by side with the professional who played Velma Kelly!! We really need to see it again with a true Broadway/stage actress!!!

When the holiday season comes (especially Christmas) the opening time could be changed without notice. I recommend you to call priorly. And there are no rush tickets on Christmas

Went to see Chicago. Was a great show and brilliant atmosphere. Well worth a watch

Old small theatre. Seats are not very comfortable and theres practically no incline between rows so good luck if a tall persone sits in front of you. The show though (Chicago) was pretty good.

Great show. Great sounds. Very long line for the ladies rest room. But its 2019 and no one blinked when I used the mens room instead.

Great venue and show!! We purchased tickets at the door only a few hours before the show and there was no problem. Our minds were blown by the production of Chicago that we saw. This is why you come to Broadway to see this level of production I feel. And this venue gave it to us

Very small and expensive. There are no real snacks besides candy, and that was way over priced. Also the bathrooms are small and took way to long for lines to become manageable.

Beautiful theater in the theater district of Manhattan. Ordered tickets on-line and when I got to the pickup window my tickets were up graded. #WINNING

This theater was fun. The production of Chicago was great and the venue was well maintained. There didn’t seem to be a bad seat in the house.

Cozy theatre with early 1900s aesthetics. Sat in the front row of the mezzanine and had a great view

Choreography of Chicago was great! Drink prices over the top. Quaint little theater. Staff was rude. People that were using the bathroom at the end got yelled at. Very unprofessional. There was a girl who lost her phone. She looked in the bathroom and she was yelled at too. There was a very long line. I never experienced that before.

Great show, great actors, great play!! The theater was very accessible, comfort and the view was very good from all seats!!

The production was amazing, saw Chicago. The seats are tight and they dont sell peanut M&Ms if anyone in the audience is allergic to peanuts lol

Very nice theatre! Came here to see the play Chicago and enjoyed it. Seats are comfortable but bathrooms are too small. But overall I enjoyed the play and the theatre.

Show was awesome but the seats are crammed pack. Too little leg space.be prepared for sitting slightly awkward.

Cozy small theater. Drinks definitely OVERPRICED, but anyway it was a good experience. We went to see Chicago and it was a great show ! Highly recommend!

Loved the show! Really kind staff helped me get to the accessible toilet as Im pregnant and couldnt get up the stairs. Drinks are extremely highly priced though just a heads up!

Nice historic small theatre. Massive problem during show intervals as there was only one restroom. Expensive drinks in line with most theatres in the area. Chicago musical was amazing!

Singing in this show was very good, the performers are very talented and super fit. You can tell they definitely take care of themselves and are very skilled. The set however, was sub-par compared to other Chicago performances. The small orchestra is stacked on bleacher style seating and the singers and dancers have a very small space to perform in front of the bleacher seating, sometime using it as a prop. Meh...

A bit old but show was great

A brilliant musical and lovely venue. Sounded excellent and well lit. Easy to get to your seat and plenty of people to tell you where to go. No pictures are allowed in the theatre (presumably due to copyright) and the staff are on the look out for people taking pictures or recording.The cast were fantastic and well worth a viewing even if its not normally your cup of tea. There will be a large queue to get in, but it moves quickly and youll be seated with plenty of time to spare.

Had a great time seeing chiacgo. We saw one of the performances with Brandy. Excellent cast, fun show. My only complaint is the bathroom situation at the venue. At intermission the line was crazy long and extended out of the bathroom, down a staircase and into the rows of seats. Had to run back to my seat because intermission ended while I was waiting in line.

Had seen the movie, but the live play was completely something else. Great singing, acting and the orchestra. Totally vow. Not to be missed. The theatre is good, row H is very close to the stage and very nice...

Chicago the show was amazing!!!! Strongly recommended

Beautiful old theater with all the usual amenities. Excellent acoustics!

Smallish theatre but still pretty nice. Chicago was spectacular!

My husband and I saw Chicago at the Ambassador Theater and really enjoyed ourselves. Several hours after leaving the show, I realized I lost my purse. We backtracked to the Ambassador and was pleasantly surprised to find someone had turned it in and my phone, credit cards, and cash were still in it! Thank you to the staff and specifically to the person who found it and turned it in.

Beautiful building! Just a little tight for the number of audience members. But they manage it well!

Cannot hear much from the mezzanine! Such a waste of money. Also the seats are narrow. :( If its your first time in NYC, you better go watch The Book of Mormon.

Chicago was a great show. Great staff at the theatre.

Went for the Chicago - A Broadway Musical. Nice decor, but very cramped seats. You will not be able to cross your seats (and I’m Asian!). A packet of M&M will set you back $5.

My mother uses a cane to walk and the staff was supernice to her and very helpful and kind. The theatre is relatively small which gives the show a personal feeling. I really Enjoyed My stay. Definitely do recommend!

Chicago show was brilliant. Recommend!

The play didnt impress me. I actually found it a bit boring in some point. But its a classic show and its worth it to see it.

The theatre was very nice! It is small and cozy, so no seat is a bad seat! We have far left mezzanine tickets for $80 (after tax and service charges). The bathrooms are tiny! There is a constant line outside the ladies room. Plan ahead and go before you get here. I wasnt the greatest Dan of Chicago. It was alright, nothing great. I would recommend another play instead.

Charming theater but the seats were so uncomfortable. Lets just say you can get to know the person beside you and in front really well. Sat for a long time and its was necessary to move during intermission.

Needs a makeover and a good dusting!

Very good place hear Time Square and all the other theaters. The access is easy.The show CHICAGO is Wonderful !!! So atipic, so funny, so... the actors are genious !A great experience !

I saw Chicago and it was absolutely great, you cannot miss a visit to a Broadway show. I personally loved this one but Im sure any other show will be as great as this one.

Great theater, great show, but the drinks are SO expensive...

The performance is good. However, noise from the kitchen is not only very annoying to the audience but also disrespectful to the performers.Besides, the theater is not perfectly designed that if you are not in the straight center, you couldnt see the whole show, as mentioned in the other review, the stage is narrow.

There to see CHICAGO. Seats were cramped... but the show was okay. I nodded a little bit the main character was pretty good the costumes could have been better and the set was kind of cheesy. It was my first Broadway show and I was not as impressed as I thought it would be.

Saw Chicago with Christie Brinkley. Such a fun afternoon!

The theater was nice but smaller than what I expected. We saw Chicago while we were there, it was fun!

All great seats. Chicago is Amazing!

Saw Chicago, great performance by the actors, music was great and the band was excellent. Theater itself was a little cramped, but still great overall.

Good venue but there are only Two bathrooms. One mens one ladys so you may not make it before intermission is over.

I would give this place 5 stars but my service was lousy. The food was good and the atmosphere was great

Beautiful theater. Consider the more central seats. From the ones on the sides you cant see all the scene.

Saw Chicago the musical here. An unforgettable experience. It was my first time seeing a Broadway production. It was also the last night Cuba Gooding Junior. So much energy, an impressive event. We sat pretty close to the stage in the orchestra section. But would like have been comfortable any where in the venue.

One of many theaters that is amazing and surprisingly handicapped accessible for an actor in a wheelchair. It would be incredible to perform on that stage.

We saw Chicago and had a great time. I am tall and I had leg room problem. There isnt any but its a older and nice venue for a musical.

Chicago was awesome, we really enjoyed the play. The theatre is in bad need of renovation, chairs and sound are terrible and washrooms need to be redone. Tourist trap.