Theater stage dimensions

[vampire musical]

Posted: 10/17/17 at 1:31pm

I'm working on a project that requires proscenium and stage depth dimensions for Broadway houses. Thankfully the Shuberts post all of their theater specs, but I am having trouble finding specs for Jujamcyn, Nederlander, ATG and the not-for-profit houses. Does anyone out there have any info? I'm looking for proscenium width, stage depth to proscenium, and stage depth to front of stage for the following houses:

American Airlines

Brooks Atkinson

Beaumont

Circle in the Square - just general stage dimensions since there's no proscenium

Friedman 

Gershwin

Helen Hayes

Hirschfeld

Hudson

Kerr

Lunt-Fontanne

Minskoff

Nederlander

New Amsterdam

O'Neil

Palace

Richard Rodgers

St. James

Neil Simon

Sondheim

Studio 54

August Wilson 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 10/17/17 at 1:32pm

Try doing a search as this has come up before.

[HogansHero]

Posted: 10/17/17 at 1:37pm

The League used to compile this info under the title "Stage Specs." It appears this is no more, but presumably the data still exists somewhere (even if out of date, it should be close to accurate) so I'd try searching under that name or emailing the League to inquire about its availability.

[vampire musical]

Posted: 10/17/17 at 1:37pm

Thanks. I've done a quick look at past threads and was able to get a few tidbits here and there. But still mising info on a lot of houses. I'll dig deeper. Was hoping someone would magically respond with all the info :)

[vampire musical]

Posted: 10/17/17 at 1:38pm

HogansHero said: "The League used to compile this info under the title "Stage Specs." It appears this is no more, but presumably the data still exists somewhere (even if out of date, it should be close to accurate) so I'd try searching under that name or emailing the League to inquire about its availability."

Great idea! Thanks!

[theatregoer3]

Posted: 10/17/17 at 8:18pm

This is really general, but most of the proceniums are 40w x 30h

[Wilmingtom]

Posted: 10/17/17 at 10:13pm

No offense meant, but what a pointless, time consuming assignment.  Lazy instructor who can't come up with something constructive for you to spend your time on.  Good luck Vampire.

[morosco]

Posted: 10/17/17 at 11:04pm

American Airlines - dunno

Brooks Atkinson - proscenium width 38' 0", proscenium to back wall 25' 6", proscenium to front of stage 3' 4"

Beaumont - proscenium width 38' 0", proscenium to back wall 45' 8", proscenium to front of stage 2' 0" 

Circle in the Square - dunno

Friedman - dunno

Gershwin - proscenium width 65' 0", proscenium to back wall 40' 6", proscenium to front of stage 3' 6'

Helen Hayes - proscenium width 28' 6", proscenium to back wall 29' 0", proscenium to front of stage 2' 2"

Hirschfeld - proscenium width 40' 0", proscenium to back wall 40' 0", proscenium to front of stage 3' 3"

Hudson - dunno

Kerr - proscenium width 42' 10", proscenium to back wall 23' 3", proscenium to front of stage 2' 10"

Lunt-Fontanne - proscenium width 41' 4", proscenium to back wall 33' 8", proscenium to front of stage 2' 7"

Minskoff - proscenium width 44' 0", proscenium to back wall 42' 0", proscenium to front of stage 1' 6"

Nederlander - proscenium width 39' 11", proscenium to back wall 29' 7", proscenium to front of stage 4' 5"

New Amsterdam - dunno

O'Neil - proscenium width 38' 10", proscenium to back wall 27' 1", proscenium to front of stage 2' 1"

Palace - proscenium width 40' 10", proscenium to back wall 31' 6", proscenium to front of stage 3' 5"

Richard Rodgers - proscenium width 44' 7", proscenium to back wall 27' 4", proscenium to front of stage 2' 4"

St. James - proscenium width 39' 10", proscenium to back wall 28' 3", proscenium to front of stage 4' 8"

Neil Simon - proscenium width 39' 8", proscenium to back wall 33' 4", proscenium to front of stage 3' 0"

Sondheim - dunno

Studio 54 - dunno

August Wilson - proscenium width 38' 0", proscenium to back wall 45' 8", proscenium to front of stage 2' 0"
 

[bowtie7]

Posted: 10/18/17 at 6:38pm

pretty much every Broadway and touring theatre

http://www.noahkern.com/techspecs/stagespecs.pdf

remember these are 1999 specs so renovations could have changed some specifics

and for a trip back in time--1949 theatre, arena & auditorium guide

https://vintagetheatrecatalogs.blogspot.com/2016/06/1949-stage-specs-atpam-theatre-arena.html

[vampire musical]

Posted: 10/19/17 at 12:35am

Just seeing this treasure trove of info! THANK YOU! 

[saxpower]

Posted: 10/19/17 at 1:12pm

I wonder if the OP should try contacting the folks who put out the 1999 information- perhaps they'd be willing to give the info for a school project. 

[brian1973]

Posted: 10/19/17 at 3:47pm

theatregoer3 said: "This is really general, but most of the proceniums are 40w x 30h"

 

Haha that is so not true. This person wants ACTUAL dimensions,