January 14, 2020
2021 Update - Broadway Reopening
After over 500 days in the dark, the lights came back up on Broadway on September 2nd, with the return of Hadestown and Waitress. September 14th marked the return Chicago, Hamilton, Wicked and The Lion King, with other big shows returning throughout the fall. 2021 will also welcome several highly-anticipated new shows, including MJ the Musical and Diana the Musical. For all Broadway performances through to October 31, audience members, cast, crew and theatre staff must be fully vaccinated, and it's safe to assume that that will be the case for the foreseeable future.
Where to Find Diana: A True Musical Story Tickets
Primary market tickets for the original musical Diana: A True Musical Story are available via Telecharge, and range in price from $49-$199.
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Schedule & Run Dates
Diana is scheduled to open in previews at the Longacre Theater on March 2. Opening night is set for March 31, and tickets are on sale through November 22. During previews, the theater will be dark on Sundays and performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday with matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and some Wednesdays. Once the play opens, the theater will be dark on Mondays with shows at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. There are some additional shows during holiday weeks.
Show Details & Reviews
Diana traces the story of Lady Diana Spencer who married into the British monarchy and changed it by wearing her heart on her sleeve, being passionate about causes close to her heart and standing up for her family. The show was written by Joe DiPeitro and David Bryan, who partnered on the Tony Award-winning Memphis. Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley will direct, Tony nominee Kelly Devine is the choreographer and music supervision/arrangements will be by Ian Eisendrath.
Jenna de Waal will play Princess Diana, Roe Hartrampf will play Prince Charles, Erin Davie will play Camilla Parker Bowles, and two-time Tony winner Judy Kaye will play Queen Elizabeth.
The show premiered at the La Jolla Playhouse in California and hopes to follow such Broadway successes as Come From Away and Memphis. Los Angeles Times critic Charles McNulty offered a mixed review, calling the show a British version of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” and “as American as Applebee’s,” though he also “has a lively sense of humor about itself.”
Longacre Theatre Seating Chart + Details
The Longacre Theatre is located at 220 West 48th Street in New York City. The theater is built in the Neo-Classical style and was designed by architect Henry B. Herts. It is part of the Shubert Organization, and underwent a massive restoration in 2007-08. The theater seats 1,077 on three levels.
Wheelchair/Accessible Options
The theater is not completely wheelchair accessible, but wheelchair seating is available in the Orchestra section, all of which is accessible without steps. Wheelchair seats are available ins Row M, Seats 102, 103 and 105, Row K Seats 16, 10 and 14, and Row N Seats 115, 112 and 114. Aisle seats with folding armrests are in Row M, Seats 115 and 115 and Row L Seats 101 and 102.
There is a small elevator, but not large enough to accommodate a wheelchair. The Mezzanine is up two flights of stairs and the Balcony is four flights up from the Orchestra. Handrails are available at the end of stepped rows in the Mezzanine and Balcony.
Assistive listening devices are available. Four weeks after the show opens, the theater will have hand-held audio descriptive and captioning devices available.
Standing Room Option
Standing room tickets are not currently available.
Other Venue and Show Details
Diana will have a run time of 2 hours, 15 minutes including one intermission. The show is recommended for patrons 10 and older, and children 4 and under are not permitted in the theater.
The theater does have a coat room, but no strollers or furs may be checked. There is a pay phone in the lobby. The accessible restroom is available via elevator, though, as noted, the elevator may not accommodate a wheelchair (45 inches wide, 41 inches deep and a 32-inch opening). There is an additional restroom one flight down from the Orchestra. Water fountains are available near the restrooms.
The box office will open beginning January 20, and will be open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and on Sundays beginning April 19 from noon-6 p.m.
Rush & Lottery Options
Tickets will be available at the box office beginning on January 21. Rush and lottery tickets are not currently available for Diana.
Discounted Tickets
TKTS
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