Richard II at Astor Place Theatre – New York, NY

Get your tickets to see Richard II in New York, NY. Happening on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Astor Place Theatre. Doors open at 2:00 PM.

Run Time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. Age Recommendation: Richard II is intended for ages 8 and up. Children under 5 are not permitted. All guests must have a ticket. Richard II contains brief nudity, gunshots, and fog/haze effects. When is a king, a king no more? Ambition and betrayal reign supreme in this electrifying reimagining of Shakespeare’s poetic masterpiece. Set in 1980s Manhattan, the neon skyline and shadowy backrooms become an epic battleground of identity and power, where a king’s divine right crumbles beneath the weight of human frailty. Michael Urie’s virtuosic performance and Craig Baldwin’s inventive adaptation make Richard’s tragic descent freshly immediate, staged a stone’s throw from the site of the historic Astor Place Riots, the original American cocktail of politics, insurrection, and Shakespeare.

Yes, accessible seating options are available for every performance. Patrons should be advised that the main lobby of the theatre is located eight (8) steps down from the street. Access for patrons with mobility issues or who utilize mobility devices is achieved using our in house LiftKar stair crawler. Patrons will be transferred to the LiftKar chair when they arrive at the theatre and escorted down the stairs by our trained security personnel. At lobby level, patrons will be transferred back to their own mobility device or use one of our in house wheelchairs. Please note that patrons devices cannot exceed 50lbs, as they will be carried down the stairs into the lobby by our security personnel. The restrooms, box office, merchandise and orchestra seating are all accessible from the main lobby. The mezzanine is located 26 steps up from the main lobby only and is not currently accessible to wheelchairs. Assistive Listening Devices are available and service animals are permitted in the theatre.

Patrons should be advised that the main lobby of the theatre is located eight (8) steps down from the street. Access for patrons utilizing mobility devices is achieved using our in-house LiftKar stair crawler. Patrons will be transferred to the LiftKar chair when they arrive at the theatre and escorted down the stairs by our trained security personnel. At lobby level, patrons will be transferred back to their own mobility device or use one of our in-house wheelchairs. Please note that patron’s devices cannot exceed 50lbs, as they will be carried down the stairs into the lobby by our security personnel. The restrooms, box office, merchandise and orchestra seating are all accessible from the main lobby. The mezzanine is located 26 steps up from the main lobby only and is not currently accessible to wheelchairs. Assistive Listening Devices are available and service animals are permitted in the theatre.

Accessibility: The main lobby of the theatre is located 8 steps below street level. To transport guests to the lobby comfortably and safely, we use a specialized LiftKar Stair Climber. If you need assistance when you arrive, our security staff-stationed outside and trained in operating the LiftKar-will safely accompany you down the stairs. Once you’re in the main lobby, you’ll find all public areas and amenities-including restrooms, box office, concessions, and wheelchair-accessible seating – are accessible. Some rows in the Orchestra section may require you to navigate an additional 1 to 4 steps once inside the theatre. Our mezzanine is located up 26 steps and is not wheelchair-accessible. For more information and details on the LiftKar Stair Climber and accessible seating at the Astor Place Theatre, please visit https://www.astorplacetheatre.com/ada. If you have any questions or need to discuss your specific needs, please reach out to us at accessibility@astorplacetheatre.com.

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