Opened in 1927 as the Alvin Theatre, a name formed from producers Alex Aarons and Vinton Freedley. Porgy and Bess premiered there in 1935. It was renamed in 1983 for playwright Neil Simon, and Hairspray and later MJ the Musical were long-running productions in the house.

Getting there

The house is in the Theater District, within walking distance of the Times Square-42nd Street subway and transit hub.