Little Shop of Horrors
Howard Ashman & Alan Menken's cult-classic musical about Seymour, Audrey, and a man-eating plant — long-running Off-Broadway revival.
- Theatre
- Westside Theatre
- 407 W 43rd St, New York, NY
- Opened
- October 17, 2019
- Run time
- 2h
About Little Shop of Horrors
Since its 2019 opening, the Off-Broadway revival of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's *Little Shop of Horrors* has captivated audiences at the Westside Theatre. This incarnation of the cult classic musical offers a fresh take on the story of Seymour, Audrey, and the enigmatic, man-eating plant, Audrey II.
The musical, with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, creators of *Beauty and the Beast* and *Aladdin*, blends comedy, horror, and a memorable score. While not explicitly stated in the fact sheet, it is widely known that the musical is based on the 1960 film of the same name. The Off-Broadway setting at the Westside Theatre, located at 407 W 43rd St, New York, NY, provides an intimate atmosphere for this dark and humorous production.
*Little Shop of Horrors* tells the story of Seymour Krelborn, a shy floral assistant who discovers a strange and unusual plant that has a peculiar appetite. As the plant, affectionately named Audrey II after Seymour's coworker crush, grows, it brings Seymour fame and fortune, but at an increasingly sinister cost. The musical explores themes of ambition, romance, and the consequences of getting what you wish for. Audiences can expect a runtime of 120 minutes, including an intermission, making it an engaging and well-paced theatrical experience. The production promises an evening of catchy tunes, compelling characters, and a unique storyline that has cemented its place in musical theatre history.
Seeing Little Shop of Horrors live
What attending this kind of production is like
Theatre rewards attention to the room. Sound carries differently, entrances and exits are part of the staging, and the audience's collective quiet is something a recording cannot reproduce.
Seat position changes what you notice rather than only how well you see. Front-of-orchestra seats give you faces and detail but a steep angle on staging; further back and one level up you gain the full picture and choreography, which many productions are designed around.
The performance you choose matters too. Weeknight, matinee and weekend performances tend to draw different audiences, and casting can vary between performances in ways published by the production rather than by us.
Timing is unforgiving in theatre. Curtain times are firm, latecomers are seated at the house's discretion, and interval length is set by the production — so build the evening around the published start time.
Last reviewed 2026-09-08
Little Shop of Horrors ticket buying guide
Understanding theatre seating language before you compare offers
Learn the vocabulary of the house you are attending. Orchestra or stalls seating sits at stage level; mezzanine, dress circle or balcony levels rise behind or above it. The same words describe different geometry in different theatres, so read the specific venue's layout.
Sightlines matter as much as distance. Overhangs, side angles and safety rails affect what you can see, and a well-placed seat further back often beats a cheap seat at an extreme angle.
Choose the performance deliberately. Matinees, weeknights and weekends differ in atmosphere and availability, and any casting information should come from the production itself.
Compare all-in totals for the exact number of seats you need, and check whether the seats you are considering are genuinely adjacent.
Last reviewed 2026-09-08
Little Shop of Horrors ticket questions
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Last reviewed 2026-09-08
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Frequently asked questions
- What is *Little Shop of Horrors* about?
- *Little Shop of Horrors* is a cult-classic musical by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken about a timid floral assistant named Seymour, his crush Audrey, and a mysterious, man-eating plant named Audrey II.
- Where is *Little Shop of Horrors* playing?
- The Off-Broadway revival of *Little Shop of Horrors* is playing at the Westside Theatre, located at 407 W 43rd St, New York, NY.
- How long is *Little Shop of Horrors*?
- *Little Shop of Horrors* has a runtime of 120 minutes, which includes an intermission.
- Who wrote *Little Shop of Horrors*?
- The musical *Little Shop of Horrors* was created by Howard Ashman, who wrote the book and lyrics, and Alan Menken, who composed the music. Together, they are also known for their work on Disney's *Beauty and the Beast* and *Aladdin*.
- When did the *Little Shop of Horrors* revival open?
- The current Off-Broadway revival of *Little Shop of Horrors* opened on October 17, 2019.