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- Subway1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q, R, S, W to Times Sq-42 St, 4 min
- Address266 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
Any Hamilton fans in the house? Great, there’s a connection here. The Drama Bookshop has long been a Times Square staple, vital to the New York theater scene. In fact, over the course of its 100+ year history it’s served as an invaluable resource for theatrical works to some of Broadways greats with over 8,000 plays in stock.
Back to Hamilton, what has made the beloved bookstore more popular than ever is it’s latest owner, Lin-Manuel Miranda, who purchased it in 2020. Miranda, along with other Broadway peers, used the basement of the previous location to rehearse “In the Heights”, the musical that helped launch Miranda to stardom.
Speaking for myself, a visit to the serene Drama Book Shop is always a welcome respite from the commotion of Times Square. Regardless of whether you’re visiting to unleash your inner bookworm or just a fan of Lin-Manuel Miranda, swinging by this charming bookstore is a worthwhile add to your list things to do in Times Square.