Empire Theatre
1430 Broadway (40th & 41st), New York, NY
| Theatre Name | Year Named |
|---|---|
| Empire Theatre | 1893 |
Notes
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History:
The Empire Theatre opened at 1430 Broadway at 40th Street on January 25, 1893. This theatre was so beloved by its company and patrons that at its final performance in 1948, audience members tore at the theatre for souvenirs including seat covers, plumbing pieces, and lighting fixtures. The Empire Theatre was demolished in 1953.
- Built: 1893
- Number of Seats: 1100
Previous Shows at This Building
| Show | Opening Date - Closing Date | |
|---|---|---|
|
The Time of the Cuckoo | October 15, 1952 - May 30, 1953 |
|
I Am a Camera | November 28, 1951 - July 12, 1952 |
|
Buy Me Blue Ribbons | October 17, 1951 - October 27, 1951 |
|
The Long Days | April 20, 1951 - April 21, 1951 |
|
The Member of the Wedding | January 5, 1950 - March 17, 1951 |
|
The Closing Door | December 1, 1949 - December 17, 1949 |
|
Twelfth Night | October 3, 1949 - November 12, 1949 |
|
Life with Mother | October 20, 1948 - June 4, 1949 |
| Seeds in the Wind | May 25, 1948 - May 29, 1948 | |
| Ruth Draper | December 28, 1947 - February 1, 1948 | |
