Erlanger's Theatre
246 W. 44th St., New York, NY
View on map| Theatre Name | Year Named |
|---|---|
| St. James Theatre | 1932 |
| Erlanger's Theatre | 1927 |
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History:
Erlanger's Theatre, named for booking agent Abraham Erlanger, opened in 1927. It was renamed the St. James in 1932, after the London theatre of the same name. In 2001, the St. James production of The Producers set box office records for single-day sales, introduced ‘premium’ seating, and won an unprecedented 12 Tonys.
- Built: 1927
- Number of Seats: 1710
Owners
| Dates | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 29, 1957 - | Jujamcyn Theaters | Theatre Owner |
| unknown - Jul. 29, 1957 | The Shubert Organization | Theatre Owner |
| Jul. 19, 1941 - unknown | Select Theatres Corporation | Theatre Lessee |
| Oct. 19, 1936 - Jul. 1, 1941 | Boris Said | Theatre Lessee |
| Sep. 1, 1934 - Sep. 1, 1936 | Eddie Dowling | Theatre Lessee |
| Jul. 20, 1932 - unknown | Vincent Astor | Theatre Owner |
| Jul. 20, 1932 - Sep. 1, 1934 | Lodewick Vroom | Theatre Operator |
| Sep. 26, 1927 - Jul. 20, 1932 | Erlanger Theatrical Enterprises | Theatre Owner |
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Previous Shows at This Building
| Show | Opening Date - Closing Date | |
|---|---|---|
| St. James Theatre | ||
| Let It Be | July 24, 2013 - December 29, 2013 | |
|
Manilow on Broadway | January 29, 2013 - March 2, 2013 |
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Bring It On: The Musical | August 1, 2012 - December 30, 2012 |
|
Leap of Faith | April 26, 2012 - May 13, 2012 |
|
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever | December 11, 2011 - January 29, 2012 |
|
Hair | July 13, 2011 - September 10, 2011 |
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American Idiot | April 20, 2010 - April 24, 2011 |
|
Finian's Rainbow | October 29, 2009 - January 17, 2010 |
|
Desire Under the Elms | April 27, 2009 - May 24, 2009 |
|
Gypsy | March 27, 2008 - January 11, 2009 |
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