Jolson's 59th Street Theatre
932 Seventh Ave. at W. 58th St., New York, NY
| Theatre Name | Year Named |
|---|---|
| New Century Theatre | 1944 |
| Jolson's 59th Street Theatre | 1943 |
| Molly Picon Theatre | 1943 |
| Jolson's 59th Street Theatre | 1942 |
| Venice Theatre | 1934 |
| Shakespeare Theatre | 1932 |
| Central Park Theatre | 1931 |
| Jolson's 59th Street Theatre | 1921 |
Notes
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History:
Jolson’s 59th Street Theatre opened in 1921 at 932 Seventh Avenue. Two years later, Constantin Stanislavsky’s Moscow Art Theatre visited Jolson’s with productions including The Cherry Orchard, Three Sisters, and The Brothers Karamazov. Jolson’s 59th Street Theatre was demolished, as the New Century, in 1962.
- Built: 1921
- Number of Seats: 1700
Previous Shows at This Building
| Show | Opening Date - Closing Date | |
|---|---|---|
| New Century Theatre | ||
| The Azuma Kabuki Dancers and Musicians | February 22, 1954 - March 21, 1954 | |
|
Sherlock Holmes | October 30, 1953 - October 31, 1953 |
| Carnival in Flanders | September 8, 1953 - September 12, 1953 | |
|
John Brown's Body | February 14, 1953 - April 11, 1953 |
| Jose Greco | January 12, 1953 - January 24, 1953 | |
| Slavenska-Franklin Co. | December 8, 1952 - January 3, 1953 | |
|
Buttrio Square | October 14, 1952 - October 18, 1952 |
|
Venus Observed | February 13, 1952 - April 26, 1952 |
|
Don Juan in Hell | November 29, 1951 - December 31, 1951 |
|
Saint Joan | January 7, 1952 - February 2, 1952 |
