Majestic Theatre
245 W. 44th St., New York, NY
View on map| Theatre Name | Year Named |
|---|---|
| Majestic Theatre | 1927 |
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History:
The Majestic Theatre opened in 1927, the sixth and last theatre built for the Chanin brothers. Designed by Herbert J. Krapp, it remains among the largest of the Broadway theatres. Since 1988, the Majestic has housed The Phantom of the Opera, which surpassed Cats in 2006 to become the longest-running Broadway show in history.
- Built: 1927
- Number of Seats: 1609
Owners
| Dates | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 - | The Shubert Organization, Inc. | Theatre Owner/Operator |
| Nov. 23, 1936 - 1973 | Magoro Corporation | Theatre Owner/Operator |
| November, 1927 - Nov. 23, 1936 | Royma Corporation | Theatre Owner/Operator |
| Mar. 28, 1927 - November, 1927 | Henry Chanin | Theatre Owner/Operator |
| Mar. 28, 1927 - November, 1927 | Irwin Chanin | Theatre Owner/Operator |
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Currently at This Theatre
The Phantom of the Opera
Opened: 1988-01-26
Previous Shows at This Building
| Show | Opening Date - Closing Date | |
|---|---|---|
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The 50th Annual Tony Awards - 1996 | June 2, 1996 - June 2, 1996 |
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The Phantom of the Opera | January 26, 1988 |
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Brigadoon | October 16, 1980 - February 8, 1981 |
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Blackstone! | May 19, 1980 - August 17, 1980 |
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Bette! Divine Madness | December 5, 1979 - January 6, 1980 |
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The Most Happy Fella | October 11, 1979 - November 25, 1979 |
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I Remember Mama | May 31, 1979 - September 2, 1979 |
|
Ballroom | December 14, 1978 - March 24, 1979 |
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First Monday in October | October 3, 1978 - November 12, 1978 |
|
The Act | October 29, 1977 - July 1, 1978 |
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