American Airlines Theatre
229 W. 42nd St., New York, NY
View on map| Theatre Name | Year Named |
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| American Airlines Theatre | 2000 |
| Selwyn Theatre | 1918 |
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History:
The American Airlines Theatre opened as the Selwyn Theatre in 1918, named for its producers Edgar and Arch Selwyn. After functioning as a grindhouse since the Depression, the Selwyn Theatre was fully restored in 2000 by the Roundabout Theatre Company and renamed the American Airlines Theatre.
- Built: 1918
- Number of Seats: 740
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Previous Shows at This Building
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The Big Knife | April 16, 2013 - June 2, 2013 |
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Picnic | January 13, 2013 - February 24, 2013 |
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Cyrano de Bergerac | October 11, 2012 - November 25, 2012 |
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Don't Dress For Dinner | April 26, 2012 - June 17, 2012 |
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The Road to Mecca | January 17, 2012 - March 4, 2012 |
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Man and Boy | October 9, 2011 - November 27, 2011 |
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The Importance of Being Earnest | January 13, 2011 - June 26, 2011 |
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Mrs. Warren's Profession | October 3, 2010 - November 28, 2010 |
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Everyday Rapture | April 29, 2010 - July 11, 2010 |
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Present Laughter | January 21, 2010 - March 21, 2010 |

