George Gershwin Theatre
222 W. 51st St., New York, NY
View on map| Theatre Name | Year Named |
|---|---|
| George Gershwin Theatre | 1983 |
| Uris Theatre | 1972 |
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History:
The Gershwin Theatre opened in 1972, as the Uris, along with its smaller sister theatre, the Circle in the Square. Designed by Ralph Alswang, the Gershwin has a seating capacity of 1,933, making it the largest Broadway theatre. At the 1983 Tony Awards, the theatre was renamed the George Gershwin in honor of the composer.
- Built: 1972
- Number of Seats: 1809
Owners
| Dates | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 28, 1972 - | Uris Buildings Corportation | Theatre Owner |
| Nov. 28, 1972 - | The Nederlander Organization | Theatre Lessee |
| Nov. 28, 1972 - May 24, 1987 | Gerald Oestreicher | Theatre Lessee |
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Previous Shows at This Building
| Show | Opening Date - Closing Date | |
|---|---|---|
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Wicked | October 30, 2003 |
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Oklahoma! | March 21, 2002 - February 23, 2003 |
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Linda Eder at the Gershwin | December 26, 2001 - December 30, 2001 |
|
Riverdance - on Broadway | March 16, 2000 - August 26, 2001 |
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Tango Argentino | November 17, 1999 - January 9, 2000 |
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The 53rd Annual Tony Awards - 1999 | June 6, 1999 - June 6, 1999 |
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Peter Pan | April 7, 1999 - August 29, 1999 |
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On the Town | November 22, 1998 - January 17, 1999 |
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1776 | December 3, 1997 - June 14, 1998 |
|
Candide | April 29, 1997 - July 27, 1997 |
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