Broadway Theatre
1445 Broadway (W. 41st St.), New York, NY
| Theatre Name | Year Named |
|---|---|
| Broadway Theatre | 1888 |
| Metropolitan Concert Hall | 1880 |
Notes
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History:
The Broadway Theatre opened on March 3, 1888, financed by James Bailey, the former partner of circus phenomenon P.T. Barnum. This theatre housed the final appearance of actor Edwin Booth on a New York stage, in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. It was demolished in January 1929.
- Built: 1880
- Number of Seats: 1700
Previous Shows at This Building
| Show | Opening Date - Closing Date | |
|---|---|---|
|
Saravà | March 6, 1979 - June 17, 1979 |
|
The Wiz | May 25, 1977 - January 28, 1979 |
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Cabaret | October 7, 1968 - September 6, 1969 |
|
Mame | October 6, 1969 - January 3, 1970 |
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Fiddler on the Roof | December 16, 1970 - July 2, 1972 |
|
Funny Girl | November 28, 1966 - July 1, 1967 |
|
I Can Get It for You Wholesale | October 1, 1962 - December 8, 1962 |
|
Fiorello! | May 9, 1961 - October 28, 1961 |
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The Music Man | October 24, 1960 - April 15, 1961 |
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West Side Story | March 2, 1959 - May 10, 1959 |
