Ziegfeld Theatre, Broadway theater in Midtown Manhattan, United States
The Ziegfeld Theatre occupied a prominent location at 1341 Sixth Avenue, at the intersection of 54th Street in Manhattan, New York City.
Architects Joseph Urban and Thomas Lamb designed the theater, which opened its doors on February 2, 1927, with a seating arrangement for 1638 patrons.
The theater premiered Rio Rita as its opening production, followed by the groundbreaking musical Show Boat, which ran for 572 consecutive performances.
The venue transformed into a television studio from 1955 to 1963, hosting NBC productions including The Perry Como Show and Emmy Awards ceremonies.
A decorative female head from the original theater facade remains preserved on a residential building located on East 80th Street in Manhattan.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1927
Architects: Joseph Urban, Thomas W. Lamb
Official opening: January 2, 1927
Capacity: 1660
Address: 1341 Sixth Avenue Manhattan, New York CityUnited States
Website: http://bowtiecinemas.com/locations/ziegfeld
GPS coordinates: 40.76250,-73.97861
Latest update: May 15, 2025 22:09
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