American Theatre Hall of Fame, Theater recognition institution at Gershwin Theatre, New York, United States
The American Theatre Hall of Fame is an institution that honors outstanding theater professionals through bronze plaques displayed on the walls of the Gershwin Theatre. These tributes recognize artists whose careers have shaped American theater over decades.
The institution was founded in 1972 to honor the finest talents of Broadway theater. It initially operated in what was then the Uris Theatre before moving to its current home at the Gershwin Theatre.
The institution selects new members through votes from the American Theatre Critics Association and current Hall of Fame members each November.
Visitors can view the plaques on the exterior walls of the theater, which are freely accessible from the street. The inscriptions are best read in daylight when the lighting highlights the bronze details.
New members are selected annually each November through a voting system where theater critics and existing members choose together. A companion grant program supports emerging artists as they develop their craft.
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