Ethel Barrymore Theatre, Broadway theatre in Manhattan, United States
Description
The Ethel Barrymore Theatre is a theatre building in Manhattan with 1,058 seats on West 47th Street. The facade shows terra-cotta grillwork in Roman style and a two-story screen, while the interior blends Elizabethan, Mediterranean, and Adamsesque architectural elements.
History
The Shubert Organization opened the theatre in December 1928 as the last major project by the Shubert brothers before the Great Depression. In 1947, the premiere of a Tennessee Williams play about a woman in New Orleans ran here for over 850 performances.
Culture
The building carries the name of American actress Ethel Barrymore from the famous theatre family, who was regarded as a major stage personality during her era. To this day, the venue attracts a Broadway audience interested in classic and contemporary stage plays.
Practical
The Orchestra level seating area is fully accessible for wheelchair users and offers assistive listening devices for visitors with special needs. The location in Manhattan's theatre district allows exploring the surrounding area on foot before or after a performance.
Did you know?
Above the columned boxes on the sides appears a sunburst motif as a decorative element of the interior design. This composition brings together different historical building styles within a single room and gives the hall a particular character.
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