Madison Square Theatre, Theatre building in Manhattan, US
The Madison Square Theatre stood on 24th Street between Sixth Avenue and Broadway, featuring a double-stage system for rapid scene changes.
Built in 1863 and operating from 1865 to 1909, the theatre transformed from a gold trading exchange into a performance space during the Civil War period.
The theatre presented approximately 250 different plays during its operation, including productions like Hazel Kirke that shaped American theatrical traditions.
The establishment introduced electric signaling systems for conductors and implemented an early form of air conditioning for visitor comfort.
Actor-director Steele Mackaye designed an innovative double-stage mechanism that reduced scene change times to less than two minutes.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1865
Official opening: 1865
GPS coordinates: 40.74220,-73.99010
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:59
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