Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, Broadway theatre in Midtown Manhattan, United States.
Description
The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre is a Broadway venue in Midtown Manhattan that hosts major theatrical productions. Two seating tiers hold over 1,500 guests, while decorative moldings and large chandeliers fill the auditorium with traditional theatrical elegance.
History
Designed as the Globe Theatre in 1910 by Carrère and Hastings, the space served a Broadway producer staging new works. After decades operating both as cinema and playhouse, it received its current name in 1957 to honor the celebrated acting pair.
Culture
The building honors two actors who shared both a marriage and a stage career spanning decades of American theater. Their partnership set a standard for professional collaboration and dedication that influenced generations of performers who followed.
Practical
The entrance sits on West 46th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues in the theater district. Evening performances run most weekdays, while the box office opens mid-morning for ticket sales and inquiries.
Did you know?
During years following the stock market crash, the hall screened films instead of staging plays before later returning to its original purpose. This shift between entertainment forms reflected economic pressures that affected many venues of the era.
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