Gershwin Theatre, Broadway theater in Midtown Manhattan, US
The Gershwin Theatre spans two levels with 1,933 seats, making it the largest venue in the Broadway theater district.
Ralph Alswang designed this Art Nouveau theater, which opened as the Uris Theatre on November 28, 1972, marking the first major Broadway construction since 1931.
The Theatre Hall of Fame in the lobby rotunda displays inscribed names of influential theater personalities in bas-relief on gold plaques.
Located at 222 West 51st Street, the theater features escalators from a midblock passageway that connects to both the main lobby and Circle in the Square.
The venue contains 1,300 orchestra seats and 600 mezzanine seats, with specialized acoustics designed for musical productions.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: November 28, 1972
Architects: Ralph Alswang
Official opening: November 28, 1972
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Capacity: 15408
Address: 222 West 51st Street
Website: http://gershwintheatre.com
GPS coordinates: 40.76250,-73.98500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32
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