Gershwin Theatre, Broadway theater in Midtown Manhattan, US
Description
The Gershwin Theatre is a performance space in the Broadway theater district in Midtown Manhattan, United States, that spreads across two seating levels with a total of 1,933 seats. Art Nouveau design appears in curved lines and decorative elements throughout the interior of this largest Broadway venue.
History
Architect Ralph Alswang designed this theater, which opened as the Uris Theatre on November 28, 1972, marking the first major Broadway construction since 1931. The name later changed to honor composers George and Ira Gershwin, who shaped American musical theater.
Culture
The Theatre Hall of Fame occupies the lobby rotunda, where visitors can read the names of honored theater figures displayed on gold plaques in raised lettering. These tributes line the curved walls, creating a gallery that audiences pass through before shows and during intermissions.
Practical
The entrance at 222 West 51st Street leads into a midblock passageway, from which escalators rise to the main lobby and surrounding areas. Visitors should allow extra time for orientation, as access levels and seating sections cover multiple floors.
Did you know?
Acoustics were tailored specifically for musical productions, with adjustments for amplified music and large ensembles. The theater has hosted productions over decades that take advantage of the hall's capacity for elaborate staging and casts.
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