Broadway Theatre, Performing arts theater in Midtown Manhattan, US.
The Broadway Theatre spans two levels with 1,761 seats and contains a large orchestra section, mezzanine balcony, and ornate box seating arrangements.
Eugene De Rosa designed this Italian Renaissance style theater, which opened on December 25, 1924, initially operating as the Colony Theatre for film screenings.
The theater transitioned from screening films to hosting live productions in 1930, marking a shift toward large-scale musicals and theatrical performances.
Located at 1681 Broadway near 53rd Street, the venue offers multiple ticket price levels and maintains an accessible entrance for all patrons.
The Broadway Theatre remains one of only three theaters actually situated on Broadway itself, alongside the Palace Theatre and Winter Garden Theatre.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: December 25, 1924
Architects: Eugene De Rosa
Official opening: December 25, 1924
Capacity: 1761
Address: 1681 Broadway (W. 53rd Street) 10019
Website: http://shubert.nyc/theatres/broadway
GPS coordinates: 40.76333,-73.98333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:40
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