St. James Theatre, Theatre in Manhattan, US.
The St. James Theatre sits at 246 West 44th Street and shows a neo-Georgian facade of cast stone and granite. The auditorium extends over three levels with a total of 1,710 seats and a stage designed for large productions.
The house opened on September 26, 1927, as Erlanger's Theatre under the direction of the architectural firm Warren and Wetmore. Later it was renamed after Saint James and developed into an important venue for musicals in the Theater District.
The name honors Abraham Erlanger, a theater producer who financed construction and realized his vision of a home for large musicals. The stage quickly became a place where Broadway premieres took place and where stars shaped their careers.
Wheelchair access is available through the orchestra level, and hearing assistance systems are provided at the box office. The three tiers offer different viewing angles of the stage, with the upper tiers rising more steeply.
After the pandemic closure of all Broadway theaters in 2020, this house was the first to reopen its doors. The reopening gave an important signal for the return of live performances throughout the district.
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