Fifth Avenue Theatre, Broadway theatre near 28th Street and Broadway in Manhattan, United States.
The Fifth Avenue Theatre stood at 1185 Broadway, featuring a neoclassical architectural design with approximately 1,530 seats for theatrical performances.
Built in 1868 as Gilsey's Apollo Hall, the theatre underwent renovation after an 1891 fire and operated until its demolition in 1939.
The venue marked the American debut of Eleonora Duse in The Lady of the Camellias in 1893 and hosted the world premiere of The Pirates of Penzance.
The theatre introduced the first air conditioning system in 1877, using a ventilation method that directed air flow across blocks of ice.
Throughout its existence, the theatre transformed from a legitimate playhouse to a venue for vaudeville, films, and burlesque entertainment.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1868
Architects: Francis H. Kimball
Address: 27-31 West 28th Street, New York, NY 10001
GPS coordinates: 40.74559,-73.98893
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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