Ethel Barrymore Theatre

Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Address 243 West 47th Street
New York City, New York
United States
Coordinates 40°45′35.5″N 73°59′09″W / 40.759861°N 73.98583°W / 40.759861; -73.98583Coordinates: 40°45′35.5″N 73°59′09″W / 40.759861°N 73.98583°W / 40.759861; -73.98583
Owner The Shubert Organization
Capacity 1,058
Production The Band's Visit
Construction
Opened 1928
Architect Herbert J. Krapp
Website
http://www.shubert.nyc/theatres/barrymore/

The Ethel Barrymore Theatre is a Broadway theatre located at 243 West 47th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is named for acclaimed actress Ethel Barrymore.

History

Designed by architect Herbert J. Krapp and constructed by the Shuberts, it opened on December 20, 1928, with The Kingdom of God, a play selected by leading lady Ethel Barrymore. Over the next dozen years she returned to star in The Love Duel (1929), Scarlett Sister Mary (1930), The School for Scandal (1931), and An International Incident (1940).

It is the only surviving theatre of the many the Shuberts built for performers who were affiliated with them. It has been used continuously as a legitimate house, unlike many of the older theatres that have been used for a variety of purposes throughout the years.

Notable productions

Box office record

Death of a Salesman achieved the box office record for the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. The production grossed $1,066,582.41 over seven performances, for the week ending June 3, 2012.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Industry Insight: Weekly Grosses Analysis – 6/4; Once & Salesman Have Record Weeks", Broadwayworld.com, June 4, 2012
  • Who's Who in the Theatre, edited by John Parker, tenth edition, revised, London, 1947, p. 1184 for Basil Rathbone.
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