Ethel Barrymore Theatre

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 actress Ethel Barrymore.

Not to be confused with Barrymore Theatre.
For the DuMont TV series, see Ethel Barrymore Theatre (TV series).
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Address243 West 47th Street
New York City
United States
Coordinates40°45′35.5″N 73°59′09″W
OwnerThe Shubert Organization
Capacity1,058
Construction
Opened1928
ArchitectHerbert J. Krapp
Website
http://www.shubert.nyc/theatres/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.

The theatre has been closed as of March 12, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It does not plan on opening until January 3, 2021.[1]

Notable productions

Box office record

The Band's Visit achieved the box office record for the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. The production grossed $1,564,646 over nine performances for the week ending December 31, 2017, breaking the previous record of $1,090,216 set by The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time on the week ending December 28, 2014.[2]

See also

References
  1. Moniuszko, Sara M (June 29, 2020). "Broadway suspends performances through 2020 amid coronavirus, extends ticket refunds to 2021". Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  2. , Production Gross, Playbill.com
  • Who's Who in the Theatre, edited by John Parker, tenth edition, revised, London, 1947, p. 1184 for Basil Rathbone.
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