Gershwin Theatre
222 W. 51st St., New York, NY
Seats (approximate)
1933
Built
1972
ABOUT THIS THEATRE
Uris Theatre
Description
Ralph Alswang, architect. When it opened on November 28, 1972, the Uris was the first legitimate Broadway theatre built since 1928. The Theatre Hall of Fame is housed in a special oval room in the lobby. On June 5, 1983, during a Tony Awards broadcast, the name was changed to honor composer George Gershwin and his brother, lyricist Ira Gershwin.
To learn more about the history of the Gershwin Theatre, visit the Nederlander Organization's website and Spotlight on Broadway's video on the Gershwin Theatre.
To learn more about the history of the Gershwin Theatre, visit the Nederlander Organization's website and Spotlight on Broadway's video on the Gershwin Theatre.
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