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Identifier
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1098
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Title
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Richard Rodgers Theatre
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Formerly Known As
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Chanin's 46th Street Theatre (1925-1932)
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46th Street Theatre (1932-1990)
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Description
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Built by brothers Irwin S. and Harry I. Chanin, the Chanin's 46th Street Theatre opened with Is Zat So?(https://v.playbill.com/venue/view-more?venue=00000150-aacd-d8be-af71-ffef18860005). The theatre was leased and operated by the Shuberts when the theatre opened, then purchased outright by them in 1931 and renamed the 46th Street Theatre. After changing ownership several more times between 1945 and 1978, the Nederlander Organization purchased the theatre in 1981 and renamed it in 1990 to honor the legendary composer Richard Rodgers whose shows defined Broadway for more than three decades. It operated as a live theatre venue throughout its history (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Rodgers_Theatre).
Notable productions: Anything Goes, Guys and Dolls, Damn Yankees, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, 1776, Raisin, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Nine, Fences, Lost in Yonkers Chicago, Movin’ Out, In the Heights, and Hamilton (https://broadwaydirect.com/theatre/richard-rodgers-theatre/).
Number of seats: 1321 (https://www.playbill.com/venue/richard-rodgers-theatre-vault-0000000085).
Both the facade and the auditorium interior are New York City landmarks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Rodgers_Theatre).
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Date Opened
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7 February 1925
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Address
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226 West 46th Street, New York, NY, 10036
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Operator
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Nederlander Organization
Richard Rodgers Theatre
Hamilton