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Identifier
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1262
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Title
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Al Hirschfeld Theatre
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Formerly Known As
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Martin Beck Theatre (1924 - 2003)
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Description
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Built by and named after Martin Beck, the vaudeville mogul, the Martin Beck Theatre opened with performances of Madame Pompadour. It is the westernmost Broadway Theatre and the only theatre designed in the Byzantine style in the US. The theatre stayed in the Beck family until 1966 when it was sold to Jujamcyn Theatres (https://www.playbill.com/venue/view-more?venue=00000150-aacd-d8be-af71-ffef18950004). It was renovated in 1996 and again in 2003 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Hirschfeld_Theatre). It remained a live theatre venue throughout its history.
In 2003 it was renamed in honor of the late, great American caricaturist and illustrator Al Hirschfeld, known for his fantastic black and white portraits of celebrities and Broadway stars (https://www.alhirschfeldtheatre.org).
Notable productions: The Teahouse of the August Moon, Bye Bye Birdie, Dracula, Into the Woods, Guys and Dolls, Kiss Me, Kate, Hair, and Kinky Boots (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Hirschfeld_Theatre).
Number of seats: 1302 (https://www.playbill.com/venue/al-hirschfeld-theatre-vault-0000000268).
Both the facade and the interior are New York City landmarks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Hirschfeld_Theatre).
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Date Opened
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11 November 1924
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Address
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302 West 45th Street, New York, NY, 10036
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Operator
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Jujamcyn Theaters
Al Hirschfeld Theatre
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