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
Barrymore Theater - The Ethel Barrymore Theatre is the only surviving theatre of the many Lee and J.J. Shubert built for performers who were affiliated with them. Ethel Barrymore was part of the renowned Barrymore...
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.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Manhattan from 14th to 59th Streets
- List of New York City Designated Landmarks in Manhattan from 14th to 59th Streets
References
- Who's Who in the Theatre, edited by John Parker, tenth edition, revised, London, 1947, p. 1184 for Basil Rathbone.
External links
- Broadway Theatre Guide
- Ethel Barrymore Theatre at the Internet Broadway Database
