226 W.46th St.
New York, NY
BUILT: 1925
SEATING CAPACITY: 1368
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Shows at the 46th Street Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 11/29/1989 - 3/10/1990 The Merchant of Venice (1989) 1/18/1989 - 6/11/1989 Born Yesterday (1989) 7/20/1988 - 12/31/1988 Checkmates (1988) 3/17/1987 - 6/26/1988 Fences (1987) 6/19/1986 - 1/3/1987 Arsenic and Old Lace (1986) 2/26/1985 - 5/11/1986 Brighton Beach Memoirs (1983) 5/9/1982 - 2/4/1984 Nine (1982) 4/22/1982 - 2/4/1984 Nine (1982) 6/19/1978 - 3/27/1982 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1978) 6/19/1978 - 3/27/1982 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1978) 5/14/1978 - 6/4/1978 Working (1978) 5/5/1978 - 6/4/1978 Working (1978) 1/4/1978 - 1/21/1978 Do You Turn Somersaults? (1978) 10/25/1977 - 11/6/1977 Bully (1977) 6/3/1975 - 8/27/1977 Chicago (1975) 5/12/1975 - 8/27/1977 Chicago (1975) 2/4/1975 - 4/26/1975 Private Lives (1975) 10/10/1973 - 12/28/1974 Raisin (1973) 4/19/1973 - 6/17/1973 The Women (1973) 1/19/1971 - 2/3/1973 No, No, Nanette (1971) 1/6/1971 - 2/3/1973 No, No, Nanette (1971) 3/16/1969 - 12/27/1970 1776 (1969) 11/18/1968 - 2/15/1969 The Price (1968) 12/5/1966 - 6/15/1968 I Do! I Do! (1966) 12/1/1966 - 6/15/1968 I Do! I Do! (1966) 3/18/1966 - 3/26/1966 Pousse-Café (1966) 3/10/1966 - 3/26/1966 Pousse-Café (1966) 1/1/1966 - 1/22/1966 The Wayward Stork (1966) 10/4/1965 - 11/18/1965 Pickwick (1965) 9/29/1965 - 11/18/1965 Pickwick (1965) 3/17/1965 - 9/25/1965 Do I Hear a Waltz? (1965) 10/12/1961 - 3/6/1965 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1961) 5/18/1961 - 7/15/1961 Donnybrook! (1961) 5/17/1961 - 7/15/1961 Donnybrook! (1961) 10/17/1960 - 4/23/1961 Tenderloin (1960) 10/12/1960 - 4/23/1961 Tenderloin (1960) 5/23/1960 - 6/1/1960 Finian's Rainbow (1960) 5/23/1960 - 6/1/1960 Finian's Rainbow (1960) 4/28/1960 - 5/7/1960 Christine (1960) 4/28/1960 - 5/8/1960 Christine (1960) 2/5/1959 - 3/19/1960 Redhead (1959) 2/5/1959 - 3/19/1960 Redhead (1959) 12/28/1958 - 1/31/1959 Ages of Man (1958) 11/24/1958 - 12/13/1958 Edwin Booth (1958) 9/17/1958 - 9/20/1958 Howie (1958) 5/14/1957 - 5/24/1958 New Girl in Town (1957) 5/14/1957 - 5/24/1958 New Girl in Town (1957) 5/5/1955 - 5/4/1957 Damn Yankees (1955) 12/8/1954 - 4/23/1955 The Bad Seed (1954) 10/11/1954 - 12/4/1954 On Your Toes (1954) 10/11/1954 - 12/4/1954 On Your Toes (1954) 2/18/1954 - 7/3/1954 Ondine (1954) 11/24/1950 - 11/28/1953 Guys and Dolls (1950) 2/2/1950 - 5/27/1950 Arms and the Girl (1950) 2/2/1950 - 5/27/1950 Arms and the Girl (1950) 10/31/1949 - 12/16/1949 Regina (1949) 10/7/1948 - 5/14/1949 Love Life (1948) 1/10/1947 - 10/2/1948 Finian's Rainbow (1947) 1/10/1947 - 10/2/1948 Finian's Rainbow (1947) 12/24/1945 - 1/4/1947 The Red Mill (1945) 3/14/1945 - 12/15/1945 Dark of the Moon (1945) 1/26/1944 - 2/10/1945 One Touch of Venus (1943) 12/26/1943 - 1/9/1944 Martha Graham and Company (1943) 11/15/1943 - 1/22/1944 Rosalinda (1942) 9/9/1943 - 10/16/1943 My Dear Public (1943) 9/9/1943 - 10/16/1943 My Dear Public (1943) 3/29/1943 - 8/29/1943 Sons o' Fun (1941) 10/14/1942 - 10/14/1942 Beat the Band (1942) 10/14/1942 - 12/12/1942 Beat the Band (1942) 9/15/1942 - 10/11/1942 New Priorities of 1943 (1942) 3/12/1942 - 9/6/1942 Priorities of 1942 (1942) 12/26/1941 - 3/28/1943 Junior Miss (1941) 10/30/1940 - 1/3/1942 Panama Hattie (1940) 10/30/1940 - 1/3/1942 Panama Hattie (1940) 12/6/1939 - 10/20/1940 Du Barry Was A Lady (1939) 12/6/1939 - Du Barry Was A Lady (1939) 4/21/1939 - 5/20/1939 Mexicana (1939) 2/13/1939 - 3/11/1939 Knickerbocker Holiday (1938) 12/26/1938 - 12/26/1938 Blossom Time (1938) 12/26/1938 - Blossom Time (1938) 9/22/1938 - 11/24/1938 Hellzapoppin (1938) 2/26/1938 - Censored (1938) 1/5/1938 - 1/15/1938 Right This Way (1938) 1/5/1938 - 1/15/1938 Right This Way (1938) 11/18/1937 - Robin Landing (1937) 9/23/1937 - Blow Ye Winds (1937) 11/6/1936 - Plumes in the Dust (1936) 9/22/1936 - So Proudly We Hail (1936) 2/18/1936 - Come Angel Band (1936) 1/18/1936 - A Room in Red and White (1936) 11/30/1935 - Weep for the Virgins (1935) 9/30/1935 - 11/16/1935 Anything Goes (1934) 9/30/1935 - 11/16/1935 Anything Goes (1934) 10/30/1934 - The Farmer Takes a Wife (1934) 10/1/1934 - The First Legion (1934) 11/20/1933 - 11/20/1933 She Loves Me Not (1933) 11/20/1933 - She Loves Me Not (1933) 5/15/1933 - Counsellor-at-Law (1932) 10/10/1932 - 1/14/1933 Of Thee I Sing (1931) 3/10/1930 - 6/7/1930 Earl Carroll's Sketch Book [1929] (1929) 12/27/1926 - Mozart (1926)
News
Which Broadway Theatres Have Housed the Most (and Least) Tony-Winning Shows?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 1, 2025
Did you know that the Richard Rodgers Theatre, current home of Hamilton, has housed more Best Musical Tony Award winners than any other Broadway house? Since the Tony Awards began in 1947 and began issuing a Best Musical Award in 1949, nine Best Musicals have played the Richard Rodgers Theatre, which used to be named the 46th Street Theatre.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 1, 2025
Did you know that the Richard Rodgers Theatre, current home of Hamilton, has housed more Best Musical Tony Award winners than any other Broadway house? Since the Tony Awards began in 1947 and began issuing a Best Musical Award in 1949, nine Best Musicals have played the Richard Rodgers Theatre, which used to be named the 46th Street Theatre.
What is the History of Mexican Performers on Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 4, 2025
The terrific new musical Real Women Have Curves brings the story of a Mexican family to Broadway. Ana is a first-generation Mexican-American who dreams of becoming a journalist and must navigate being the only one with American citizenship in her family as she finds her own way in the world. Artists from Mexico have brought great and important work to the Broadway stage over the years.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 4, 2025
The terrific new musical Real Women Have Curves brings the story of a Mexican family to Broadway. Ana is a first-generation Mexican-American who dreams of becoming a journalist and must navigate being the only one with American citizenship in her family as she finds her own way in the world. Artists from Mexico have brought great and important work to the Broadway stage over the years.
The Stage History of Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2025
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal are back on Broadway in the revival of Othello. As these two mega-stars make their Broadway returns, we're taking a walk down memory lane and reliving some of their stage highlights from their careers!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2025
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal are back on Broadway in the revival of Othello. As these two mega-stars make their Broadway returns, we're taking a walk down memory lane and reliving some of their stage highlights from their careers!
Mirvish Productions to Dim the Marquee Lights of The Royal Alexandra Theatre to Honor Maggie Smith
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024
The marquee lights of The Royal Alexandra Theatre will be dimmed on Tuesday, October 1 to honour Dame Maggie Smith, one of the greatest actors of her generation, who died at the age of 89 in London today. Learn more about Smith's life and career.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024
The marquee lights of The Royal Alexandra Theatre will be dimmed on Tuesday, October 1 to honour Dame Maggie Smith, one of the greatest actors of her generation, who died at the age of 89 in London today. Learn more about Smith's life and career.
How Often Do Broadway Theatre Names Change?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 25, 2024
This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway theatre names change?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 25, 2024
This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway theatre names change?
Have There Been Many Two-Person Broadway Musicals Before GUTENBERG?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 22, 2023
This time, the reader question was: Have there been many Broadway musicals starring only two actors, before Gutenberg! The Musical!?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 22, 2023
This time, the reader question was: Have there been many Broadway musicals starring only two actors, before Gutenberg! The Musical!?
CHICAGO Teen Edition Comes to Fresno Memorial Auditorium in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2023
Children's Musical Theaterworks production of Chicago is the teen edition, featuring two casts, actors ages 13-18. Rated PG-13.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2023
Children's Musical Theaterworks production of Chicago is the teen edition, featuring two casts, actors ages 13-18. Rated PG-13.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Comes to Way Off-Broadway This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2023
Following the box office successes of Camelot and Church Basement Ladies, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre will continue its 2023 Season this summer with the Broadway classic How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2023
Following the box office successes of Camelot and Church Basement Ladies, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre will continue its 2023 Season this summer with the Broadway classic How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Santino Fontana Will Lead NINE: IN CONCERT This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023
Transport Group will present Nine: In Concert as the next installment in its Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 8pm in Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center, 129 West 67 Street. Learn more about the show and how to attend here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023
Transport Group will present Nine: In Concert as the next installment in its Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 8pm in Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center, 129 West 67 Street. Learn more about the show and how to attend here!
Alhambra Theatre & Dining Presents THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Beginning Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2023
For the first time in nearly two decades, the Alhambra Theatre & Dining will stage the musical comedy, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The second show of the Alhambra’s 2023 Season (it’s 55th season) officially opens Friday evening, February 10. It will be preceded by two “preview” performance on Thursday, February 9.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2023
For the first time in nearly two decades, the Alhambra Theatre & Dining will stage the musical comedy, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The second show of the Alhambra’s 2023 Season (it’s 55th season) officially opens Friday evening, February 10. It will be preceded by two “preview” performance on Thursday, February 9.
CHICAGO, A History- Part 2: A Modern Classic Makes A Bang On Stage and Screen
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2022
Discover the story behind one of the greatest musicals in history as we dive deep into the history of Broadway's longest-running American musical, John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse's, 'Chicago.'
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2022
Discover the story behind one of the greatest musicals in history as we dive deep into the history of Broadway's longest-running American musical, John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse's, 'Chicago.'
Nicholas Hytner to Direct Immersive GUYS AND DOLLS In London
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2022
The classic Broadway musical Guys & Dolls is set to be revived in London next year in an immersive production from Tony and Olivier Award-winning director, Nicholas Hytner.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2022
The classic Broadway musical Guys & Dolls is set to be revived in London next year in an immersive production from Tony and Olivier Award-winning director, Nicholas Hytner.
MNM Theatre Stages GUYS AND DOLLS Now Through April 16th
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 2, 2022
Sky Masterson, Nathan Detroit, Sarah Brown, and of course Miss Adelaide… these names are often familiar to Broadway aficionados of all ages. Guys and Dolls, the third joint production to be presented by MNM Theatre Company, the City of Lauderhill, and North End Theater Company will bring these iconic characters (along with Nicely Nicely Johnson, Harry the Horse, Angie the Ox, and others) to life on the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) stage from April 1st through April 16th.
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 2, 2022
Sky Masterson, Nathan Detroit, Sarah Brown, and of course Miss Adelaide… these names are often familiar to Broadway aficionados of all ages. Guys and Dolls, the third joint production to be presented by MNM Theatre Company, the City of Lauderhill, and North End Theater Company will bring these iconic characters (along with Nicely Nicely Johnson, Harry the Horse, Angie the Ox, and others) to life on the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) stage from April 1st through April 16th.
GUYS AND DOLLS Opens At The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, April 1
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2022
Sky Masterson, Nathan Detroit, Sarah Brown, and of course Miss Adelaide...these are names that are often familiar to Broadway aficionados of all ages. Guys and Dolls, the third joint production to be presented by MNM Theatre Company, the City of Lauderhill, and North End Theater Company will bring these iconic characters (along with Nicely Nicely Johnson, Harry the Horse, Angie the Ox, and others) to life on the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) stage from April 1st through April 16th.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2022
Sky Masterson, Nathan Detroit, Sarah Brown, and of course Miss Adelaide...these are names that are often familiar to Broadway aficionados of all ages. Guys and Dolls, the third joint production to be presented by MNM Theatre Company, the City of Lauderhill, and North End Theater Company will bring these iconic characters (along with Nicely Nicely Johnson, Harry the Horse, Angie the Ox, and others) to life on the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) stage from April 1st through April 16th.
GUYS AND DOLLS Opens April 1st at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
by Carol Kassie - Mar 9, 2022
MNM Theatre Company, North End Theatre Company, and the City of Lauderhill present what is often called 'the perfect musical comedy! Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling, Guys and Dolls is a classic beloved by theatre goers of all ages.
by Carol Kassie - Mar 9, 2022
MNM Theatre Company, North End Theatre Company, and the City of Lauderhill present what is often called 'the perfect musical comedy! Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling, Guys and Dolls is a classic beloved by theatre goers of all ages.
Belmont Theatre Offers Laughs For The New Year with ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2021
Start off the new year with laughter as The Belmont Theatre brings you Arsenic and Old Lace, a comedy in the Grumbacher Studio January 7-9 & 13-16.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2021
Start off the new year with laughter as The Belmont Theatre brings you Arsenic and Old Lace, a comedy in the Grumbacher Studio January 7-9 & 13-16.
Theatre Tulsa Academy Will Perform CHICAGO: HIGH SCHOOL EDITION in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2021
Theatre Tulsa Academy will continue its 2021 education program with a full production of “Chicago: High School Edition.”.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2021
Theatre Tulsa Academy will continue its 2021 education program with a full production of “Chicago: High School Edition.”.
UN DÍA COMO HOY: CHICAGO se estrenaba en Broadway en 1975
by Nuria Pedret - Jun 3, 2021
La obra de teatro de Kander & Ebb, dirigida por Bob Fosse vio la luz el 3 de junio de 1975 en el 46th Street Theatre.
by Nuria Pedret - Jun 3, 2021
La obra de teatro de Kander & Ebb, dirigida por Bob Fosse vio la luz el 3 de junio de 1975 en el 46th Street Theatre.
VIDEO: On This Day, June 3- CHICAGO Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2021
On this day in 1975, the original razzle dazzle production of Kander & Ebb's Chicago opened on Broadway.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2021
On this day in 1975, the original razzle dazzle production of Kander & Ebb's Chicago opened on Broadway.
Darren Criss to Headline Theatre Aspen Summer Gala; Full 2021 Season Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2021
The 2021 Theatre Aspen summer season lineup has been announced. The 38th season, running from June 30 – August 31, will include two musicals, Chicago and Rock of Ages, the return of the organization’s developmental one-person show festival, Solo Flights, and multiple special events, as well as three Theatre Aspen Education productions.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2021
The 2021 Theatre Aspen summer season lineup has been announced. The 38th season, running from June 30 – August 31, will include two musicals, Chicago and Rock of Ages, the return of the organization’s developmental one-person show festival, Solo Flights, and multiple special events, as well as three Theatre Aspen Education productions.
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