1655 Broadway & 237 W. 51st St
New York, NY
BUILT: 1930
CLOSED: 1989
SEATING CAPACITY: 1505
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51st Street Theatre History
Reopened May 9, 1940
Shows at the 51st Street Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 5/19/2016 - 7/31/2015 42nd Street (2015) 11/3/1940 - 1/12/1941 Original Ballet Russe, Colonel de Basil's (1940) 10/14/1940 - 11/3/1940 Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo (1940) 5/9/1940 - 6/8/1940 Romeo and Juliet (1940)
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The History of the Mark Hellinger Theatre and the Attempts to Bring It Back
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 17, 2025
The Times Square Church, located on 51st Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue, is an extremely storied New York City spot. While it may not be apparent to those who unknowingly pass by the church, the venue across from the Gershwin’s stage door was once a glorious Broadway theater… and could potentially be one again someday.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 17, 2025
The Times Square Church, located on 51st Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue, is an extremely storied New York City spot. While it may not be apparent to those who unknowingly pass by the church, the venue across from the Gershwin’s stage door was once a glorious Broadway theater… and could potentially be one again someday.
Irish Arts Center Announces Fall 2020 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2020
Irish Arts Center (IAC), based in New York City and renowned for presenting the best in Irish and Irish-American arts and culture, today announced its Fall 2020 digital season, boldly expanding the organization's approach to connecting with remote audiences through powerful work and deeply engaging online courses and events. S
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2020
Irish Arts Center (IAC), based in New York City and renowned for presenting the best in Irish and Irish-American arts and culture, today announced its Fall 2020 digital season, boldly expanding the organization's approach to connecting with remote audiences through powerful work and deeply engaging online courses and events. S
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