Academy of Music

Address:
E. 14th St. and Irving Place
New York, NY

BUILT: 1854

DEMOLISHED: 1926

SEATING CAPACITY: 1279
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Shows at the Academy of Music

DATES PRODUCTION

6/5/2013 - 6/8/2013 The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream (2013)

8/31/1912 - 9/28/1912 The Girl from Brighton (1912)

8/31/1912 - 9/28/1912 The Girl from Brighton (1912)

1/30/1911 - 2/11/1911 Barry of Ballymore (1911)

2/7/1910 - 3/21/1910 Romeo and Juliet (1910)

2/7/1910 - 3/21/1910 The Taming of the Shrew (1910)

2/7/1910 - 3/21/1910 The Merchant of Venice (1910)

2/7/1910 - 3/21/1910 Hamlet (1910)

2/7/1910 - 3/21/1910 Twelfth Night (1910)

2/7/1910 - 3/21/1910 As You Like It (1910)

1/24/1910 - 2/5/1910 Ragged Robin (1910)

10/5/1908 - 10/24/1908 The Old Homestead (1908)

8/31/1908 - The Round Up (1908)

5/18/1908 - Our American Cousin (1908)

5/18/1908 - Hamlet (1908)

5/18/1908 - If I Were King (1908)

3/16/1908 - 4/13/1908 The Squaw Man (1908)

3/2/1908 - The Orchid (1907)

2/17/1908 - The Great Divide (1907)

1/27/1908 - The Girl of the Golden West (1908)

12/30/1907 - The Rose of the Rancho (1907)

10/28/1907 - The Lion and the Mouse (1905)

9/30/1907 - 10/26/1907 The Old Homestead (1907)

9/2/1907 - Salomy Jane (1907)

6/10/1907 - Romeo and Juliet (1907)

6/10/1907 - Hamlet (1907)

6/10/1907 - Twelfth Night (1907)

5/20/1907 - 5/20/1907 Mlle. Modiste (1907)

5/20/1907 - Mlle. Modiste (1907)

5/6/1907 - 5/6/1907 The Prince of Pilsen (1907)

5/6/1907 - The Prince of Pilsen (1907)

4/22/1907 - 4/22/1907 Little Johnny Jones (1907)

4/22/1907 - Little Johnny Jones (1907)

2/25/1907 - Ben Hur (1907)

12/3/1906 - The Shepherd King (1906)

11/5/1906 - Richelieu (1906)

11/5/1906 - The Dagger and the Cross (1906)

11/5/1906 - Hamlet (1906)

11/5/1906 - Othello (1906)

11/5/1906 - Macbeth (1906)

11/5/1906 - King Lear (1906)

11/5/1906 - The Merchant of Venice (1906)

11/5/1906 - Julius Caesar (1906)

10/15/1906 - Cape Cod Folks (1906)

9/24/1906 - Mizpah (1906)

9/3/1906 - 9/23/1906 The Heir to the Hoorah (1906)

10/30/1905 - 11/25/1905 The Wizard of Oz (1904)

10/16/1905 - The Virginian (1905)

8/21/1905 - Way Down East (1905)

6/5/1905 - Love's Lottery (1904)

1/16/1905 - Siberia (1905)

11/7/1904 - 12/31/1904 The Wizard of Oz (1904)

8/2/1904 - Checkers (1904)

5/2/1904 - Two Little Sailor Boys (1904)

4/4/1904 - David Harum (1904)

3/28/1904 - 4/2/1904 A Chinese Honeymoon (1904)

3/28/1904 - 4/2/1904 A Chinese Honeymoon (1904)

2/22/1904 - 2/22/1904 The Toreador (1904)

2/22/1904 - The Toreador (1904)

1/25/1904 - Checkers (1904)

12/14/1903 - Way Down East (1903)

10/19/1903 - The Best of Friends (1903)

9/14/1903 - Drink (1903)

3/23/1903 - The Suburban (1903)

10/7/1902 - The Ninety and Nine (1902)

9/8/1902 - 9/8/1902 Robin Hood (1902)

9/8/1902 - 9/8/1902 Robin Hood (1902)

9/8/1902 - 10/4/1902 Robin Hood (1902)

8/7/1902 - Quincy Adams Sawyer (1902)

8/19/1901 - 8/19/1901 Anrana Review (1901)

4/4/1901 - Uncle Tom's Cabin (1901)

1/28/1901 - Barbara Frietchie (1901)

12/31/1900 - Quo Vadis (1900)

10/23/1900 - Monte Cristo (1900)

8/20/1900 - 10/20/1900 The Rebel (1900)

5/14/1900 - Woman and Wine (1900)

10/9/1899 - 11/11/1899 The Old Homestead (1899)

8/31/1899 - The Last of the Rohans (1899)

3/27/1899 - 5/4/1899 The Old Homestead (1898)

1/16/1899 - 2/11/1899 The Ragged Earl (1899)

9/26/1898 - Sporting Life (1898)

8/15/1898 - 9/24/1898 The Old Homestead (1898)

11/22/1897 - The White Heather (1897)

10/18/1897 - The Old Homestead (1897)

1/26/1897 - Straight from the Heart (1897)

11/23/1896 - Two Little Vagrants (1896)

8/20/1896 - Under the Polar Star (1896)

8/29/1895 - The Sporting Duchess (1895)

12/3/1894 - Cotton King (1894)

2/24/1877 - 2/24/1877 Les Dragons de Villars (1877)

8/28/1875 - 8/28/1875 Around the World (1875)

5/8/1873 - 5/8/1873 Robin Hood (1872)

5/6/1873 - 5/6/1873 Kenilworth (1872)

5/5/1873 - 5/5/1873 Blue Beard (1872)

4/1/1872 - 4/12/1872 Lurline (1872)

6/25/1868 - 6/25/1868 Lischen et Fritzchen (1868)

1/13/1868 - 1/15/1868 The Desert Flower (1868)

1/13/1868 - 1/15/1868 The Desert Flower (1868)

1/1/1868 - 1/2/1868 Lily of Killarney, or, the Colleen Bawn (1868)

12/3/1867 - 12/14/1867 The Devil's Auction (1867)

12/3/1867 - 12/14/1867 The Devil's Auction (1867)

10/28/1861 - 10/28/1861 Les Noces de Jeannette (1861)

10/28/1861 - 10/28/1861 Les Noces de Jeannette (1861)

- La Jolie Parfumeuse (1876)

News

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by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026

Tony winner André De Shields returns as Hermes in the seventh and final season of LIVE FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS, the Onassis Foundation's Greek mythology podcast for kids, now featuring original songs in every episode.

EVITA Starring Rachel Zegler to Open on Broadway in 2027 Photo

EVITA Starring Rachel Zegler to Open on Broadway in 2027
by Michael Major - Apr 29, 2026

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Jamie Lloyd's revival of Evita, starring Rachel Zegler, will open on Broadway in 2027. The reimagined production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical will make its Broadway debut next spring.

Photos: Kara Young, Tessa Thompson & More Attend IS GOD IS New York Premiere Photo

Photos: Kara Young, Tessa Thompson & More Attend IS GOD IS New York Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2026

The New York premiere of Aleshea Harris's Is God Is was held on Monday at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Stars Kara Young and Mallori Johnson were in attendance alongside Harris, co-stars, and cultural tastemakers. Check out photos from the event below.

AIDA, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, and More Set For Opera Philadelphia 2026-2027 Season Photo

AIDA, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, and More Set For Opera Philadelphia 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

Opera Philadelphia announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring five new productions including works by Mozart, Verdi, and the Gershwins, plus world and Philadelphia premieres of new operas.

Philadelphia Independence Awards Will Honor Local High Schoolers This May Photo

Philadelphia Independence Awards Will Honor Local High Schoolers This May
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 25, 2026

Ensemble Arts Philly will host the annual Philadelphia Independence Awards, a celebration of high school musical theater talent, live on stage at the Miller Theater.

MAD Company & Living Room Productions to Present EVE OF THE FIRST SPARK Gala Photo

MAD Company & Living Room Productions to Present EVE OF THE FIRST SPARK Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026

MAD Company and Living Room Productions, two of New York City's independent theatre companies founded by graduates of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, will present Eve of the First Spark fundraising gala.

Thalian Hall and Cameron Art Museum Debut Replica of 1858 Stage Curtain Photo

Thalian Hall and Cameron Art Museum Debut Replica of 1858 Stage Curtain
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

Thalian Hall and Cameron Art Museum have completed a full-scale working replica of the original 1858 stage curtain, the oldest theatre curtain in America, to be displayed on the main stage for the first time in nearly 100 years.

Soprano Erin Morley and Tenor Lawrence Brownlee Will Perform in GOLDEN AGE at 92NY Photo

Soprano Erin Morley and Tenor Lawrence Brownlee Will Perform in GOLDEN AGE at 92NY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Soprano Erin Morley and tenor Lawrence Brownlee join pianist Malcolm Martineau at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall for GOLDEN AGE, a bel canto recital tied to their new duo album.

Alan Menken, James Bond and American Classics Included in BBC Proms 2026 Line-Up Photo

Alan Menken, James Bond and American Classics Included in BBC Proms 2026 Line-Up
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 21, 2026

The BBC Proms returns in summer 2026, presenting eight weeks of world-class music from an array of leading orchestras, conductors and soloists from across the UK and around the world.

Springfield Chamber Players Will Perform Mozart at 52 Sumner in Season Finale Photo

Springfield Chamber Players Will Perform Mozart at 52 Sumner in Season Finale
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

The Springfield Chamber Players will present the SCP Oboe Quartet at 52 Sumner in Springfield, MA, closing their second season with works by Mozart in a concert honoring retiring violinist Marsha Harbison.

CHICAGO To Return To Philadelphia After 17 Years Photo

CHICAGO To Return To Philadelphia After 17 Years
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 19, 2026

The Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will return to Philadelphia's Forrest Theatre for the first time since 2009, presented by Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization.

BEST OF VALLEY VOICES STORY SLAM Set For Academy Of Music Theatre Photo

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by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026

The Academy of Music Theatre will present the Best of Valley Voices Story Slam as the finale of its storytelling series. The event will feature nine finalists competing on stage, with audience members voting for the winner.

JOE CORBETT: A CELEBRATION To Be Held At Cork Opera House Photo

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by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026

Joe Corbett: A Celebration will be presented at Cork Opera House as a tribute to the late Irish singer. The concert will feature a lineup of performers from opera, operetta, and musical theatre. Proceeds from the event will support The Irish Cancer Society.

INTO THE WOODS Will Transfer to the West End from the Bridge Theatre Photo

INTO THE WOODS Will Transfer to the West End from the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026

Marking the first West End transfer for The Bridge, the multi-award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into The Woods will run in the West End this Autumn.

BAM BALL To Honor Robert Wilson And Gabriel Pizzi Photo

BAM BALL To Honor Robert Wilson And Gabriel Pizzi
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

BAM announced its annual BAM Ball will honor director Robert Wilson in memoriam and Endowment Trust Chair Gabriel Pizzi on April 29, featuring the New York premiere of Wilson's MOBY DICK at the Peter Jay Sharp Building in Brooklyn.

Omega Ensemble Will Perform HOWL in May Photo

Omega Ensemble Will Perform HOWL in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Omega Ensemble will present HOWL across four performances in May, featuring works by Danny Elfman, Missy Mazzoli, and a world premiere by French composer Daniel Wohl.

Philadelphia Ballet Will Perform World Premiere of ROMEO AND JULIET This Spring Photo

Philadelphia Ballet Will Perform World Premiere of ROMEO AND JULIET This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Philadelphia Ballet will present the world premiere of Resident Choreographer Juliano Nunes' ROMEO AND JULIET from April 30 through May 10 at the Academy of Music, featuring costumes and sets by Youssef Hotait.

92NY to Present Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih in April 2026 Cello Recital Photo

92NY to Present Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih in April 2026 Cello Recital
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026

Cellist Steven Isserlis and pianist Connie Shih will perform at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall, with a program featuring works by Beethoven, Schumann, Kabalevsky, and Kaprálová.

Temple University and Opera Philadelphia Reveal New Partnership Photo

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by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026

Temple University and Opera Philadelphia signed an agreement to collaborate on new opera recordings via Boyer College's BCM&D Records and student entrepreneurship initiatives in arts marketing and administration.

Juilliard and Yale Acting Experts Will Discuss AI and the Art of Acting in April Photo

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by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026

Evan Yionoulis, Bill Connington, and Ron Carlos will discuss actor training, the state of theater, and AI's limits in the arts at the New York Society Library on April 23rd.

Academy of Music Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Academy of Music?

Academy of Music's current show is The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream which began performances on 6/5/2013.

What when was Academy of Music built?

Academy of Music was built in 1854.

How many seats does Academy of Music have?

Academy of Music has 1279 seats.

What were the longest running shows at Academy of Music?

The Wizard of Oz which ran from 3/21/1904 to 11/25/1905, Robin Hood which ran from 7/22/1872 to 5/8/1873, Blue Beard which ran from 8/12/1872 to 5/5/1873, The Old Homestead which ran from 8/15/1898 to 5/4/1899 and

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Shows at the Academy of Music
DATES			PRODUCTION
6/5/2013	-	6/8/2013	The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream (2013)
8/31/1912	-	9/28/1912	The Girl from Brighton (1912)
8/31/1912	-	9/28/1912	The Girl from Brighton (1912)
1/30/1911	-	2/11/1911	Barry of Ballymore (1911)
2/7/1910	-	3/21/1910	Romeo and Juliet (1910)
2/7/1910	-	3/21/1910	The Taming of the Shrew (1910)
2/7/1910	-	3/21/1910	The Merchant of Venice (1910)
2/7/1910	-	3/21/1910	Hamlet (1910)
2/7/1910	-	3/21/1910	Twelfth Night (1910)
2/7/1910	-	3/21/1910	As You Like It (1910)
1/24/1910	-	2/5/1910	Ragged Robin (1910)
10/5/1908	-	10/24/1908	The Old Homestead (1908)
8/31/1908	-		The Round Up (1908)
5/18/1908	-		Our American Cousin (1908)
5/18/1908	-		Hamlet (1908)
5/18/1908	-		If I Were King (1908)
3/16/1908	-	4/13/1908	The Squaw Man (1908)
3/2/1908	-		The Orchid (1907)
2/17/1908	-		The Great Divide (1907)
1/27/1908	-		The Girl of the Golden West (1908)
12/30/1907	-		The Rose of the Rancho (1907)
10/28/1907	-		The Lion and the Mouse (1905)
9/30/1907	-	10/26/1907	The Old Homestead (1907)
9/2/1907	-		Salomy Jane (1907)
6/10/1907	-		Romeo and Juliet (1907)
6/10/1907	-		Hamlet (1907)
6/10/1907	-		Twelfth Night (1907)
5/20/1907	-	5/20/1907	Mlle. Modiste (1907)
5/20/1907	-		Mlle. Modiste (1907)
5/6/1907	-	5/6/1907	The Prince of Pilsen (1907)
5/6/1907	-		The Prince of Pilsen (1907)
4/22/1907	-	4/22/1907	Little Johnny Jones (1907)
4/22/1907	-		Little Johnny Jones (1907)
2/25/1907	-		Ben Hur (1907)
12/3/1906	-		The Shepherd King (1906)
11/5/1906	-		Richelieu (1906)
11/5/1906	-		The Dagger and the Cross (1906)
11/5/1906	-		Hamlet (1906)
11/5/1906	-		Othello (1906)
11/5/1906	-		Macbeth (1906)
11/5/1906	-		King Lear (1906)
11/5/1906	-		The Merchant of Venice (1906)
11/5/1906	-		Julius Caesar (1906)
10/15/1906	-		Cape Cod Folks (1906)
9/24/1906	-		Mizpah (1906)
9/3/1906	-	9/23/1906	The Heir to the Hoorah (1906)
10/30/1905	-	11/25/1905	The Wizard of Oz (1904)
10/16/1905	-		The Virginian (1905)
8/21/1905	-		Way Down East (1905)
6/5/1905	-		Love's Lottery (1904)
1/16/1905	-		Siberia (1905)
11/7/1904	-	12/31/1904	The Wizard of Oz (1904)
8/2/1904	-		Checkers (1904)
5/2/1904	-		Two Little Sailor Boys (1904)
4/4/1904	-		David Harum (1904)
3/28/1904	-	4/2/1904	A Chinese Honeymoon (1904)
3/28/1904	-	4/2/1904	A Chinese Honeymoon (1904)
2/22/1904	-	2/22/1904	The Toreador (1904)
2/22/1904	-		The Toreador (1904)
1/25/1904	-		Checkers (1904)
12/14/1903	-		Way Down East (1903)
10/19/1903	-		The Best of Friends (1903)
9/14/1903	-		Drink (1903)
3/23/1903	-		The Suburban (1903)
10/7/1902	-		The Ninety and Nine (1902)
9/8/1902	-	9/8/1902	Robin Hood (1902)
9/8/1902	-	9/8/1902	Robin Hood (1902)
9/8/1902	-	10/4/1902	Robin Hood (1902)
8/7/1902	-		Quincy Adams Sawyer (1902)
8/19/1901	-	8/19/1901	Anrana Review (1901)
4/4/1901	-		Uncle Tom's Cabin (1901)
1/28/1901	-		Barbara Frietchie (1901)
12/31/1900	-		Quo Vadis (1900)
10/23/1900	-		Monte Cristo (1900)
8/20/1900	-	10/20/1900	The Rebel (1900)
5/14/1900	-		Woman and Wine (1900)
10/9/1899	-	11/11/1899	The Old Homestead (1899)
8/31/1899	-		The Last of the Rohans (1899)
3/27/1899	-	5/4/1899	The Old Homestead (1898)
1/16/1899	-	2/11/1899	The Ragged Earl (1899)
9/26/1898	-		Sporting Life (1898)
8/15/1898	-	9/24/1898	The Old Homestead (1898)
11/22/1897	-		The White Heather (1897)
10/18/1897	-		The Old Homestead (1897)
1/26/1897	-		Straight from the Heart (1897)
11/23/1896	-		Two Little Vagrants (1896)
8/20/1896	-		Under the Polar Star (1896)
8/29/1895	-		The Sporting Duchess (1895)
12/3/1894	-		Cotton King (1894)
2/24/1877	-	2/24/1877	Les Dragons de Villars (1877)
8/28/1875	-	8/28/1875	Around the World (1875)
5/8/1873	-	5/8/1873	Robin Hood (1872)
5/6/1873	-	5/6/1873	Kenilworth (1872)
5/5/1873	-	5/5/1873	Blue Beard (1872)
4/1/1872	-	4/12/1872	Lurline (1872)
6/25/1868	-	6/25/1868	Lischen et Fritzchen (1868)
1/13/1868	-	1/15/1868	The Desert Flower (1868)
1/13/1868	-	1/15/1868	The Desert Flower (1868)
1/1/1868	-	1/2/1868	Lily of Killarney, or, the Colleen Bawn (1868)
12/3/1867	-	12/14/1867	The Devil's Auction (1867)
12/3/1867	-	12/14/1867	The Devil's Auction (1867)
10/28/1861	-	10/28/1861	Les Noces de Jeannette (1861)
10/28/1861	-	10/28/1861	Les Noces de Jeannette (1861)
	-		La Jolie Parfumeuse (1876)