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1221 Broadway (30th St.)
New York, NY

Built: 1867

Demolished: 1920

Shows at the Broadway Theatre

Dates Production
3/10/1879 - 5/24/1879
2/21/1879 - 3/8/1879
2/4/1878 -

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HOLIDAY INN to Play Bucks County Playhouse This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2026

Irving Berlin's HOLIDAY INN, the Broadway musical featuring over 20 classics including White Christmas and Easter Parade, will run at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope with direction by Nick Corley and Shea Sullivan.
Laura Lee Botsacos' TUESDAY Adds Second Performance at United Solo Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2026

Due to demand, a second performance of Laura Lee Botsacos’ autobiographical one-woman show, Tuesday, has been added to the 21st Annual United Solo Theatre Festival.
New World Symphony to Present MOZART'S REQUIEM with Stephanie Childress
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2026

New World Symphony makes its first-ever performance of Mozart's Requiem under guest conductor Stephanie Childress, joined by the Master Chorale of South Florida and four soloists at the Adrienne Arsht Center.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE and THE WIZ to Open Broadway in Akron Spring 2027
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2026

Playhouse Square announced tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL and THE WIZ will go on sale October 21. Both touring Broadway productions will perform at E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron during spring 2027.
Broadway Contributed $21 Billion to New York City Economy in 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2026

Broadway contributed $21 billion to New York City’s economy during the 2024-25 season, according to a new analysis from the Broadway League. Most of that activity was driven by Broadway Tourists.
Does Broadway Have a Real Estate Problem?
by Carli Freeman - Oct 19, 2026

The Broadway real estate market is changing, with supply and demand favoring the theatre owners over prospective Broadway productions. But is the market in crisis, or could this actually be an opportunity for producers to get creative and explore a wider variety of commercial theatre venues in New York City?
Black Theatre Alliance Awards 2026 Nominations Announced
by Joshua Wright - Oct 14, 2026

The Black Theatre Alliance announced its 2026 award nominees and will present director Pemon Rami with its Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony in Chicago.
Student Blog: Getting Back into the Routine
by Student Blogger: Isabella Lukitsch - Oct 13, 2026

I hope your classes are going well, and that you aren’t suffering so far in this new semester. Remember to keep your head up, take a deep breath, and take it day by day. As Spamalot the musical has stated, “Always look on the bright side of life!”
Austin Colby Will Lead THE GREAT GATSBY Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2026

Austin Colby, an original Broadway cast member, will star as Jay Gatsby in the North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, opening in Philadelphia this month.
Video: China Anne McClain Sings 'Beautiful Little Fool' From THE GREAT GATSBY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2026

You can now get a first look at China Anne McClain singing “Beautiful Little Fool,” in her musical stage debut as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby on Broadway.
REUBEN AND THE DARK Release IF YOU KNOW ME YOU KNOW MY BROTHER LP
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026

REUBEN AND THE DARK released their album IF YOU KNOW ME YOU KNOW MY BROTHER and shared a live video of frontman Reuben Bullock performing Honeymoon from a hotel room. The band is currently on tour in Canada.
Chilina Kennedy and Max Monnig Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026

Chilina Kennedy will step back into the role of Myrtle Wilson, and Max Monnig will make his Broadway debut as Tom Buchanan in the Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 6, 2026- Go Inside A FEW GOOD MEN with Michael Arden and More
by - Oct 6, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review: PIPPIN at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Oct 5, 2026

There is something wonderfully deceptive about PIPPIN. On the surface, it’s a musical about a young prince who wants to do something extraordinary with his life. It gives him wars to fight, kingdoms to conquer, women to pursue, a father to challenge…and, in Arizona Broadway Theatre’s exhilarating new production, a theatrical universe in which meaning and gravity seem negotiable.
THE GREAT GATSBY Extends Ticket Sales Through June 2027
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026

The award-winning Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY has released a new block of tickets at The Broadway Theatre, with China Anne McClain making her musical stage debut as Daisy Buchanan and Ryan McCartan returning as Jay Gatsby.
25 Theater Books for Your Fall 2026 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 4, 2026

We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2026 reading list.
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of Etai Benson and Alexandra Socha's Upcoming THE BOOK OF STEVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026

Etai Benson and Alexandra Socha will premiere their new show The Book of Steve, a loving tribute to the songs of Stephen Sondheim, at Union House: Center for Jewish Culture.  The couple previewed the musical at the recent concert. See footage!
THE GREAT GATSBY to Play TPAC's Jackson Hall This March
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026

Tickets for the North American tour of The Great Gatsby at Tennessee Performing Arts Center will go on sale October 2 for performances March 5–14, 2027.
THE QUEEN IS IN THE PARLOUR to Hold Industry Reading in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026

An industry reading of the new comedy THE QUEEN IS IN THE PARLOUR, written by Marc Goldsmith and Laurence Holzman, will feature Sophie Hayden, Donna English, Lenny Wolpe, and other Broadway performers, directed by Don Stephenson.
PIPPIN to Open Arizona Broadway Theatre's 22nd Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026

Arizona Broadway Theatre will present PIPPIN with an all-female creative team and circus-inspired staging featuring aerial arts and acrobatics. The production runs through early November.

Broadway Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What when was Broadway Theatre built?
Broadway Theatre was built in 1867.
What were the longest running shows at Broadway Theatre?
H.M.S. Pinafore which ran from 03/10/1879 to 05/24/1879

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