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Comedy Theatre

Address:
110 W. 41st St.
New York, NY

BUILT: 1909

DEMOLISHED: 1942

SEATING CAPACITY: 625

Shows at the Comedy Theatre

DATES PRODUCTION
7/16/2009 - 9/5/2009 Too Close to the Sun (2009)
10/18/1937 - Wall Street Scene (1937)
12/19/1936 - 12/24/1936 Black Rhythm (1936)
8/17/1936 - The Life and Loves of Dorian Gray (1936)
7/20/1936 - Dorian Gray (1936)
4/20/1936 - Elizabeth Sleeps Out (1936)
9/25/1931 - People on the Hill (1931)
9/18/1930 - Cinderelative (1930)
4/14/1929 - Ruth Draper ()
4/9/1929 - The Seagull (1929)
10/22/1928 - Exceeding Small (1928)
2/21/1928 - Maya (1928)
1/27/1928 - So Am I (1928)
12/22/1927 - The Love Nest (1927)
1/29/1927 - The Scarlet Lily (1927)
12/30/1926 - Black Cockatoo (1926)
10/6/1926 - Black Boy (1926)
9/17/1926 - Kept (1926)
5/3/1926 - The Importance of Being Earnest (1926)
3/16/1926 - Ghosts (1926)
1/26/1926 - Hedda Gabler (1926)
11/30/1925 - Morals (1925)
11/9/1925 - Candida (1925)
10/9/1925 - The Call of Life (1925)
9/3/1925 - The Book of Charm (1925)
4/16/1925 - Thrills (1925)
3/30/1925 - Ostriches (1925)
2/9/1925 - A Good Bad Woman (1925)
1/8/1925 - Lass O'Laughter (1925)
10/9/1924 - The Farmer's Wife (1924)
9/1/1924 - Nerves (1924)
8/17/1923 - Children of the Moon (1923)
4/23/1923 - 5/19/1923 The Adding Machine (1923)
2/20/1923 - Anything Might Happen (1923)
1/17/1923 - Jitta's Atonement (1923)
12/12/1922 - Gringo (1922)
11/14/1922 - The Romantic Age (1922)
9/30/1922 - Thin Ice (1922)
3/21/1922 - The Hindu (1922)
12/26/1921 - The White Peacock (1921)
11/8/1921 - The Mad Dog (1921)
10/24/1921 - The Right to Strike (1921)
9/29/1921 - Pot Luck (1921)
8/24/1921 - The Triumph of X (1921)
4/26/1921 - Just Married (1921)
8/30/1920 - The Bad Man (1920)
8/3/1920 - The Americans in France (1920)
12/3/1919 - My Lady Friends (1919)
10/27/1919 - 11/29/1919 Fifty-Fifty, Ltd. (1919)
9/8/1919 - Up from Nowhere (1919)
3/12/1919 - Augustus Does His Bit (1919)
2/10/1919 - Toby's Bow (1919)
1/16/1919 - The Climax (1919)
11/28/1918 - A Place in the Sun (1918)
9/16/1918 - An Ideal Husband (1918)
3/11/1918 - 4/20/1918 Mrs. Warren's Profession (1918)
2/20/1918 - 3/9/1918 Youth (1918)
10/31/1917 - 4/27/1918 In The Zone (1917)
10/31/1917 - 4/27/1918 The Avenue (1917)
10/31/1917 - 4/27/1918 Blind Alleys (1917)
10/31/1917 - 4/27/1918 His Widow's Husband (1917)
10/31/1917 - 4/27/1918 The Home of the Free (1917)
10/31/1917 - 4/27/1918 Lonesome Like (1917)
10/31/1917 - 4/27/1918 Salome (1917)
10/31/1917 - 4/27/1918 Neighbors (1917)
10/31/1917 - 4/27/1918 The Critic's Comedy (1917)
10/31/1917 - 4/27/1918 The Girl in the Coffin (1917)
10/31/1917 - 4/27/1918 Yum Chapab (1917)
10/31/1917 - 4/27/1918 Suppressed Desires (1917)
10/31/1917 - 4/27/1918 The Sandbar Queen (1917)
10/31/1917 - 4/27/1918 Habit (1917)
10/31/1917 - 4/27/1918 The Beautiful Legend of Pokey (1917)
10/31/1917 - 4/27/1918 The Poisoned Flower (1917)
10/31/1917 - 4/27/1918 Enter the Hero (1917)
10/13/1917 - The Barton Mystery (1917)
9/19/1917 - The Family Exit (1917)
1/14/1917 - The Life of Man (1917)
8/30/1916 - Literature (1916)
8/30/1916 - Eugenically Speaking (1916)
8/30/1916 - A Miracle of St. Anthony (1916)
8/30/1916 - A Bear (1916)
8/30/1916 - A Merry Death (1916)
8/30/1916 - Lover's Luck (1916)
8/30/1916 - The Sugar House (1916)
8/30/1916 - Sisters of Susanne (1916)
8/30/1916 - Trifles (1916)
8/30/1916 - Another Way Out (1916)
8/30/1916 - Bushido (1916)
8/30/1916 - Altruism (1916)
8/30/1916 - The Last Straw (1916)
8/30/1916 - A Private Account (1916)
8/30/1916 - The Hero of Santa Maria (1916)
8/30/1916 - The Death of Tintagiles (1916)
8/30/1916 - Plots and Playwrights (1916)
8/30/1916 - The Poor Fool (1916)
8/30/1916 - Sganarelle (1916)
8/30/1916 - Pariah (1916)
5/7/1916 - 5/26/1917 Ghosts (1916)
2/28/1916 - The Fear Market (1916)
11/8/1915 - Hobson's Choice (1915)
10/23/1915 - Mrs. Boltay's Daughters (1915)
10/6/1915 - The Bargain (1915)
9/13/1915 - Just Boys (1915)
8/16/1915 - Mr. Myd's Mystery (1915)
2/4/1915 - The White Feather (1915)
1/23/1915 - The Fallen Idol (1915)
1/11/1915 - 1/23/1915 Lady Luxury (1914)
12/18/1914 - The Dumb and the Blind (1914)
12/18/1914 - The Marriage of Kitty (1914)
11/30/1914 - At the Barn (1914)
11/2/1914 - Mary Goes First (1914)
10/1/1914 - Consequences (1914)
9/12/1914 - A Modern Girl (1914)
1/7/1914 - Kitty Mackay (1914)
10/29/1913 - The Marriage Game (1913)
10/6/1913 - Believe Me Xantippe (1913)
9/1/1913 - Her Own Money (1913)
5/5/1913 - Her First Divorce (1913)
5/1/1913 - The Gentleman from Number 19 (1913)
1/27/1910 - The Watcher (1910)
1/3/1910 - The Affinity (1910)
12/3/1909 - 12/3/1909 In the Long Run (1909)
9/6/1909 - The Melting Pot (1909)

News


Emmeline Downie's One-Woman Show GAIL to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026

Comedian Emmeline Downie will bring her debut one-woman show GAIL to the Pleasance Courtyard Attic at the Edinburgh Fringe, playing a 54-year-old Milton Keynes divorcée on the verge of becoming a life coach.
Ventnor Fringe to Return to Isle of Wight With Over 130 Shows
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026

Ventnor Fringe will return to the Isle of Wight's south coast with over 130 performances spanning comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, music and family entertainment, including Edinburgh Fringe previews and live podcast recordings.
Rob Auton Will Return To Edinburgh Festival Fringe With JUPITER
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026

Comedian and writer Rob Auton will bring his new hour-long story, JUPITER, to Assembly Roxy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, following last year's sell-out run with CAN, named one of Rolling Stone's top Fringe shows.
MEGASQUIRT: FULLY LOADED to Make UK Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

Ashley Blair and Drew Reilly, alumni of The Second City, bring their experimental comedy concert MEGASQUIRT: FULLY LOADED to Underbelly Cowgate for its UK premiere, blending original songs, sketch comedy, and audience interaction rooted in queer internet culture.
Eventim Apollo Unveils OPEN Series with Special Events in Summer 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026

Eventim Apollo, the London live entertainment venue, will launch Eventim Apollo: OPEN this summer, a special series giving the public the chance to experience the Apollo in a new way through three events: Centre Stage, H+F Spotlight and Venue Tours.
BALLETBOYZ, CIRCUS ZAMBIA, and More Set For LATITUDE FESTIVAL
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

Latitude Festival's 20th anniversary arts programme will feature BalletBoyz's 25th anniversary production, the UK debut of Circus Zambia's AFRONAUTS, and new works from The Place and more at Henham Park.
Interview: 'What We're Doing Is Inherently Silly And A Terrible Idea!': Dylan Emery, Co-Creator of SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL On Art Of Improv
by Kat Mokrynski - May 7, 2026

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is a unique production where a group of comedians, singers and musicians come together to create a new musical every night before an audience. Over the years it’s been running, Showstopper! has won an Olivier Award and even recently reaching 1,500 performances.
Pleasance Theatre Trust Expands 2026 Fringe Programme With 95 New Shows
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

Pleasance Theatre Trust has added 95 new shows to its Edinburgh Fringe programme, featuring Tim Vine, Alex Edelman, and Flo & Joan among the highlights spanning comedy, theatre, and new writing.
Gilded Balloon Reveals 88 New Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Shows
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

Gilded Balloon announced a third wave of 88 shows for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, featuring comedy, theatre, musicals and family programming across Teviot, Patter House and other city venues.
GIFT HORSE: Celia Pacquola Adds Perth & Sydney Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

Celia Pacquola, winner of Most Outstanding Show at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, has added Perth and Sydney dates to her GIFT HORSE national tour, along with extra Melbourne performances.
THE NAME by Jon Fosse Will Make UK Stage Premiere in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

Hornsey–Pennell Productions will present the UK premiere of THE NAME by Nobel Prize-winning playwright Jon Fosse at the White Bear Theatre in London, directed by Simon Usher.
SIX THE MUSICAL Finds New Cast For Australian Run
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

SIX THE MUSICAL has announced a new Australian cast for its upcoming return, with seasons at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre, Theatre Royal Sydney, and QPAC's Playhouse Theatre featuring six queens including Sarah Murr, Mia Paris Scalise, and Lorinda May Merrypor.
Second City Announces Victor Wong Fellowship Recipients
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 25, 2026

The Second City has announced the fourth annual Victor Wong Fellowship. This specialty program was created to mentor the voices of rising Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) comedic talent.
THE QUEEN OF BINGO To Play Florida Rep
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 25, 2026

The interactive comedy by Jeanne Michels and Phyllis Murphy is inspired by sketches from the old Carol Burnett Show. The show follows two sisters who want to add a little fun and excitement to their lives and they find it in Bingo.
ARMAGEDDON OUTTA HERE Will Come to the Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

Tom Johnson, Chris Roberts, and Rob Glenister will bring ARMAGEDDON OUTTA HERE to Edinburgh Festival Fringe, a surreal sketch comedy hour following two astronauts as an asteroid hurtles toward Earth.
CAN WE TALK ABOUT THIS? Will Come to the Glitch Waterloo
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

“Can We Talk About This?” (Work in Progress) by South London comic Fitzgerald Honger will come to the Glitch, Waterloo. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.
Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2026 Program Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

The world's largest cabaret festival, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, has unveiled its 2026 program, featuring a star‑studded line‑up of comedy, theatre and music with tickets on sale now.
Gilded Balloon Reveals Bumper Programme Of New Shows Now On Sale For 2026 Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026

Gilded Balloon will present a diverse lineup of 105 new shows, including comedy, theatre, and cabaret, now on sale for the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe, marking its largest offering to date.
THE GUILTY FEMINIST, RICH HALL & SLAY Among Shows Set For Gilded Balloon 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Programme
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2026

Gilded Balloon has announced 105 new shows for the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, including The Guilty Feminist, Late’n’Live, and SLAY. The programme spans comedy, theatre, music, and cabaret, with more shows still to be announced. Tickets will go on sale March 30.
Assembly Festival Adds Stamptown, Jack Dee, and More
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

Assembly Festival has announced its next batch of shows for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with huge names from theatre, comedy, music, dance and more heading to Scotland’s capital this August. 

Comedy Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What when was Comedy Theatre built?
Comedy Theatre was built in 1909.

How many seats does Comedy Theatre have?
Comedy Theatre has 625 seats.

What were the longest running shows at Comedy Theatre?
Ghosts which ran from 05/07/1916 to 05/26/1917, In The Zone which ran from 10/31/1917 to 04/27/1918, The Avenue which ran from 10/31/1917 to 04/27/1918, and Blind Alleys which ran from 10/31/1917 to 04/27/1918


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