214 W. 42nd St., Roof
New York, NY
BUILT: 1904
SEATING CAPACITY: 680
Frolic Theatre History
Reopened September 10, 1923
Shows at the Frolic Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 6/5/1928 - The Cyclone Lover (1928) 5/11/1928 - 5/11/1928 The Other Room (1928) 5/11/1928 - 5/11/1928 The Dreamy Kid (1928) 5/11/1928 - 5/11/1928 Hero Worship (1928) 5/11/1928 - 5/11/1928 Lijah (1928) 5/10/1928 - 5/10/1928 Trifles (1928) 5/10/1928 - 5/10/1928 The White Peacock (1928) 5/10/1928 - 5/10/1928 The Old Lady Shows Her Medals (1928) 5/10/1928 - 5/10/1928 Pink and Patches (1928) 5/9/1928 - 5/9/1928 Little Italy (1928) 5/9/1928 - 5/9/1928 Where the Cross Is Made (1928) 5/9/1928 - 5/9/1928 Prison Bars (1928) 5/9/1928 - 5/9/1928 A Tale Retold (1928) 5/8/1928 - 5/8/1928 Wedding Presents (1928) 5/8/1928 - 5/8/1928 The Valiant (1928) 5/8/1928 - 5/8/1928 Aftermath (1928) 5/8/1928 - 5/8/1928 Jubilee (1928) 5/7/1928 - 5/7/1928 The Dance Below (1928) 5/7/1928 - 5/7/1928 The Outcast (1928) 5/7/1928 - 5/7/1928 Wine of Life (1928) 5/7/1928 - 5/7/1928 Carnival (1928) 5/10/1927 - He Loved the Ladies (1927) 5/6/1927 - 5/6/1927 Waitin' (1927) 5/6/1927 - 5/6/1927 The Stronger (1927) 5/6/1927 - 5/6/1927 The Last of the Lowries (1927) 5/5/1927 - 5/5/1927 Jazz and Minuet (1927) 5/5/1927 - 5/5/1927 The Delta Wife (1927) 5/5/1927 - 5/5/1927 Off Col'uh (1927) 5/5/1927 - 5/5/1927 Mr. Sampson (1927) 5/4/1927 - 5/4/1927 Values (1927) 5/4/1927 - 5/4/1927 The Immortal Beloved (1927) 5/4/1927 - 5/4/1927 The Second Act (1927) 5/4/1927 - 5/4/1927 History as Was (1927) 5/3/1927 - 5/3/1927 The Giant's Stair (1927) 5/3/1927 - 5/3/1927 Manikin and Minikin (1927) 5/3/1927 - 5/3/1927 Disraeli (1927) 5/2/1927 - 5/2/1927 Drums of Oude (1927) 5/2/1927 - 5/2/1927 Confession (1927) 5/2/1927 - 5/2/1927 The Fool's Errand (1927) 12/25/1926 - Night Hawk (1926) 2/8/1926 - The Beaten Track (1926) 10/13/1925 - Appearances (1925) 12/29/1924 - 3/7/1925 Seeniaya Ptitza (1924) 12/25/1923 - Hurricane (1923) - Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic [1929] ()
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Rob stands on the edge of oblivion just as the chaotic Ellie careers into his life. They desperately need each other but is Ellie, who's struggling with her own Borderline Personality Disorder, really the best person to try and help? Sometimes you can only save one person. And it's okay if that person is you. This touching, funny story explores a relationship born in the throes of a mental health crisis as a couple struggles to find their place in the world.
Frolic Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
What when was Frolic Theatre built?
Frolic Theatre was built in 1904.
How many seats does Frolic Theatre have?
Frolic Theatre has 680 seats.
What were the longest running shows at Frolic Theatre?
Seeniaya Ptitza which ran from 12/29/1924 to 03/07/1925
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