Broadhurst Theatre Tickets

Broadhurst Theatre
The Broadhurst Theatre has been providing the best theatrical delights to the citizens of New York from the past eighty years and will continue to do so in times to come.

A shining gem in the history of American Theater, Broadhurst Theatre is considered to be the oldest and most prestigious theatre house in America. Located on the north side of 44th street between Broadway and 8th Avenue, the Broadhurst Theatre is one of highly visited theatres of New York.

It has a long history of showcasing Broadway blockbusters and celebrated theatrical productions. But what really makes it different in the crowd is the prestige and historical glory attached with its name.

The legends behind the prestigious Broadhurst Theatre are Shubert brothers and George H. Broadhurst. Broadhurst was an Anglo-American manager and playwright who had managed theatres in Milwaukee, Baltimore, and San Francisco.

The theatre was started in the early decades of 1900 and was completed by 1918. Architect Herbert J Krapp designed the theatre and left no stone unturned to make it as par Broadway standards.

And what the standard it set! The glorious theatre was opened with a work of great literary legend George Bernard Shaw. It staged Shaw"s "Misalliance" followed by Kaufman"s "Beggar on Horseback."

The Broadhurst Theatre is a supreme example of artistic brilliance. Its exterior with brickwork pattern sets it apart from other theaters in the area. It is built with an oval cartouche over the corner entrance. The interior is as ravishing as the exterior as it uses Greek details for decoration.

From the Doric columns to Greek-style cornices and friezes, the theatre embodies elegance and grace. Its spare exterior is decorated with brickwork, enhanced by touches of stone and terra-cotta trim.

In its long splendid history, the Broadhurst Theatre has played greatest musicals and theatre productions. Starting with the likes of The Green Hat, George Abbott"s Broadway and Hold Everything, the theatre quickly garnered the attention of the theatre-goers.

While the first four decades of the theatre boomed with the likes of Men in White, The Petrified Forest, The Hot Mikado and the hit revue Streets of Paris; the premier of Pal Joey in 1952, Auntie Mame in 1956, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Fiorello in 1959, and multiple Tony winner Cabaret in 1966 made Broadhurst Theatre stand tall in the league of Broadway theatres.

More recently, the Broadhurst welcomed a revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine"s Into the Woods, Billy Crystal"s one-man show 700 Sundays, the Tony Award winning play The History Boys and a revival of Les Miserables to name a few.

Broadhurst Theatre is a place where many musicals made their first appearances, countless musicals were revived and the biggest name in business showcased their talent.

The place truly holds the tradition of quality entertainment and with an exciting lineup of upcoming shows; Broadhurst Theatre ensures you the best theatrical times you can ever have. Include the classic Broadhurst Theatre in your theatres-to-visit list and be a part of glory!