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Gershwin Theatre
If someone has to list down the hot-spots of New York"s vibrant theater scene, the magnificent Gershwin Theatre will definitely top the list.
Located in the Paramount Plaza building of Manhattan, this grand theatre epitomizes the rich theatrical legacy of Broadway that is evident from its wonderful architect and quality presentations.
This theatre is known not only in New York but all over America and attracts many tourists as well. But what is in the venue that makes it such great success? We take you through a wonderful journey of Gershwin Theatre, it"s past and present, so that you can know more about your favorite theatre venue in detail.
When George Gershwin was composing songs for Broadway productions in the 1920"s and 1930"s along with his lyricist brother Ira Gershwin; he would have never imagined that a Broadway theatre will be named after him. However, a theatre was constructed in New York thirty-five years after his death that would later be known as the Gershwin Theatre in the honor of this great American composer.
Opened on November 28, 1972 as a Uris Theatre, Gershwin Theatre New York became the first legitimate theatre built on Broadway since 1928. Famous set designer Ralph Alswang designed it in Art Nouveau style.
The first production that appeared on Gershwin Theatres" stage was Via Galactica starring Raul Julia. A huge sum of money was spent on the construction of this theatre. However, it failed to gain the expected attention at first place and got closed after seven performances.
Since musicals did not garnered required results at Uris, the theatre started accommodating concerts and music performances. From 1974 to 1976, it played host to the legends of pop and jazz music. However, it"s rechristening as Gershwin Theatre on June 5, 1983 during the Tony Awards ceremony opened a new chapter full of success and applause.
The venue has never looked back since then and hosted several big productions and entertaining musicals. Today, it is considered as a booming venue among the Nederlander Organization's nine Broadway theatres and attracts millions of patrons every year.
Gershwin Theatre is a perfect combination of old world charm and new-age facilitations. The theatre is well-equipped with all the modern amenities. From its charming fa?ade to well-planned seating, everything is world-class here.
Gershwin is facilitated with state-of-the-art sound and lighting that help is accommodating different kinds of theatricals. The Theater Hall of Fame is located in the lobby of this theatre showcasing the names and photographs of Broadway legends. Parking spaces, restrooms and concession stand; everything is as par your requirements.
The performance history of Gershwin Theatre is full of classical and Broadway blockbusters. While legends like Bing Crosby, Nureyev, Margot Fonteyn and Frank Sinatra has performed here in concerts, the wonderful productions staged here actually made Gershwin a landmark theatre in America.
In the seventies, the theatre witnessed wonderful productions like multiple Tony winner Sweeney Todd, The King and I, Porgy and Bess, Treemonisha, Gigi, The Desert Song and Seesaw.
The sensational eighties brought musicals like Starlight Express, Singin" in the Rain, Cyrano de Bergerac, Boat, My Fair Lady and Much Ado About Nothing to the Gershwin Theatre . No to forget the New York Shakespeare Festival production of The Pirates of Penzance and the celebrated musical Annie that also graced its stage in the early eighties.
The decade of 1990 made Gershwin the most preferred theatre of New York to watch musicals. Be it Meet Me in St. Louis, Fiddler on the Roof or Moscow Circus, the theatre has showcased many colorful presentations during those times.
More recently, it has hosted hits like Riverdance on Broadway and Oklahoma!, however it was the 2003 entry of Wicked that made Gershwin Theatre the most happening Broadway theatre of the city.
With "Wicked" and other great productions on its stage, Gershwin Theatre surely deserves a go. Especially those who value arts and entertainment should definitely check it out as this venue takes the legacy of American theater scene to a whole new level with its musicals and other showcases.
Gershwin Theatre Tickets Prices
The average Gershwin Theatre Tickets will cost you $255 for the event being held on 01/06/2021 at Gershwin Theatre, New York. The minimum get in price is $130 at Gershwin Theatre.
Name | City | Date | Average Ticket Price | Get In Price (Minimum Price) |
Wicked | New York | 1-Jun-21 | $255 | $130 |
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