August Wilson Theatre (New York, NY)

245 West 52nd St.
New York, NY

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Venue Info

BUILT: 1925
CLOSED:
DEMOLISHED: unknown

SEATING CAPACITY: 1264

Other Names

Guild Theatre (1925)
WOR Mutual Radio (1943)
ANTA Playhouse (1950)
American Academy of Dramatic Arts (1953)
Virginia Theatre (1981)

Trivia & History

Built as home to the Theatre Guild. It was extensively renovated in 1950 and renamed. In 1981, it was named after the daughter of the founder of the Theatre Guild.

Renamed on October 16, 2005 in honor of playwright August Wilson.

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Performance History

Groundhog Day (Original Broadway Production, 2017)
4/17/2017 - ?

Tommy (Reunion Concert, 2008)
12/15/2008 - 12/15/2008

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Actors Fund Concert, 2006)
10/16/2006 - 10/16/2006

Jersey Boys (Original Broadway Production, 2005)
11/6/2005 - 1/15/2017

Little Women (Original Broadway Production, 2005)
1/23/2005 - 5/22/2005

Little Shop of Horrors (Broadway Revival, 2003)
10/2/2003 - 8/22/2004

Flower Drum Song (Broadway Revival, 2002)
10/17/2002 - 3/16/2003

The Wild Party (Original Broadway Production, 2000)
4/13/2000 - 6/11/2000

Smokey Joe's Cafe (Original Broadway Production, 1995)
3/2/1995 - 1/16/2000

My Fair Lady (Broadway Revival, 1993)
12/9/1993 - 5/1/1994

Jelly's Last Jam (Original Broadway Production, 1992)
4/26/1992 - 9/5/1993

City of Angels (Original Broadway Production, 1989)
12/11/1989 - 1/19/1992

Shenandoah (Broadway Revival, 1989)
8/8/1989 - 9/2/1989

Carrie (Original Broadway Production, 1988)
5/12/1988 - 5/15/1988

On Your Toes (Broadway Revival, 1983)
3/6/1983 - 5/20/1984

Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (Broadway Revival, 1982)
12/23/1982 - 1/9/1983

Oh, Brother! (Original Broadway Production, 1981)
11/10/1981 - 11/11/1981

Annie (Original Broadway Production, 1977)
9/16/1981 - 10/24/1981

Copperfield (Original Broadway Production, 1981)
4/16/1981 - 4/26/1981

Whoopee (Broadway Revival, 1979)
2/14/1979 - 8/12/1979

A History of the American Film (Original Broadway Production, 1978)
3/30/1978 - 4/16/1978

Bubbling Brown Sugar (Original Broadway Production, 1976)
3/2/1976 - 12/31/1977

A Letter for Queen Victoria (Original Broadway Production, 1975)
3/22/1975 - 4/6/1975

Different Times (Original Broadway Production, 1972)
5/1/1972 - ?

Purlie (Original Broadway Production, 1970)
3/15/1971 - 11/6/1971

Maggie Flynn (Original Broadway Production, 1968)
10/23/1968 - 1/5/1969

The Conquering Hero (Original Broadway Production, 1961)
1/16/1961 - 1/21/1961

Say, Darling (Original Broadway Production, 1958)
4/3/1958 - 12/6/1958

Seventh Heaven (Original Broadway Production, 1955)
5/26/1955 - 7/2/1955

Green Grow the Lilacs (Original Broadway Production, 1931)
1/26/1931 - ?

The Garrick Gaieties (Third Edition) (Broadway Return Engagement, 1930)
10/16/1930 - ?

The Garrick Gaieties (Third Edition) (Original Broadway Production, 1930)
6/4/1930 - ?

Play Me a Country Song (Original Broadway Production, 1982)
6/27/1982 - 6/27/1982

The Rhythm Club (Original Broadway Production, 2001; cancelled)
3/1/2001 - ?