Belasco Theatre

New York, NY

Performance History

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The Belasco Theatre is a Broadway theatre located at 111 West 44th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was designed by architect George Keister and named after the renowned theatrical producer David Belasco, who commissioned its construction. The theatre opened on October 16, 1907, with the play "A Grand Army Man" starring David Warfield. The Belasco Theatre is known for its beautiful Beaux-Arts style facade and its ornate interior, which features a gold-leaf ceiling, decorative plasterwork, and a grand staircase. The theatre originally had a seating capacity of 1,016, but after a renovation in 2010, its seating capacity was reduced to 984. In recent years, the Belasco Theatre has hosted productions such as "Network," "American Son," and "Slave Play," which was nominated for multiple Tony Awards in 2020. The theatre remains a popular destination for theatergoers and a treasured landmark of New York City's theater district.}

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Venue Info

Built: 1907
Venue Status: year not entered yet
Demolished: year not entered yet
Seating Capacity: 1018

Location Info

111 West 44th St.
New York, NY
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Other Names

  • Belasco Theatre (1910)
  • Stuyvesant Theatre (1907)

Trivia & History

Standing on the site of the old Republic Theatre, the Belasco was owned by impresario David Belasco. It was the headquarters of Group Theatre from 1935 - 1941.


From 1949 - 1953, the theatre was used for broadcasting. However it returned to use as a theatre and has been in legit use ever since.


Said to be haunted by the ghost of David Belasco, who built the theatre. Sounds of raucous parties have been heard in Belasco's abandoned apartment. Footsteps have been heard. He's been seen watching rehearsals from the balcony. He's even walked up to actors, shook their hand and congratulated them on a good performance.

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