AUGUST WILSOM THEATRE (formerly Known as the Virginia Theatre) 245 W. 52nd Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue) New York Capacity Approx : 1,275 Owner: Jujamcyn Theatres Opened as the Guild Theatre in 1925. It was used as a Radio Playhouse (WOR Mutual Radio) from 1943 to 1950. Then it became a theatre again and the name changed to the Anta Playhouse (aka Anta Theatre). Then in 1981 it was renamed the Virginia Theatre. Seating Plan What's Playing!