Barrymore Theatre
Address:
243 West 47th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, NY 10036
Capacity:
1096
The Ethel Barrymore Theatre was built in 1928, and designed by Herbert J. Krapp. It is the only surviving theatre of the many Lee and J.J. Shubert built for the purpose to stage productions starring an individual artist affiliated with them.
Ethel Barrymore achieved stardom under the management of producer Charles Frohman. In 1928, the Shuberts offered to build her a theatre and commission a play for her to premiere in her namesake house. The play, The Kingdom of God, opened on Dec. 20, 1928.
Barrymore Theatre Facilities
Facilities:
4 Wheelchair Spaces
Paradise Square
Barrymore Theatre