Edison Theatre

In today's world, Edison Theatre has gained great relevance in various spheres of society. Whether due to its impact on pop culture, its influence on politics, its relevance in history or its importance in technological development, Edison Theatre has become a topic of widespread interest. In this article, we will explore the meaning and relevance of Edison Theatre, as well as its impact on different aspects of modern life. From its origin to its influence on the present, we will analyze how Edison Theatre has shaped our perception and our way of interacting with the world around us.

Edison Theatre
Arena Theatre
the entrance to the Edison Ballroom
The Edison Theater in 2021 as the Edison Ballroom
Map
Address240 West 47th Street
New York City
United States
OwnerHotel Edison
TypeBroadway theatre
Capacity541
Current useBallroom
OpenedMay 31, 1950
ClosedFebruary 24, 1991

The Edison Theatre was a Broadway theatre in the Hotel Edison at 240 West 47th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Opened in 1931 as the hotel's ballroom, it became the Arena Theatre on May 31, 1950, with a revival of George Kelly's The Show Off. The following year it was returned to the hotel's ballroom and remained as such until the early 1970s, when it was re-converted to a theatre. Its most notable production was Oh! Calcutta!, which opened on September 24, 1976, and ran for 13 years, with a total of 5,959 performances. Other shows staged here included Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope, Me and Bessie, Sizwe Banzi is Dead, The Island, and Love Letters.

The theatre closed on February 24, 1991. Its final production was Those Were the Days, a musical revue celebrating Klezmer, featuring Bruce Adler,[1] who was nominated for a Tony Award as Best Featured Actor in a Musical. In 1991, Maria DiDia, the Edison Theater General Manager, returned the property to the owners of the Edison Hotel, who promptly removed the theater seats and restored it to its original art deco ballroom configuration.[2]

References

  1. ^ Weber, Bruce (July 28, 2008). "Bruce Adler, Actor With Yiddish Roots, Is Dead at 63". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  2. ^ William A. Lester, Treasurer, Edison Theatre 1976-1991

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