Roundabout Theatre Company announced a $24-million renovation of its Todd Haimes Theatre—formerly the American Airlines Theatre—during an August 6 groundbreaking ceremony. The theatre will be closed this fall for the renovations and will reopen in spring 2026 with Fallen Angels starring Rose Byrne and Tony winner Kelli O'Hara.
The comprehensive betterment of the Broadway venue will continue to fulfill the priorities of the 42nd Street Redevelopment Project while honoring the legacy of late Artistic Director Todd Haimes.
Over 30 years ago, then-Artistic Director Haimes oversaw Roundabout, which produced new work Off-Broadway as a nonprofit, into a Broadway producer. As part of the 42nd Street Redevelopment Project, Roundabout was tapped to restore the dilapidated Selwyn Theatre. The $26-million renovation from 1997-2000 preserved the neo-classical style and added two additional floors atop the theatre to support Roundabout’s nonprofit mission-driven programs. The venue subsequently reopened as the American Airlines Theatre in 2000. Following Haimes’ unexpected passing in 2023, Roundabout renamed the theatre in his honor, and it remains the organization’s flagship home on Broadway.
The renovation will expand accessible seating and assisted listening technology, upgrade the digital marquee system, renovate all restrooms and dressing rooms, modernize the elevators, restore the theatre’s historic interior, and upgrade critical building systems. The theatre’s fifth floor will be revamped into a flex-use space to support artistic, education, and community engagement programs.
Roundabout has several partners in government that have allocated $13.9 million to support this project, including $10.9 million from the City of New York through the Department of Cultural Affairs, City Council, and the Manhattan Borough President’s Office; and $3 million from the State of New York through Empire State Development, the New York State Council on the Arts, and State Senator Liz Krueger and Assembly member Tony Simone.
Roundabout Interim Artistic Director Scott Ellis said in a statement, “I am so proud to honor Todd Haimes, Roundabout’s artistic director and CEO of 40 years and my dear friend. Todd’s vision transformed a dilapidated theatre into the Broadway gem that now bears his name. This revitalization will give artists and audiences a welcoming and fully accessible home on Broadway. We are deeply grateful to our partners in the city and state, who recognize the importance of theatre to New York City’s culture and identity, and who have championed Roundabout’s stewardship of the Haimes since the very beginning. With their renewed support, the Todd Haimes Theatre will continue its essential role as a hub for artistically excellent theatre for all New Yorkers in the heart of Times Square.”
“Todd Haimes was a true visionary in the field, dedicated to Off Broadway and Broadway and growing the Roundabout into one of the most successful theatres in the country. We are proud to support the renovation of the theatre that bears his name. Spaces like these are indispensable for New York: they boost tourism, strengthen our economy, and provide a space for our artists to create and dream,” added Erika Mallin, executive director of the New York State Council on the Arts.
"The Todd Haimes Theatre isn't just a Broadway building; it's the heart of Roundabout and a vibrant cultural hub for our city. We're proud to be renovating this 107-year-old neo-Renaissance gem, honoring its historic beauty while making it truly accessible for all. This includes restoring the interior, modernizing elevators and restrooms, and adding cutting-edge, Bluetooth assisted listening technology and more wheelchair-accessible seating. Every theatregoer deserves to feel welcome. By investing in this, we're investing in people. This project ensures artists, students, and audiences from all five boroughs will have a world-class home for generations. It sends a clear message: Broadway belongs to everyone, and our city is committed to keeping its stages open and accessible,” stated Erik Bottcher, City Council Rep (District 3).
Founded in 1965, Roundabout Theatre Company presents a variety of plays and musicals on its five stages: Broadway’s Todd Haimes Theatre, Studio 54, and Stephen Sondheim Theatre; and Off-Broadway’s Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, which houses the Laura Pels Theatre and Black Box Theatre.
Roundabout’s 2025-2026 season includes Archduke by Rajiv Joseph, directed by Darko Tresnjak; Chinese Republicans by Alex Lin, directed by Chay Yew; Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, with a book, music, and lyrics by Richard O’Brien, directed by Sam Pinkleton; Fallen Angels by Noël Coward, directed by Scott Ellis; and Oedipus, created and directed by Robert Icke, produced on Broadway by Sonia Friedman Productions, Sue Wagner, John Johnson, and Patrick Catullo in association with Roundabout Theatre Company.
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