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The Majestic Theatre opened in 1927, the sixth and last theatre built for the Chanin brothers. Designed by Herbert J. Krapp, it remains among the largest of the Broadway theatres.
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Since 1988, the Majestic has housed The Phantom of the Opera, which surpassed Cats in 2006 to become the longest-running Broadway show in history.
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As part of an effort to create a three-theater complex, the Majestic Theatre was built in 1926-27 by the Chanin brothers, helping to solidify the block between 44th and 45th street as the heart of the theatre district.
Designed by Herbert J. Krapp, the Majestic Theatre opened on March 28, 1927 with Rufus LeMaire’s Affairs, a musical revue.
Majestic Theatre box office
The Majestic Theatre has been the home of the Phantom of the Opera since 1988, making it the longest running show in Broadway history.
Majestic Theatre lobby
Majestic Theatre Lobby
Majestic Theatre lobby
Majestic Theatre lobby
Majestic Theatre lobby
Majestic Theatre lobby
When it opened, the Majestic Theatre boasted the highest audience capacity on Broadway with 1655 seats. Still, it remains one of the largest theatres on the Great White Way.
Highlight past productions in the Majestic Theatre include Camelot starring Richard Burton, Julie Andrews, and Robert Goulet as well as Golden Boy starring Sammy Davis Jr., and The Act starring Liza Minelli.
Majestic Theatre auditorium
With its rich history, the Majestic Theatre received landmark status by the Landmarks Preservation Commission 1987.
Majestic Theatre auditorium
Majestic Theatre auditorium
Majestic Theatre auditorium
Majestic Theatre auditorium
Majestic Theatre lounge
Majestic Theatre lounge
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