American Theatre
American Theatre
The American Theatre was constructed at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue and opened May 22, 1893. Its most famous production was its first show, The Prodigal Daughter, which featured a steeplechase of ten live horses onstage. On December 8, 1930, a fire broke out and ruined the theatre; its doors never opened again.
- Built: 1893
- Number of Seats: 2065
- Longest Running Show: The Master-of-arms
- Performances: 0
Previous Shows in This Building
Name History
| American Music Hall | 1908 |
| American Theatre | 1893 |