Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre

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Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre

242 W. 45th St., New York, NY
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The Royale Theatre, designed by Herbert J. Krapp, opened January 11, 1927. In 1932, Broadway powerhouse producer John Golden leased the venue and renamed it for himself. Following his departure, the Shubert Organization purchased the theatre and briefly leased it to CBS Radio. In 1940 the theatre returned to legitimate theatre as the Royale Theatre. On May 9, 2005, the Shubert Organization renamed the theatre after long-time president Bernard B. Jacobs.

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  • Built: 1927
  • Number of Seats: 1036
  • Longest Running Show: Grease
  • Performances: 2,623
  • Stage Door: To the left when exiting the theatre. The stage door is at the loading dock labeled 270 W 45th St, across from Frankie & Johnnies Steakhouse. (Note: The Jacobs shares a stage door with the Majestic and Golden Theatres).
  • Bathrooms:

    Ladies: Lower level. Wheelchair-accessible restroom on orchestra level.

    Mens: 7 urinals and 4 stalls including 1 handicapped accessible.

  • Water Fountain: In the restrooms
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Phone rings, door chimes, in comes Company! Winner of 4 Olivier Awards, including Best Musical Revival!
Tony and Grammy Award winner Katrina Lenk and Two-time Tony Award and two-time Grammy Award winner Patti LuPone (in the role that won her the Olivier) come back to Broadway in Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical comedy.
The vision of two-time Tony Award-winning director Marianne Elliott (War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Angels in America), this production of Company sheds revelatory light onto classic songs such as the acerbic “The Ladies Who Lunch” and the iconic “Being Alive.” Being married in 21st-Century New York has never been this fun. Let’s all drink to that!

It’s Bobbie’s 35th birthday party, and all her friends keep asking why isn’t she married? Why can’t she find the right man? Isn’t it time she settled down and start a family? But Bobbie isn’t ready to commit. All her friends’ poking and prodding really could drive a person crazy!

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Previous Shows in This Building

Name History

Owner History

Jan 1, 1973 - The Shubert Organization Theatre Owner/Operator
Dec 1, 1936 - Dec 6, 1939 CBS Theatre Lessee
Sep 26, 1934 - Dec 31, 1936 John Golden Theatre Lessee
Jul 3, 1929 - Oct 20, 1931 Shubert Theatre Corporation Theatre Owner/Operator
Jan 11, 1927 - Jul 3, 1929 Irwin Chanin Theatre Owner/Operator
Jan 11, 1927 - Jul 3, 1929 Henry Chanin Theatre Owner/Operator
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Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
    • 242 W. 45th St.
    • New York
    • NY
    • United States
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