Imperial Theatre
Imperial Theatre
Built in 1923 under architect Herbert J. Krapp, the Imperial Theatre was designed specifically for musicals, and it became the fiftieth Shubert-owned theatre. In its long history, the Imperial has hosted a series of historic musicals, including 5,000 performances of the 16-year run of Les Miserables.
- Built: 1923
- Number of Seats: 1424
- Longest Running Show: The Brothers Karamazoff
- Performances: 30,001
- Stage Door: On 46th St., between the Imperial and Richard Rodgers Theatres, across from Patzeria Pizza. The door is labeled "Imperial Stage Door."
- Bathrooms: <p>Ladies: Up one flight of stairs from the orchestra level.</p> <p>Mens: Up one flight of stairs from the orchestra level (7 urinals and 4 stalls including 1 handicapped accessible.)</p>
- Concessions: Orchestra and mezzanine levels.
Previous Shows in This Building
Owner History
| Jan 1, 1973 - | "The Shubert Organization, Inc." | Theatre Owner |
| Jan 1, 1924 - Oct 20, 1931 | Shubert Theatre Corporation | Theatre Owner |
| Dec 25, 1923 - Dec 31, 1924 | Messrs. Shubert (Lee and J. J.) | Theatre Owner |
