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Imperial Theatre

249 W. 45th St., New York, NY
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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.

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  • Built: 1923
  • Number of Seats: 1424
  • Longest Running Show: Les Misérables
  • Performances: 4,596
  • Stage Door: On 46th St., between the Imperial and Richard Rodgers Theatres, across from Patzeria Pizza. The door is labeled "Imperial Stage Door."
  • Bathrooms:

    Ladies: Up one flight of stairs from the orchestra level.

    Mens: Up one flight of stairs from the orchestra level (7 urinals and 4 stalls including 1 handicapped accessible.)

  • Concessions: Orchestra and mezzanine levels.
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<i>Ain&#39;t Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations</i> Playbill - April 2019
Ain't Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations
Broadway Musical
After breaking house records at both Berkeley Rep and The Kennedy Center, Ain't Too Proud, written by three time Obie Award winner Dominique Morisseau (Pipeline, Skeleton Crew), directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys), and featuring choreography by Tony nominee Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, On Your Feet), now brings the untold story of this legendary quintet to irresistible life on Broadway. Get ready — cause here they come! This thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal is set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and so many more.

SYNOPSIS: Follow The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame—how they met, how they rose, the groundbreaking heights they hit, and how personal and political conflicts threatened to tear the group apart as the United States fell into civil unrest.
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Previous Shows in This Building

Owner History

Jan 1, 1973 - The Shubert Organization 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
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Imperial Theatre
    • 249 W. 45th St.
    • New York
    • NY
    • United States
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