Inside the Theatre, the photo feature series that documents Broadway’s historic playhouses, continues with the Imperial Theatre.
Playbill’s photo series Inside the Theatre captures the dazzling architecture and unseen details of the world’s most famous theatres, taking you inside all 41 of the Broadway houses.
Built in 1923 under architect Herbert J. Krapp, the Imperial Theatre was designed specifically for musicals. In its long history, the Imperial has hosted a series of historic musicals, including the long-running production of Les Miserables.
Currently playing at the theatre is the new Broadway revival of Carousel. The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical officially opened at the Imperial Theatre April 12. The Jack O’Brien-helmed revival stars Tony winner Jessie Mueller as Julie Jordan, Joshua Henry as Billy Bigelow, Renée Fleming as Nettie Fowler, Lindsay Mendez as Carrie Pipperidge, and Jacob Keith Watson as Enoch Snow.
Flip through photos from inside the theatre below:
Step Inside Broadway’s Imperial Theatre
Step Inside Broadway’s Imperial Theatre
Inside the Theatre, the photo feature series that documents Broadway’s historic playhouses, continues with the Imperial Theatre.
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The Imperial Theatre opened in 1923 as a home for musical comedies, making it the Shuberts’ fiftieth playhouse in New York City area.
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Imperial Theatre box office
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Imperial Theatre lobby
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Designed by architect Herbert J. Krapp, the theatre was built in the 18th century Adam style, featuring elaborate neoclassic interiors.
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The theatre opened with a hit musical, Mary Jane McKane, which would set the pace for the theatre, housing some of Broadway’s most notable and successful musicals.
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While some theatres faced hardship during the Great Depression, the Imperial Theatre’s opening nights were the pinnacle of glamour in the 1930s.
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Throughout its history, the Imperial Theatre has been the home to new works from iconic theatre creators including Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, and more.
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The imperial stage was also seen performances from legendary theatre stars including Ethel Merman, Ben Vereen, Mary Martin, and more.
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