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Ambassador Theatre

219 W. 49th St., New York, NY

<i>Chicago</i> at the Ambassador Theatre

Ambassador Theatre

219 W. 49th St., New York, NY

The Ambassador opened in 1921 at 215 W. 49th Street, financed by the Shuberts. Designed by Herbert J. Krapp, the theatre’s auditorium is unique in its diagonal orientation, designed to optimize limited square footage. Since 2003, the Ambassador has housed the 1996 revival of Chicago and its bevy of stars.

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Built: 1921
Number of Seats: 1120
Longest Running Show: Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk
Performances: 990

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Name History

New Ambassador Theatre	1980
Ambassador Theatre	1980
Ambassador Theatre	1921

Owner History

Jan 1, 1973 -	The Shubert Organization	Theatre Owner
Aug 4, 1945 - Jun 27, 1950	Joseph and Sam Siritzky	Theatre Lessee
Nov 14, 1941 - May 14, 1942	Irving Maidman	Theatre Lessee
Jan 1, 1924 - Oct 20, 1931	Shubert Theatre Corporation	Theatre Owner
Feb 11, 1921 - Dec 31, 1924	Messrs. Shubert (Lee and J. J.)	Theatre Owner

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