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.
| Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre | 2005 |
| Royale Theatre | 1940 |
| Royale Theatre | 1927 |
| John Golden Theatre |
| Jan 1, 1973 - | "The Shubert Organization, Inc." | |
| 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 | |
| Jan 11, 1927 - Jul 3, 1929 | Henry Chanin | |
| Jan 11, 1927 - Jul 3, 1929 | Irwin Chanin |
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