Billy Rose Theatre (1959) New York, NY | Playbill

Billy Rose Theatre

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The Billy Rose Theatre opened, as the National, in 1921. Financed by theatre agent Walter C. Jordan and designed by William Neil Smith, the National soon became the southernmost Broadway theatre as other nearby venues faced demolition. In 1959 impresario Billy Rose purchased and renamed the theatre for himself. In 1978 the Nederlander Organization purchased and refurbished it, renaming it the Trafalgar. Two years later it was renamed in honor of founder David T. Nederlander.

  • Built: 1921
  • Number of Seats: 1168
  • Longest Running Show: Billy the Kid
  • Performances: 0

Owner History

Apr 3, 1979 - The Nederlander Organization
Apr 3, 1979 - Jun 27, 1980 Ray Cooney
Apr 3, 1979 - Jun 27, 1980 Laurie Marsh
Feb 10, 1966 - Apr 3, 1979 The Billy Rose Foundation
Oct 18, 1959 - Feb 10, 1966 Billy Rose
Dec 1, 1927 - Oct 20, 1931 Shubert Theatre Corporation
Sep 1, 1921 - Dec 31, 1927 Walter C. Jordan Theatre Owner
Sep 1, 1921 - Dec 31, 1927 Messrs. Shubert (Lee and J. J.) Theatre Operator
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