Booth Theatre
Booth Theatre
The Booth Theatre, designed by Henry B. Herts, opened October 16, 1913, at 222 W. 45th St. The venue is named for Edwin Booth, arguably the most prominent American actor of the 19th century.
- Built: 1913
- Number of Seats: 770
- Longest Running Show: The Fear Market
- Performances: 118
- Stage Door: Exit the theatre by the 45th St. doors and turn right into Shubert Alley. The Booth Theatre's stage door is painted gold and marked "Stage Door."
- Bathrooms: <p>Ladies: Basement level. 10 stalls. Unisex, wheelchair accessible restroom located on orchestra level.</p> <p>Men's" Basement level. 8 stalls. Unisex, wheelchair accessible restroom located on orchestra level.</p>
- Concessions: Orchestra and basement levels.
Previous Shows in This Building
![Grand Street Follies [1929] Playbill - May 1929](http://assets.playbill.com/playbill-covers/a2454b8d3848a037a579962995b0aeff-Booth-Standard-Cover-Green-Playbill-1920s.jpg)
![Grand Street Follies [1928] Playbill - May 1928](http://assets.playbill.com/playbill-covers/a1a918bf6e2afaf3d9baffe72960d038-Booth-Standard-Cover-Playbill-1928.jpg)
Owner History
| Jan 1, 1973 - | "The Shubert Organization, Inc." | |
| Oct 16, 1913 - Sep 30, 1932 | Winthrop Ames | |
| Oct 16, 1913 - Sep 30, 1932 | Lee Shubert | Theatre Owner |