Majestic Theatre
Majestic Theatre
The Majestic Theatre opened in 1927, the sixth and last theatre built for the Chanin brothers. Designed by Herbert J. Krapp, it remains among the largest of the Broadway theatres. Since 1988, the Majestic has housed The Phantom of the Opera, which surpassed Cats in 2006 to become the longest-running Broadway show in history.
- Built: 1927
- Number of Seats: 1605
- Longest Running Show: The Phantom of the Opera
- Performances: 13,941
- Stage Door: Exit through the main 44th St. doors and turn right. Walk toward 8th Avenue, then make a right onto 45th. Walk toward a wide gated entrance with metal doors adjacent to the Golden Theatre.
- Bathrooms: Ladies and men's: Restrooms are located one flight up and two flights down from main lobby. Wheelchair-accessible restroom on orchestra level.
- Concessions: Orchestra level.
Previous Shows in This Building
![Artists and Models [1930] Playbill - June 1930](http://assets.playbill.com/playbill-covers/d4a5544f4277c3c46f535802acd5a3e8-Majestic-Theatre-Standard-Cover-Playbill-1929-30.jpg)
Owner History
| Jan 1, 1973 - | "The Shubert Organization, Inc." | |
| Nov 23, 1936 - Jan 1, 1973 | "Magoro Corporation" | |
| Nov 1, 1927 - Nov 23, 1936 | Royma Corporation | |
| Mar 28, 1927 - Nov 30, 1927 | Henry Chanin | |
| Mar 28, 1927 - Nov 30, 1927 | Irwin Chanin |
