The Martin Beck Theatre opened in 1924 at 302 W. 45th Street. Designed by architect G. Albert Lansburgh, the large, grandiose venue premiered Bye Bye, Birdie and presented revivals of Kiss Me, Kate and Guys and Dolls. The Martin Beck was renamed for celebrity caricaturist Al Hirschfeld in 2003.
Feb 16, 1966 - | Jujamcyn Theaters | Theatre Owner |
Aug 1, 1958 - Feb 16, 1966 | City Investing Company | Theatre Lessee |
Nov 16, 1940 - Feb 16, 1966 | The Martin Beck Estate | Theatre Owner |
Sep 1, 1928 - Dec 1, 1931 | The Theatre Guild | Theatre Lessee |
Nov 11, 1924 - Nov 16, 1940 | Martin Beck | Theatre Owner |
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