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Understanding the Distinctions Between the Broadway Theaters in Manhattan
Actually, many first time theatergoers are confused by the varying references to the different theaters in Manhattan as Broadway, Off Broadway and Off Off Broadway.
Basically, the term Broadway refers to the long stretch of boulevard in Manhattan. During the 20th century, from around 1918 up to 1928 when the industry was at its peak, there were as many as 76 auditoriums or stages in Broadway. However, the number of theaterhouses dwindled down to 36 after the World War I and II events.
Moreover, the majority returned and reopened not in Broadway’s theater district but in other locations in Manhattan. Today the theaters in Manhattan are distinguished as Broadway, Off Broadway and Off Off Broadway.
Some Background Info about the Remaining Three Official Broadway Theaters
Actually, only three official theatrical stages remain physically located in Broadway’s theater district, namely: The original Broadway Theater, The Marquis and The Winter Garden.
The original Broadway Theater is located at 1681 Broadway near the 53rd St. of Manhattan’s theater district. It opened in 1924 as the University Colony Theater. Former owner Benjamin S. Moss operated the venue as a movie house, offering around 1763 seats. Broadway Theater is currently owned and managed by The Shubert Organization.
The Marquis Theater is a newer theater as it was originally established as part of The Portman Hotel located at 45th and 46th Streets. The hotel along with the theatre, subsequently closed shop but reopened after the hospitality venue was acquired by The Marriott Hotel. Thereafter, Marriot awarded the operation of the theater to The Nederlander Organization, which resumed the theater operation in 1986. The Marquis remains as one of the official Broadway theaters with at least 500 seats to offer theatergoers.
The Winter Garden located at 1634 Broadway, opened in 1911 but later underwent remodelling to increase the theater’s sitting capacity to 1,600 seats. Like the original Broadway Theater at 1681, The Winter Garden is owned and operated by The Shubert Organization.
