What show is in the Nederlander Theater?
About This Theatre Built in 1921, some of the best known plays have been presented here including Cyrano de Bergerac, Private Lives, Julius Caesar, King Lear, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.
Who owns the Nederlander Organization?
David Nederlander
Nederlander Organization
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founder | David Nederlander |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York , United States |
| Key people | James L. Nederlander James M. Nederlander Joseph Z. Nederlander |
| Website | www.nederlander.com |
What did the Nederlander Theater used to be called?
the Oriental
8 to celebrate the renaming of a theater, currently known as the Oriental, after one of their own — James M. Nederlander, the former chairman of the theater-owning Nederlander Organization and a famous Broadway character who died in 2016 at the age of 94.
What is the Oriental Theatre called now?
the James M. Nederlander Theatre
The first big change comes in February, when the theater, which has been called the Oriental for almost 93 years, will get a new name: the James M. Nederlander Theatre.
Which organization owns the most Broadway theaters?
Shubert Organization
The majority of Broadway theatres are owned or managed by three organizations: the Shubert Organization, a for-profit arm of the non-profit Shubert Foundation, which owns seventeen theatres; the Nederlander Organization, which controls nine theatres; and Jujamcyn, which owns five Broadway houses.
How much is the Shubert Organization worth?
The Shubert Foundation, whose value is estimated at more than $300 million, helps support nonprofit theaters and dance companies across the country.
Where was the Nederlander Theatre in New York located?
Located near the heart of the Times Square Theatre District, it was the perfect venue for Jonathan Larson’s rock opera, Rent, which was inspired by Puccini’s La Boheme. To reflect the aura of the East Village, the theatre façade and interior were decorated to resemble a downtown nightclub.
Do you need a ticket to the Nederlander Theatre?
The Nederlander Theatre does not provide ticket refunds. There is no dress code at the theatre. For all performances, attire should be comfortable and appropriate for the occasion. The theatre is air-conditioned during the summer months and kept cool in winter. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
Who is the owner of the David T Nederlander Theatre?
Known over the years as the National, the Billy Rose, and the Trafalgar, the David T. Nederlander Theatre stands in honor of the patriarch of the Nederlander Family, now in its third generation as the owners and operators of many of the most distinguished theatres and concert venues throughout America.
When was the Nederlander Theatre in Times Square sold?
The Nederlander Organization purchased the venue in 1979 and briefly renamed it the Trafalgar Theatre before dubbing it the David T. Nederlander Theatre in 1980. It housed the Times Square Church before Nederlander sold the Mark Hellinger Theatre to the church’s pastor, David Wilkerson.
