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St. James Theatre

246 W. 44th St., New York, NY
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The St. James Theatre opened in 1927 as Erlanger's Theatre, named for booking agent Abraham Erlanger. It was renamed the St. James in 1932, after the London theatre of the same name. In 2001, the St. James production of The Producers set box office records for single-day sales, introduced ‘premium’ seating, and won an unprecedented 12 Tonys.

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  • Built: 1927
  • Number of Seats: 1684
  • Longest Running Show: Hello, Dolly!
  • Performances: 2,844
  • Stage Door: To your immediate left as you exit the 44th Street doors.
  • Bathrooms: <p>Ladies: Basement level has 19 stalls. Mezzanine level has 4 stalls. Unisex, wheelchair accessible bathroom at orchestra level.</p> <p>Men: Basement level has 10 stalls. Balcony level has 1 stall. Unisex, wheelchair accessible rest room on orchestra level.</p>
  • Concessions: Orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony levels.
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Illinoise Playbill - June 2024
Illinoise
Broadway Musical

Direct from two critically acclaimed sold-out productions, the New York Times Critic’s Pick Illinoise is transferring to Broadway for 16 weeks only. Based on the landmark Sufjan Stevens album, Illinoise is directed and choreographed by Tony Award® winner Justin Peck. Don’t miss this limited Broadway engagement.

SYNOPSIS:

Based on the landmark Sufjan Stevens album, Illinoise is told through live music performed by an 11-member band, three vocalists and impressionistic choreography. As friends gather around a campfire, sharing stories of first love, grief and growing up, director and choreographer Justin Peck and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury craft an experience that bursts with feeling.
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Previous Shows in This Building

Name History

Owner History

Jul 29, 1957 - Jujamcyn Theaters Theatre Owner
Jul 19, 1941 - Unknown Select Theatres Corporation Theatre Lessee
Oct 19, 1936 - Jul 1, 1941 Boris Said Theatre Lessee
Sep 1, 1934 - Sep 1, 1936 Eddie Dowling Theatre Lessee
Jul 20, 1932 - Unknown Vincent Astor Theatre Owner
Jul 20, 1932 - Sep 1, 1934 Lodewick Vroom Theatre Operator
Sep 26, 1927 - Jul 20, 1932 Erlanger Theatrical Enterprises Theatre Owner
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