Travel Reference
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Hilton Theater
The rundown Lyric and Apollo were combined to form this showcase for musicals in
1998, marking the arrival of corporate sponsorship for theaters.
• 214 West 42nd St
Shubert Theater
Built in 1912-13 as a lavish site for musicals and headquarters for the Shubert Or-
ganization. The Booth, opposite, was built at this time.
• 221-33 West 44th St
New Amsterdam Theater
This Art Nouveau beauty housed the famous Ziegfield Follies. Restored by Disney, it
is home to the popular
Mary Poppins
.
• 214 West 42nd St
Hudson Theater
Arestrainedfaçadebeliesthelavishinterior,includinganinnerlobbywithaclassical
arcade and domes of Tiffany glass.
• 139-141 West 44th St
Belasco Theater
A1907monumenttoimpresarioDavidBelasco,whosupervisedtheunusualGeorgi-
an Revival design. The rooftop duplex was his personal residence.
• 111-121 West 44th St
