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Center Theatre

Address:
6th Avenue and 49th St.
New York, NY

Built: 1932

Demolished: 1960

Seating Capacity: 3700

Shows at the Center Theatre

Dates Production
5/26/1949 - 4/15/1950
6/24/1948 - 4/23/1949
4/14/1948 - 5/2/1948
4/14/1948 - 5/2/1948
4/14/1948 - 5/2/1948
4/14/1948 - 5/2/1948
4/14/1948 - 5/2/1948
4/14/1948 - 5/2/1948
4/14/1948 - 5/2/1948
4/14/1948 - 5/2/1948
4/14/1948 - 5/2/1948
4/14/1948 - 5/2/1948
4/14/1948 - 5/2/1948
5/28/1947 - 4/3/1948
5/4/1947 - 5/4/1947
5/2/1947 - 5/2/1947
4/30/1947 - 4/30/1947
4/29/1947 - 4/29/1947
4/29/1947 - 4/29/1947
4/27/1947 - 5/3/1947
4/27/1947 - 4/27/1947
4/26/1947 - 5/11/1947
4/26/1947 - 5/9/1947
4/25/1947 - 5/8/1947
4/24/1947 - 5/11/1947
4/23/1947 - 5/11/1947
6/20/1946 - 4/12/1947
5/9/1946 - 5/9/1946
5/8/1946 - 5/8/1946
5/8/1946 - 5/8/1946
5/7/1946 - 5/7/1946
5/6/1946 - 5/6/1946
5/5/1946 - 5/12/1946
5/5/1946 - 5/5/1946
5/4/1946 - 5/11/1946
5/4/1946 - 5/12/1946
5/3/1946 - 5/3/1946
5/2/1946 - 5/11/1946
5/1/1946 - 5/10/1946
6/22/1944 - 4/2/1946
4/30/1944 - 5/7/1944
4/30/1944 - 4/30/1944
4/30/1944 - 4/30/1944
4/29/1944 - 5/4/1944
4/29/1944 - 5/5/1944
4/28/1944 - 5/7/1944
4/27/1944 - 5/6/1944
4/26/1944 - 5/3/1944
6/24/1943 - 4/16/1944
7/2/1942 - 4/16/1944
7/2/1942 - 4/16/1944
7/15/1941 - 4/26/1942
10/10/1940 - 4/26/1942
10/10/1940 - 6/15/1941
1/12/1940 -
11/29/1939 - 12/9/1939
11/29/1939 - 12/9/1939
7/17/1939 - 9/23/1939
1/21/1939 -
9/2/1937 - 10/23/1937
9/2/1937 - 10/23/1937
10/1/1936 - 4/10/1937
10/1/1936 - 4/10/1937
8/5/1935 - 9/16/1935
8/5/1935 - 8/5/1935
9/22/1934 - 6/8/1935
9/22/1934 - 6/8/1935
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News


McCallum Theatre Appoints Eric Sims as Chief Programming and Operating Officer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026

Yvonne Bell, President and CEO of the McCallum Theatre, has appointed Eric Sims as Chief Programming and Operating Officer for the renowned performing arts center.
Lauren Yee and More to be Honored at PlayGround's 2026 Four-City Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026

PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.
DEFIANTLY JONI to Open at Mark Taper Forum with MUSE/IQUE Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

MUSE/IQUE will present DEFIANTLY JONI: A Singer/Songwriter Bares Her Soul at the Mark Taper Forum, led by Rachael Worby with Chris Pierce, Effie Passero, and the MUSE/IQUE Orchestra, in partnership with Center Theatre Group.
Full Cast Set for INTO THE WOODS at Cape Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

The Cape Playhouse announced full casting for INTO THE WOODS, led by Javier Muñoz as Baker, with Nick Adams, Alex Finke, Pearl Sun, and others in the Sondheim-Lapine classic. Learn more here!
JUNETEENTH: FREEDOM HAS NO BORDERS to Premiere at Joe's Pub
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026

Joe's Pub will present a one-night concert of songs from Darrel Alejandro Holnes's JUNETEENTH, THE MUSICAL, part of Carnegie Hall's United in Sound: America at 250, featuring a Broadway-studded cast.
Video: PRIMARY TRUST at Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2026

Center Theatre Group has posted a new for PRIMARY TRUST, now running at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. The production is now on stage through June 28th, 2026.
Cast Set for THE EMPLOYEE DHARMA HANDBOOK World Premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has revealed the cast for the world premiere of The Employee Dharma Handbook by Geetha Reddy, directed by Snehal Desai at Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto.
Jill Gold, Beverly Jenkins and Ira Mont to Receive 2026 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

The Stage Managers' Association announced the upcoming 2026 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management. No additional details from an attached press release were available in the submission.
Cast Set For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Fourth Extension at Ambassadors Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

Ty Fanning, Ami Okumura Jones, Kirsty Bushell, and Pippa Winslow are set to lead the West End return of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at the Ambassadors Theatre for its fourth extension.
Interview: David Bryan Jackson On LOOT at Edge of the Universe Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jun 10, 2026

David Bryan Jackson discusses returning to Edge of the Universe Theater to play the corrupt Inspector Truscott in Joe Orton's LOOT, running June 6 through June 28 at Gunston Arts Center in Arlington, VA.
Korean Pop Star Ivy Will Make Broadway Debut in CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

South Korean pop star Ivy will make her Broadway debut, joining the cast of Chicago beginning this summer at the Ambassador Theatre.  Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Video: Dane Laffrey Reacts to Tony Win- 'It Was a Big Swing!'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 8, 2026

Dane Laffrey took home a Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Musical for The Lost Boys. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
THE HENRY CLYDE CANNING MURDER HOUSE to Play Durango PlayFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026

Playwright Christian Missonak's psychological drama The Henry Clyde Canning Murder House will receive its world premiere at the 8th Annual Durango PlayFest, featuring a cast of stage and screen actors directed by Melissa Firlit.
GET HAPPY! Judy Garland Celebration to Come to Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026

Westport Country Playhouse will present GET HAPPY!, a concert celebrating Judy Garland, featuring performer Jenna Pastuszek singing music from The Wizard of Oz, Carnegie Hall, and more, with musical supervision by Broadway veteran Joshua Zecher-Ross.
HAZEL & BEA IN THE IN-BETWEEN to Make World Premiere at Durango PlayFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026

Columbia MFA playwright Zoe Stanton-Savitz will premiere her queer drama at the Durango PlayFest, featuring Oscar-nominated Patty McCormack and Emmy winner Kathleen Noone, directed by Nikki DiLoreto.
New Kristina Wong Play FROM NUMBER TO NAME 3: WELCOME BACK HOME to Have Workshop at TCG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026

From Number to Name 3: Welcome Back Home?, directed and devised by Kristina Wong, features formerly incarcerated members of API RISE, their families, and supporters. A reading will take place at Center Theater Group.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY to Play Milton Keynes Theatre With Full Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026

The stage production of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY has announced its cast ahead of a run at Milton Keynes Theatre, with tickets now on sale through ATG Entertainment.
Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS and GLORIA Will Make Broadway Premieres as Part of Second Stage's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

Second Stage Theater has announced five productions for its upcoming 48th Season, including the Broadway premieres of The Fantasticks and Gloria. Learn more about the full season here!
Cast Set For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY on Broadway and in Boston
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

The complete cast has been announced for the Boston and Broadway  productions of the Olivier Award nominated new play PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. Learn more about the cast here!
SCHMIGADOON!, THE BALUSTERS and GIANT Win Top Categories at 2026 Dorian Theater Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics kicked off Pride Month by bestowing Prince Faggot and Ragtime top honors in the group’s fourth annual Dorian Theater Awards.

Center Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Center Theatre?
Center Theatre's current show is Howdy, Mr. Ice of 1950 which began performances on 5/26/1949.

What when was Center Theatre built?
Center Theatre was built in 1932.

How many seats does Center Theatre have?
Center Theatre has 3700 seats.

What were the longest running shows at Center Theatre?
Stars on Ice which ran from 07/02/1942 to 04/16/1944, Hats Off to Ice which ran from 06/22/1944 to 04/02/1946, Howdy, Mr. Ice of 1950 which ran from 05/26/1949 to 04/15/1950, and Icetime of 1948 which ran from 05/28/1947 to 04/03/1948


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