Majestic Theatre

The Majestic Theatre is a Broadway theatre on 247 West 44th Street in Manhattan, New York City. The theatre is one of the largest on Broadway, seating over 1700 people.

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Broadway - Theatre - Manhattan - New York City

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The Majestic was built in 1927 by the Chanin Brothers and designed by Herbert J. Krapp.

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Chanin Brothers - Herbert J. Krapp

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It opened its doors on March 28, 1927 with a production of Rufus LeMaire's Affairs.

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March 28 - 1927

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It was purchased by the Shubert brothers during the Great Depression and is currently owned and operated by the Shubert Organization.

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Shubert brothers - Great Depression - Shubert Organization

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Since 1985, the theatre has been home to Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera. As of 2005, it is still in its original run.

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1985 - Andrew Lloyd Webber - Phantom of the Opera

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