Virginia Theatre

Address: 245 W. 52nd St., New York, NY

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Architect: C. Howard Crane and Kenneth Franzheim

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1925: Built by the Theatre Guild - named Guild Theatre

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1943: Leased to WOR Mutual Network for use as a radio station

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1950: Bought by the American National Theatre and Academy (ANTA)

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1981: Bought by Jujamcyn - renamed the Virginia

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October 17, 2005: To be renamed for playwright August Wilson

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