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Place #1
Distance: 0.34mi , Attraction : Entertainment
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760 8th Avenue SE corner of 47th Street and, 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA
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Theatres of 46th and 47th Street
If you can make it here, you’ll make it anywhere! The theaters located on 47th Street in New York City are part of the vibrant Broadway Theatre District. These theatres are renowned for hosting a variety of acclaimed Broadway shows, ranging from classic musicals to contemporary plays, and they contribute significantly to the cultural vibrancy of New York City’s theatre scene. Let’s tell you about them as we walk by.

As we head down 47th Street, you’ll see The Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on the left, whose notable productions include "The Height of the Storm," "The Nap," "The Children," and "The Minutes." Opened in 1925 as the Biltmore Theatre, it was renamed in 2008 in honor of the Broadway publicist Samuel J. Friedman.

Right across the street is The Lena Horne Theatre, whose notable productions include, Waitress," "Spring Awakening," "Grease," "Rock of Ages," and "Six." The theatre was recently renamed in 2022 from Mansfield Theatre to its new name. Renaming the theatre to honor Lena Horne marks a significant acknowledgment of her contributions to the arts and civil rights. Lena Horne (1917-2010) was a groundbreaking African American performer who broke many racial barriers in the entertainment industry. She was also a committed civil rights activist who used her platform to fight against racial discrimination.

Across the street on our left is Ethel Barrymore Theatre, whose notable productions include, "A Raisin in the Sun," "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," and "The Band's Visit"
Opened in 1928, it was named after the actress Ethel Barrymore and is the only surviving theatre of the many theatres built for her.

Want to see some more theatres? We will soon be making a left onto where else, Broadway. No shortage of them there. Let’s check it out.

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Place #2
Distance: 0.33mi , Attraction : Entertainment
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1565 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, USA
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Broadway
The sounds, the lights, the traffic, the smells. It can all be a bit overwhelming, especially while you’re listening to me talk. But bare with me, I’m just the messenger.

Any history buffs out there? Ok, good. Time for a little lesson. Broadway's history dates back to the early 19th century when theatres began to emerge along the street of Broadway. The first significant theatre on Broadway was the Park Theatre, built in 1798.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the development of the Theatre District solidified Broadway's reputation as the premier location for theatrical productions. The construction of iconic theatres such as the New Amsterdam Theatre in 1903 and the Palace Theatre in 1913 contributed to its fame.

The mid-20th century is often considered the Golden Age of Broadway, with classic productions like "Oklahoma!" (1943), "West Side Story" (1957), and "My Fair Lady" (1956) defining the era.

The thoroughfare itself is a long street that runs the length of Manhattan, but the term "Broadway" commonly refers to the Theatre District, located in Midtown Manhattan.

This area is roughly bounded by 41st Street to the south, 54th Street to the north, 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) to the east, and 8th Avenue to the west. Times Square is often considered the heart of the Theatre District. Broadway is one of the oldest north-south streets in New York City, originally an Algonquin trade route. The name comes from the Dutch "Brede Weg," meaning "Broad Way.

Established in 1947, the Tony Awards are the most prestigious awards in American theatre, celebrating excellence in Broadway productions. Winning a Tony is considered a significant achievement for any show or performer. Time for some did you know.

While "The Phantom of the Opera" is the longest-running show on Broadway, the longest-running American musical is "Chicago," which surpassed "A Chorus Line" in 2011.

Many Broadway theatres are said to be haunted. The Belasco Theatre is one of the most famous, allegedly haunted by its original owner, David Belasco.

Bert Williams was one of the first African-American Broadway stars. He performed in the 1903 musical "In Dahomey," which was the first full-length musical written and performed by African-Americans on Broadway.

The Shubert Organization, which owns and operates many Broadway theatres, maintains an extensive archive documenting the history of its theatres and productions, including original scripts, photographs, and set designs.

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  https://broadwaydirect.com/
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 Theatres of 46th and 47th Street
Map Pin Place 2 Broadway
Map Pin Place 3 The Brill Building
Map Pin Place 4 Radio City Music Hall
Map Pin Place 5 Rockefeller Center
Map Pin Place 6 Rockefeller Plaza
Map Pin Place 7 St. Patrick's Cathedral
Map Pin Place 8 5th Avenue
Map Pin Place 9 St. Thomas Church
Map Pin Place 10 Story Time
Map Pin Place 11 Pulitzer Fountain and Plaza Hotel
Map Pin Place 12 Central Park
Map Pin Place 13 The Arsenal and Temple Emanu-El
Map Pin Place 14 Balto Statue
Map Pin Place 15 Hot Dogs
Map Pin Place 16 Alice in Wonderland
Map Pin Place 17 Urban Legends
Map Pin Place 18 Metropolitan Museum of Art



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