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Longacre Theatre

Est. 1913
Longacre Theatre
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Opened in 1913, built by producer Harry Frazee and named for Longacre Square, the former name of Times Square. It spent a period as a radio and television studio before returning to legitimate use. Children of a Lesser God was among its longest-running productions.

Getting there

The house is in the Theater District, within walking distance of the Times Square-42nd Street subway and transit hub.

On now

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Musical · Longacre Theatre · New York · Running

Final 2026-11-29

Three Days of Rain

Revival · Longacre Theatre · New York · Announced

Opens 2027-03-01