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Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

Est. 1925
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
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Opened in 1925 as the Biltmore Theatre. After years in other uses, Manhattan Theatre Club acquired and restored it, reopening it in 2003. It was renamed in 2008 for Broadway press agent Samuel J. Friedman.

Getting there

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

On now

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

Play · Samuel J. Friedman Theatre · New York · Running

Final 2026-11-15

Awake and Sing!

Revival · Samuel J. Friedman Theatre · New York · Announced

Opens 2027-01-07

Montauk

Play · Samuel J. Friedman Theatre · New York · Announced

Open run