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Broadway Color Purple Ticket
Named the B.S. Moss’ Colony Theatre when it opened in 1924, the theatre was one of the great movie palaces of the silent film era, when “concert orchestras” often accompanied first run films in New York and other cities. The Shuberts took over in 1939, changed the name on the marquee to Broadway, and switched to a bill that featured new live productions, including Irving Berlin’s “This Is the Army” (1942), Oscar Hammerstein’s “Carmen Jones” (1943), the Sammy Davis vehicle “Mr. Wonderful” (1956), and “Gypsy” (1959). In more recent years productions included the sleeper hit “Purlie” (1970), Harold Prince’s production of Leonard Bernstein’s “Candide” (1974). Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Evita” (1979) ran for 1567 performances. Following major restoration, the theatre reopened with “Les Miserables” (1987), and “Miss Saigon” (1996). The theatre became part of the overall design of a new skyscraper – an office building that was cantilevered over the theatre’s auditorium. The façade was subsequently resurfaced in polished granite. The auditorium is similar in layout and design to many of the mid-sized movie palaces designed in the office of Thomas Lamb. The decoration is Italian Renaissance in derivation, with many Adamesque elements. Marbles, bronzes, and gilt were used generously throughout the house. The Theatre has a seating capacity of 1,752 with a proscenium stage type. Currently The Color Purple is playing with tickets selling out regularly.
1681 Broadway between 52nd and 53rd Street on the Southwest corner of 53rd Street. New York, NY 10019
Take the D, E trains to 53rd Street & 7th Avenue.
A wheelchair accessible restroom (unisex) is located near the lobby. Additional restrooms are located down one flight of stairs to the lower lounge, and up a flight of stairs. There are no steps into the theatre from the sidewalk.
The theatre is air conditioned for additional comfort.
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