American Airlines Theatre, New York NY | Nearby Businesses

• Arts and Entertainment
• Performance Art Theatre
• Theater

227 W 42nd St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 719-9393

The New Amsterdam Theatre is a Broadway theatre located at 214 West 42nd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues in the Theater District of Manhattan, New York City, off of Times Square. It was built in 1902–1903 and was designed by the architecture firm of Henry Hertz and Hugh Tallant; the Roof Garden, where more risqué productions were presented, and which no longer exists, was added in 1904, designed by the same firm. The remainder of the building was utilized for offices.From 1913 to 1927, the theatre was the home of the Ziegfeld Follies, whose producer, Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr., maintained an office in the building, and operated a nightclub on the roof. George White's Scandals and Eva LeGallienne's Civic Repertory Theatre were subsequent tenants. It was used as a movie theatre beginning in 1937, closed in 1985, and was leased by The Walt Disney Company and renovated by Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer in 1995–97 to be the flagship for Disney Theatrical Productions presentations on Broadway.

Idealist, philanthropist, man of science, Dr. Henry Jekyll was all that and more. His lifetime was spent in service to society and culminated in the good doctor's greatest, and some would say tragic, experiment. Dr. Henry Jekyll was always fascinated by man's two separate natures: good and evil. Using himself as a test subject, he performed bizarre experiments, attempting to control humanity's darker side. Unfortunately, he was seduced by his own malignant nature and on many occasions transformed into a diabolical mad man whom he later named Hyde. In 1931, Dr. Jekyll fled London and traveled to New York City, a city filled with outcasts and wanderers. Continuing his research in the hope of finding a way to rid himself of Hyde, Jekyll formed a close circle of advisors and allies and together they founded the Jekyll & Hyde Club. It soon became a social meeting place for explorers, philosophers, biologists, and other daring men and women whose exploits into science and adventure we deemed too unorthodox by their colleagues in accepted society. Nevertheless, these visionaries shared a common goal, to understand the darker nature within us all. Jekyll and his compatriots have filled the club with artifacts and trophies from their numerous amazing adventures. Their histories are summarized on plaques throughout the club. Come visit his very entertaining compatriots strolling in and about the club such as Dr. Sawyer Bones, Ivanta Hacketoff, Colonel Cary Clark, Major Michael magoo, Phillip Andrew Edward Carrington IV, Professor Pricilla Prank, Tippy Toppingsworth, or Ariel Boatsman. Or witness the bizarre and eccentric characters that spring to life to interact with club visitors. These characters include insecure and somewhat bumbling Zeus; Sidney Femur and Marty Patella as the "Funny Bones" the original vaudeville act at the club back in 1931; Tobias Bloodworth, a friendly werewolf who gets everyone howling along; Sphinx, one of the grooviest of all the characters, brought to the club directly from Egypt by one of the club's explorers; and Fang, a gargoyle from Transylvania and a guardian of the Nether World. These main characters are complimented by a host of other interesting and "of course" deceased characters that come to life at the most unpredictable times. The modern day Jekyll & Hyde Club is now open to the public. If you are not faint of heart, come mingle with our cast of characters and enjoy a brave new food and entertainment adventure awaiting your arrival.

TIMES SCARE is a year-round haunted attraction located in the heart of New York City at 42nd and 8th Ave in one of the most haunted buildings in the nation. Times Scare was created out of the ghosts of New York City's past to bring brave souls face to face with one of the most historically haunted buildings in the United States. If these walls could talk, they would whisper tales of horror and intrigue that trace back to the crematorium that operated here in the roaring 20's and the dark echoes of old Times Square's bawdy past. We resurrected this space, these ghosts, to remind you that some things never die and that these walls are waiting, waiting to hear their next grisly tale. Come, enjoy the delicious food and the liquid courage our cocktails provide. You'll need them. The Haunted House is waiting right upstairs. If you dare... And if you need some extra encouragement, stop by the Kill Bar for some liquid courage! Whether you are braving the haunted house or just stopping by to drink you won't want to miss this unique venue on your next trip...we're dying to serve you!

THE LIBERTY THEATER THE LIBERTY THEATER was constructed in 1904 and served as a theater from 1904 until 1933. Throughout the 70's and 80's it was used as a movie theater. In 2007 the Benmoha family won the bid to renovate and operate this highly coveted New York landmark. After four years and a multi million dollar renovation THE LIBERTY THEATER will open in September 2011 featuring a restaurant and spectacular event space ideal for events, fashion shows, film, television, top DJs, or any event that requires a unique and memorable venue, world class cuisine and impeccable service. THE TIMES SQUARE HOSPITALITY GROUP With the opening of THE LIBERTY THEATER venue comes the formation of the Times Square Hospitality Group. A partnership of established owner, operators, and designers with a view to creating a lifestyle, marketing, branding and event company, in the heart of the revitalized and renovated Times Square District. Night life and restaurant veteran Mark Baker has teamed up with producer and designer Ray Trosa, who has co-founded the Times Square Hospitality Group. Located in the heart of the newly renovated Times Square District is New York's newest and most spectacular event space THE LIBERTY THEATER. Constructed in 1904, THE LIBERTY THEATER was home to some of the world's greatest shows and the stars that performed there. The Rogers Brothers in Paris, Little Johnny Jones, Lady Be Good, Tip-Toes and stars such as Gus and Max Rogers, Fred and Adele Astaire, George M. Cohan, and Jeannette MacDonald all graced THE LIBERTY stage. This piece of New York history was acquired by the Benmoha family in 2007 with a commitment to bring the theater back to it's former glory. A century later and a multimillion dollar renovation by Ray Trosa and Sir Decor Designs and THE LIBERTY THEATER shines again under the direction of the newly formed Times Square Hospitality Group. The venue features dramatic cathedral ceilings, the original theater boxes and moldings, sweeping balconies and a giant stage thats hosts a large bar-lounge with a view of the entire venue. The space can be divided to host dinners, parties and events for 15-1,500 people. A fully equipped kitchen with sumptuous cuisine. RAY TROSA Ray Trosa and Sir Decor Designs entered the New York design scene in 2001 with innovative and unprecedented concepts for all hospitality forums, primarily focusing on night clubs, restaurants, hotels and high-end residential projects. With a fresh outlook, Sir Decor Designs reshaped the aesthetic appeal of some of New York City's premiere venues including 9 Restaurant, System, TSQ and more. Ray has brought innovative concepts and modern elements to THE LIBERTY THEATER, yet keeping the original feel of the landmark building. As part of Ray's overall vision for the neighborhood, he has co-created The Times Square Hospitality Group and is currently designing the 47th street restaurant and night club Mecca that will open in spring 2012. MARK BAKER Nicknamed The Godfather of New York nightlife, Mark brings 25 years of glamorous and celebrity nightlife experience to the table. Owner and operator of world renowned venues such as LOTUS, THE DOUBLE 7, BUDDHA BAR, MANSION, LIFE and many more. Mark and his events company, CI-5 Inc. will produce and direct spectacular events at THE LIBERTY THEATER, as well as overseeing the marketing and public relations of the group. Mark's relationship with the world of celebrity, fashion, film and entertainment adds an exciting element to this unique and exciting venue. WILLIAM CURRAN Founder of Curran Affair Events, William has over 20 years experience in Event Planning, Catering and all aspects of the Hospitality Industry. William's client list reads like a who's who of New York glamour and style. HBO, Sex and the City, Louis Vuitton and The Leary Foundation to name a few. William has also been featured on many TV shows about the hospitality business, including the Food Network's Behind The Bash. His professional approach and attention to service is a great addition to the LIBERTY and TSHG team. SOUND AND TECH Sound powered by the Award wining SBS Slammer. www.sbsdesigns.com - www.systemsbyshorty.com The venue is 24,000 square feet of usable space divided between the stage, main floor, restaurant, and mezzanine. Seating capacity of approximately 600 people and total capacity of 1,500 people. The sound system is custom built by award winning and internationally renowned sound guru SBS Shorty. SBS has applied his magic to The Liberty Theater using state-of-the-art custom hi-fi sound and equipment, including The 6 point Hifi analog SBS SLAMMER that is loaded with state-of-the-art Faital Drivers from Italy. The venue also features three large projectors and screens, fourteen interactive HD monitors, LED lighting and motorized rigging points. LIBERTY THEATER 234 West 42nd Street Herts & Tallant, 1904 In an age when most playhouses were decorated in exotic foreign styles, whether they be Moorish, Rococo, or Renaissance, the patriotic motifs of Klaw and Erlanger's Liberty Theatre must have been a welcome sight to students of theatre design. Flanking the two sets of double doors that led into the playhouse were two columns called caryatids. Carved in the shape of figures meant to represent "Comedy" and "Song," they defined the Liberty as a house for lighter entertainment. At the top of the facade was a relief carving of the famous Liberty Bell surmounted by an American eagle with it's wings spread wide. Inside, the box office was located in a thirty foot vestibule treated in old gold and aluminum and covered by a huge oval dome. Embossed leather doors opened into a larger interior foyer. This fifty foot lobby, decorated in old gold, amber and ivory, featured a wide staircase to the two balconies and gave access to another promenade behind the orchestra seats. Gold eagles and Liberty Bells gleamed high on each side of the theater, framed by ivory colored decorative carvings, soft amber walls, and crowned by a Colonial style ceiling dome. Downstairs, two different lounges provided conveniences for patrons. Ladies could retire in very feminine decorated with green, ivory and gold pansy designs, while gentlemen enjoyed the masculine surroundings of watered oak and Spanish leather. The comedy team of Gus and Max Rogers opened the Liberty Theatre eater on October 14, 1904 with a musical farce The Rogers Brothers in Paris. Some of the theaters' more viable productions include Polly of the Circus in 1907 and the 1912 drama Milestones. Kern, Kaufman, Cohan and Gershwin created a series of memorable shows that kept the Liberty's lights blazing in the twenties. A year later Gershwin returned to the liberty with one of the decade's landmark musicals. Lady Be Good starred Fred and Adele Astaire and introduced such standards as the tittle song and the syncopated delight "Fascinating Rhythm." It played 184 times. Bill Robinson and Adelaide Hall opened in the smash hit Blackbirds of 1928 and were featured in the Liberty's success, 1930's Brown Buddies. The Liberty's legitimate career ended on March 18, 1933 when Masks and Faces closed after a single performance. Like the other theaters on the block, the Liberty screened movies for the next five decades, finally going dark as the redevelopment of 42nd street began. With little commercial demand or another small, two-balcony playhouse, it was generally accepted that the Liberty would not be restored to theatrical use. But when a decrepit, run down venue was sought for a limited run of T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land in late 1996, the Liberty wound up with it's first theatrical booking in sixty three years.

The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, formerly called the Royale Theatre and the John Golden Theatre, is a Broadway theatre located at 242 West 45th Street (George Abbott Way) in midtown Manhattan.HistoryDesigned by architect Herbert J. Krapp, it opened as the Royale Theatre on January 11, 1927, with a musical entitled Piggy. Produced by William B. Friedlander, Piggy had a weak script, but the popular comedian Sam Bernard played the starring role and carried the show for 79 performances. Bernard died soon after the show closed.Producer John Golden leased the theatre and renamed it for himself from 1932 to 1937 (when he moved to the Theatre Masque next door). The Shubert Organization then assumed ownership and initially leased the theatre to CBS Radio. In 1940, the Royale was restored to use as a legitimate theatre under its original name. On May 9, 2005, it was renamed for longtime Shubert Organization president Bernard B. Jacobs.

The Lyric Theatre is a Broadway theatre located at 214 West 43rd Street in Manhattan, New York City. The venue has a seating capacity of 1,930 making it the second largest house on Broadway .HistoryThe theatre was built in 1996–97 on the site of the former Apollo and Lyric Theatres. The Lyric was built in 1903 and hosted Shakespeare plays and such notable new shows as Cole Porter's Fifty Million Frenchmen, until it was converted to a movie theatre in 1934. The Apollo, constructed in 1920 by the Selwyn Brothers to a design by Eugene De Rosa, housed the Gershwin musicals Strike Up the Band and George White's Scandals, among other works, but was also turned into a film venue by the early 1930s. A brief return to use as a legitimate theatre in the late 1970s proved unsuccessful, and the venue ended its existence as a nightclub.By the early 1990s, after being neglected and falling into serious disrepair, both theatres were condemned. They were among the 42nd Street theatres repossessed by the City and State of New York in 1990, and fell under the protection of the New 42nd Street organization in 1992. In 1996, the theatres were leased by Livent and demolished. However, certain major architectural elements and structures were protected under landmark status; these were carefully removed from the buildings, stored, and incorporated into the new theatre. Today, patrons visiting the theatre sit under the dome from the Lyric and proscenium arch from the Apollo, and pass through the ornate Lyric Theatre facades on 43rd and 42nd Streets. Above the 43rd street entrance, on the second floor, can be seen the busts of W. S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan and Reginald De Koven; the Lyric Theatre was originally intended to house De Koven's works.

Helen Hayes Theatre, initially known as the Little Theatre, is a Broadway theatre located at 240 West 44th Street in Midtown Manhattan. With 597 seats, it is the smallest theatre on Broadway.HistoryLittle Theatre / New York Times HallThe Little Theatre was designed by the architect Harry Creighton Ingalls of the firm Ingalls & Hoffman, and built by Winthrop Ames; its name was chosen due to both the theatre's small size (with a seating capacity of only 300), and its goal to create intimate productions.The theatre opened on March 12, 1912 with John Galsworthy's play The Pigeon. Other plays opening that year include:The Terrible Meek by Charles Rann KennedyThe Flower of the Palace of Han by Charles Rann Kennedy and Louis LaloyA revival of The Affairs of Anatol by Arthur Schnitzler (as translated by Harley Granville-Barker)Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Jessie Graham WhiteRutherford and Son by K.G. Sowerby In the 1920s, Herbert J. Krapp redesigned the theatre to increase its seating capacity to 590 and to improve its acoustics. In 1931 the building was sold to The New York Times and converted into a conference hall named New York Times Hall.

The John Golden Theatre is a Broadway theatre located at 252 West 45th Street (George Abbott Way) in midtown Manhattan. Designed in a Moorish style along with the adjacent Royale Theatre by architect Herbert J. Krapp for Irwin Chanin, it opened as the Theatre Masque (also known as the Masque Theater) on February 24, 1927 with the play Puppets of Passion. Seventy-six years later it housed another production known for its puppets, the award-winning Avenue Q.In 1937, impresario John Golden acquired the theatre and renamed it for himself. It also operated as a movie house in the late 1940s and 1950s before it was purchased by the Shubert Organization, who returned it to full-time theatrical use. The exterior of the theatre was used as the location of the movie version of the film A Chorus Line. It is also shown in the background during the opening scenes of All About Eve as the home of Margot Channing's Aged In Wood.With a seating capacity of only 800, it is one of the smallest houses on Broadway.

BILLY ELLIOT is a funny, heart-warming and feel-good celebration of one young boy's dream in a gripping tale of triumph over adversity. Based on the enormously popular film, this powerful new musical is the story of a boy who discovers he has a special talent for dance, while the boys all around him are more interested in boxing. An unprecedented smash in the West End, where it has won 9 Best Musical awards, broken UK box office records and continues to sell out nightly, BILLY ELLIOT has been created by the film's director (Stephen Daldry), writer (Lee Hall) and choreographer (Peter Darling), who are joined by music legend Elton John, one of the most celebrated pop songwriters of the last 30 years

Each night in a hidden library in New York, one professional actor has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform in a Shakespearean play. CAST: Whit Leyenerger, Julia Giolzetti, Caitlin Morris, Allison Wien, Michael Amendola, Tim Haber, Josh Sauerman, Aubrey Taylor, Kelsey Lidskey, Mike Sause.

This fall, one of America's greatest musical comedies is docking at Broadway's beautifully restored Lyric Theatre in the heart of Times Square! With the biggest orchestra on Broadway and a 30-member cast of New York's most talented singers and dancers, ON THE TOWN tells the story of three sailors on a whirlwind musical tour of the city that never sleeps. With just 24 hours of shore leave, they’re eager to experience all that New York City has to offer… including a chance to discover love with the girl of their dreams. Directed by Tony® winner JOHN RANDO (Urinetown, A Christmas Story) and choreographed by Emmy® winner JOSHUA BERGASSE ("Smash"), this big, brassy musical comedy features a beloved LEONARD BERNSTEIN score, lyrics by COMDEN AND GREEN, and breathtaking dancing inspired by the original JEROME ROBBINS choreography. Arriving on Broadway following a critically acclaimed out-of-town run, ON THE TOWN is “one of those rare revivals that remind us what a hit show was originally all about” (The New York Times). Come see what all the buzz is about, and spend a spectacular evening… ON THE TOWN!

Host your next event @ B.B. King Blues Club & Grill! For Main Room: Colleen Hendricks 212-997-4511 x58 [email protected] Lucille's Events & Tour and Travel April Dawn Van Wagner 212-997-4511 x60 [email protected]

DAMES AT SEA is a tap-happy celebration of the golden era of movie musicals with a heart as big as the ocean! Directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award® nominee Randy Skinner (42nd Street, Irving Berlin's White Christmas), this gem of a show has been reimagined for the bright lights of Broadway and taken to glamorous and spectacular new heights! Featuring rollicking tap dancing, love at first sight, joyful music and a boatload of laughs, this glittering musical extravaganza has everything you need for an unforgettable night at the theatre. Sweep your glooms away with DAMES AT SEA! Starring: John Bolton as The Captain and Hennesey, Mara Davi as Joan, Danny Gardner as Lucky, Eloise Kropp as Ruby, Laurence Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as Mona Kent, and Cary Tedder as Dick.

Now on Broadway! From the the director of Aladdin and co-director of The Book of Mormon – and the producer of Avenue Q and In the Heights – comes something original... something fresh... Something Rotten!, a world-premiere musical comedy about the musical comedy that started it all. Welcome to the ‘90s — the 1590s — long before the dawn of premium tickets, star casting and reminders to turn off your cell phones. Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rockstar known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! But amidst the scandalous excitement of Opening Night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self... and all that jazz. With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, Something Rotten! is an uproarious dose of pure Broadway fun and an irresistible ode to musicals — those dazzling creations that entertain us, inspire us and remind us that everything’s better with an exclamation point!

Discover a whole new world at ALADDIN, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy, and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. See why audiences and critics agree, ALADDIN is “Exactly What You Wished For!” (NBC-TV)

“WELCOME TO THE DELIRIOUSLY AMUSING, MALEVOLENT, HEARTWARMING, HEAD-SPINNING WORLD OF MATILDA THE MUSICAL. YOU WON’T WANT TO LEAVE.” – Bloomberg News The Tony Award®-winning MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Rolling Stone calls the show “hands down the BEST MUSICAL of the season.” Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, MATILDA has won 47 international awards, and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway and in London’s West End. The Wall Street Journal says, “The makers of MATILDA have done the impossible – triumphantly! It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun.” “ONCE IN A BLUE MOON, A SHOW COMES OUT BLAZING AND RESTORES YOUR FAITH IN BROADWAY. MATILDA THE MUSICAL IS THAT SHOW.” New York Post “MATILDA IS THE BEST MUSICAL SINCE THE LION KING!” - TIME Magazine “THE BEST FAMILY MUSICAL IN YEARS.” – Chicago Tribune This celebrated smash hit is presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company, one of the most acclaimed theater companies in the world, and the Dodgers, Tony Award®-winning producers of hits like Jersey Boys. Tony Award-winning director Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage, The Norman Conquests) helms this exhilarating and ingenious new musical The Guardian calls, “unadulterated bliss!”

TIMES SCARE is a year-round haunted attraction located in the heart of New York City at 42nd and 8th Ave in one of the most haunted buildings in the nation. Times Scare was created out of the ghosts of New York City's past to bring brave souls face to face with one of the most historically haunted buildings in the United States. If these walls could talk, they would whisper tales of horror and intrigue that trace back to the crematorium that operated here in the roaring 20's and the dark echoes of old Times Square's bawdy past. We resurrected this space, these ghosts, to remind you that some things never die and that these walls are waiting, waiting to hear their next grisly tale. Come, enjoy the delicious food and the liquid courage our cocktails provide. You'll need them. The Haunted House is waiting right upstairs. If you dare... And if you need some extra encouragement, stop by the Kill Bar for some liquid courage! Whether you are braving the haunted house or just stopping by to drink you won't want to miss this unique venue on your next trip...we're dying to serve you!

Telsey + Company, founded in 1988, is an award-winning organization of casting professionals in New York City, with local, regional, national, and international clientele. With projects spanning all mediums of performance art (film, television, theatre, commercials, dance, and more), we are dedicated to the artistic integrity of our projects by closely collaborating with creative teams and producers to provide the best service possible through in-depth casting searches of all kinds. Founded on the principles of professionalism, reliability, efficiency, and innovative thinking, our staff is proud to be associated with the Casting Society of America and uphold the expectation of contributing to the entertainment industry through creative and intelligent casting.

THE LIBERTY THEATER THE LIBERTY THEATER was constructed in 1904 and served as a theater from 1904 until 1933. Throughout the 70's and 80's it was used as a movie theater. In 2007 the Benmoha family won the bid to renovate and operate this highly coveted New York landmark. After four years and a multi million dollar renovation THE LIBERTY THEATER will open in September 2011 featuring a restaurant and spectacular event space ideal for events, fashion shows, film, television, top DJs, or any event that requires a unique and memorable venue, world class cuisine and impeccable service. THE TIMES SQUARE HOSPITALITY GROUP With the opening of THE LIBERTY THEATER venue comes the formation of the Times Square Hospitality Group. A partnership of established owner, operators, and designers with a view to creating a lifestyle, marketing, branding and event company, in the heart of the revitalized and renovated Times Square District. Night life and restaurant veteran Mark Baker has teamed up with producer and designer Ray Trosa, who has co-founded the Times Square Hospitality Group. Located in the heart of the newly renovated Times Square District is New York's newest and most spectacular event space THE LIBERTY THEATER. Constructed in 1904, THE LIBERTY THEATER was home to some of the world's greatest shows and the stars that performed there. The Rogers Brothers in Paris, Little Johnny Jones, Lady Be Good, Tip-Toes and stars such as Gus and Max Rogers, Fred and Adele Astaire, George M. Cohan, and Jeannette MacDonald all graced THE LIBERTY stage. This piece of New York history was acquired by the Benmoha family in 2007 with a commitment to bring the theater back to it's former glory. A century later and a multimillion dollar renovation by Ray Trosa and Sir Decor Designs and THE LIBERTY THEATER shines again under the direction of the newly formed Times Square Hospitality Group. The venue features dramatic cathedral ceilings, the original theater boxes and moldings, sweeping balconies and a giant stage thats hosts a large bar-lounge with a view of the entire venue. The space can be divided to host dinners, parties and events for 15-1,500 people. A fully equipped kitchen with sumptuous cuisine. RAY TROSA Ray Trosa and Sir Decor Designs entered the New York design scene in 2001 with innovative and unprecedented concepts for all hospitality forums, primarily focusing on night clubs, restaurants, hotels and high-end residential projects. With a fresh outlook, Sir Decor Designs reshaped the aesthetic appeal of some of New York City's premiere venues including 9 Restaurant, System, TSQ and more. Ray has brought innovative concepts and modern elements to THE LIBERTY THEATER, yet keeping the original feel of the landmark building. As part of Ray's overall vision for the neighborhood, he has co-created The Times Square Hospitality Group and is currently designing the 47th street restaurant and night club Mecca that will open in spring 2012. MARK BAKER Nicknamed The Godfather of New York nightlife, Mark brings 25 years of glamorous and celebrity nightlife experience to the table. Owner and operator of world renowned venues such as LOTUS, THE DOUBLE 7, BUDDHA BAR, MANSION, LIFE and many more. Mark and his events company, CI-5 Inc. will produce and direct spectacular events at THE LIBERTY THEATER, as well as overseeing the marketing and public relations of the group. Mark's relationship with the world of celebrity, fashion, film and entertainment adds an exciting element to this unique and exciting venue. WILLIAM CURRAN Founder of Curran Affair Events, William has over 20 years experience in Event Planning, Catering and all aspects of the Hospitality Industry. William's client list reads like a who's who of New York glamour and style. HBO, Sex and the City, Louis Vuitton and The Leary Foundation to name a few. William has also been featured on many TV shows about the hospitality business, including the Food Network's Behind The Bash. His professional approach and attention to service is a great addition to the LIBERTY and TSHG team. SOUND AND TECH Sound powered by the Award wining SBS Slammer. www.sbsdesigns.com - www.systemsbyshorty.com The venue is 24,000 square feet of usable space divided between the stage, main floor, restaurant, and mezzanine. Seating capacity of approximately 600 people and total capacity of 1,500 people. The sound system is custom built by award winning and internationally renowned sound guru SBS Shorty. SBS has applied his magic to The Liberty Theater using state-of-the-art custom hi-fi sound and equipment, including The 6 point Hifi analog SBS SLAMMER that is loaded with state-of-the-art Faital Drivers from Italy. The venue also features three large projectors and screens, fourteen interactive HD monitors, LED lighting and motorized rigging points. LIBERTY THEATER 234 West 42nd Street Herts & Tallant, 1904 In an age when most playhouses were decorated in exotic foreign styles, whether they be Moorish, Rococo, or Renaissance, the patriotic motifs of Klaw and Erlanger's Liberty Theatre must have been a welcome sight to students of theatre design. Flanking the two sets of double doors that led into the playhouse were two columns called caryatids. Carved in the shape of figures meant to represent "Comedy" and "Song," they defined the Liberty as a house for lighter entertainment. At the top of the facade was a relief carving of the famous Liberty Bell surmounted by an American eagle with it's wings spread wide. Inside, the box office was located in a thirty foot vestibule treated in old gold and aluminum and covered by a huge oval dome. Embossed leather doors opened into a larger interior foyer. This fifty foot lobby, decorated in old gold, amber and ivory, featured a wide staircase to the two balconies and gave access to another promenade behind the orchestra seats. Gold eagles and Liberty Bells gleamed high on each side of the theater, framed by ivory colored decorative carvings, soft amber walls, and crowned by a Colonial style ceiling dome. Downstairs, two different lounges provided conveniences for patrons. Ladies could retire in very feminine decorated with green, ivory and gold pansy designs, while gentlemen enjoyed the masculine surroundings of watered oak and Spanish leather. The comedy team of Gus and Max Rogers opened the Liberty Theatre eater on October 14, 1904 with a musical farce The Rogers Brothers in Paris. Some of the theaters' more viable productions include Polly of the Circus in 1907 and the 1912 drama Milestones. Kern, Kaufman, Cohan and Gershwin created a series of memorable shows that kept the Liberty's lights blazing in the twenties. A year later Gershwin returned to the liberty with one of the decade's landmark musicals. Lady Be Good starred Fred and Adele Astaire and introduced such standards as the tittle song and the syncopated delight "Fascinating Rhythm." It played 184 times. Bill Robinson and Adelaide Hall opened in the smash hit Blackbirds of 1928 and were featured in the Liberty's success, 1930's Brown Buddies. The Liberty's legitimate career ended on March 18, 1933 when Masks and Faces closed after a single performance. Like the other theaters on the block, the Liberty screened movies for the next five decades, finally going dark as the redevelopment of 42nd street began. With little commercial demand or another small, two-balcony playhouse, it was generally accepted that the Liberty would not be restored to theatrical use. But when a decrepit, run down venue was sought for a limited run of T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land in late 1996, the Liberty wound up with it's first theatrical booking in sixty three years.

MAN IN THE MOON Written by Pearse Elliott Directed by Tony Devlin Cast: Ciaran Nolan Pearse Elliott’s fearless comedy about suicide in Northern Ireland rockets to NY for its U.S. premiere courtesy of West Belfast’s Brassneck Theatre (“My Night with George” in 2011). Elliott’s hilarious rollercoaster ride, with Ciaran Nolan in a tour de force performance, has been seen at numerous suicide prevention conventions across Ireland where many have asserted the play has the potential to save lives. Filled with trademark Belfast sarcasm, it’s another example of how a message of hope can be forged from darkness and pain.

The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (formerly the Royale) was originally built in 1927 by real-estate magnates, the Chanin Brothers, as part of a three-theatre complex that also included the Majestic (a large musical house) and the Theatre Masque, now the John Golden (a small house). The three theatres enabled producers to move shows based on their ticket sales to the most appropriately-sized venue. In 1930, the Chanins transferred ownership of all three houses to the Shuberts. During the Depression, control of the Jacobs passed to John Golden, who renamed the theatre after himself and ran it from 1934 to 1936. The Shuberts regained control in 1936, restored its name to Royale, and leased it to CBS as a radio studio until 1940. It was renamed the Bernard B. Jacobs in 2005 to honor the president of the Shubert Organization from 1972 - 1996.

Oscar and Tony Award® winner Al Pacino returns to Broadway in CHINA DOLL, a new play about big money, fast planes, a beautiful young woman, and other objects of desire. Written by Tony® and Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet and directed by Tony Award® winner Pam MacKinnon (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, A Delicate Balance), CHINA DOLL is the story of a man of means, ready to walk away from it all to start a new life with his beautiful young fiancée. Until one phone call changes everything. Mr. Pacino will be joined on stage by Fran Kranz (You Can’t Take It With You, Death of a Salesman).

Following a highly-acclaimed, record-breaking run on Broadway, THE ELEPHANT MAN the play goes to the Theatre Royal Haymarket London for a strictly limited 12 week season from 19 May until 8 August. Visit the official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ElephantManLondon Three-time Academy Award® nominee Bradley Cooper (American Sniper, American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook) is being called “the best Elephant Man yet!” (Deadline) Directed by Tony nominee Scott Ellis, this new production of Bernard Pomerance’s Tony Award®-winning classic also stars Academy Award nominee and Emmy® Award winner Patricia Clarkson (“Six Feet Under”) and Alessandro Nivola (American Hustle). Based on the real life of Joseph Merrick, THE ELEPHANT MAN tells the story of a 19th-century British man (Cooper) who became a star of the traveling freak show circuit. When the renowned Dr. Treves (Nivola) takes Merrick under his care, he is astonished by the man’s brilliant intelligence, unshakable faith and, most of all, his resounding desire for love and understanding. He introduces Merrick to the beautiful actress Mrs. Kendal (Clarkson), who is deeply touched by this pure and genuine soul. As a complex friendship blossoms among the three, Treves and Kendal struggle to protect Merrick from a world of questionable intentions… and so begins a story of love as unique as “The Elephant Man” himself. Don’t miss your chance to see this “breathtakingly beautiful” (Variety) play that USA Today gives four stars and calls “extraordinary,” on Broadway through February 15th only.