Majestic Theatre

245 West 44th Street (midtown Manhattan) / NYC

The Majestic, one of the largest Broadway theatres with 1607 seats, traditionally has been used as a venue for major musical theatre
productions. Among the notable shows that have premiered at the Majestic are Carousel (1945), South Pacific (1949),
The Music Man (1957), Camelot (1960), A Little Night Music (1973), and The Wiz (1975).
It was also the second home of 42nd Street and the third home of 1776. The theatre has housed
The Phantom of the Opera since it opened on January 26, 1988.

With more than 8,000 performances, it currently is the longest-running production in Broadway history.

Designed by architect Herbert J. Krapp, the present-day Majestic was constructed by the Chanin Brothers as part of an entertainment complex including the John Golden Theatre, the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, and the Milford Plaza hotel. It o pened on March 28, 1927 with the musical Rufus LeMaire's Affairs.

The Majestic was purchased by the Shubert brothers during the Great Depression and currently is owned and operated by the Shubert Organization. Both the interior and exterior were designated New York City landmarks in 1987.