The Schoenfeld Theatre opened as the Plymouth in 1917. Designed by Herbert J. Krapp, the Plymouth joined the Booth, Broadhurst and Shubert Theatres to solidify the Shubert family dominance on a full block of W. 44th and 45th Streets. In 2005, the theatre was renamed for Gerald Schoenfeld, the chairman of the Shubert Organization.
Step into the heart of Cuba, beyond the glitz of the Tropicana, to a place where blazing trumpets and sizzling guitars set the dance floor on fire. Here, the sound of Havana is born鈥攁nd one woman鈥檚 remarkable journey begins.
Inspired by true events, the new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB鈩� brings the GRAMMY庐 Award-winning album to thrilling life鈥攁nd tells the story of the legends who lived it. A world-class Afro-Cuban band is joined by a sensational cast in this unforgettable tale of survival, second chances, and the extraordinary power of music.
SYNOPSIS:In 1950s Havana, a group of young musicians creates a sound that shakes the world of Cuban music鈥攗ntil the revolution changes everything. Forty years later, the band is brought back together to record the songs they left behind. With decades of heartbreak fueling every note, they unexpectedly go on to create the greatest-selling world music album of all time, immortalizing their songs and their legacy.
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre | 2005 |
Plymouth Theatre | 1917 |
Jan 1, 1973 - | "The Shubert Organization, Inc." | |
Jun 8, 1946 - Jan 1, 1973 | Select Operating Corporation | |
Apr 7, 1933 - Jun 8, 1946 | Select Operating Corporation | Theatre Owner |
Jan 1, 1924 - Apr 7, 1933 | Shubert Theatre Corporation | Theatre Owner |
Oct 10, 1917 - Jan 1, 1924 | Messrs. Shubert (Lee and J. J.) | Theatre Owner |
Oct 10, 1917 - Jun 8, 1946 | Arthur Hopkins | Theatre Operator |
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