The Roof Garden New Amsterdam Theater

However when klaw and erlanger built the new amsterdam theatre they decided to experiment with the roof garden idea so they built a regular auditorium on the roof of the new amsterdam which they called the aerial gardens the auditorium consisted of a stage with a proscenium width of 34 ft.

The roof garden new amsterdam theater. In this section you will see detailed images of all 40 broadway theaters toggle between photos to experience the actor s view from the stage and see architectural elements and designs that define the rich and varied architectural styles of broadway. It was built in 1902 1903 and was designed by the architecture firm of herts tallant. I has always pictured the rooftop theatre is a tidy affair but the space was actually quite huge and divided into two levels a ground floor and a mezzanine. Florenz ziegfeld reopened it in 1915 presenting late night performances until 1921.

The new amsterdam theatre is a broadway theater located at 214 west 42nd street between seventh and eighth avenues in the theater district of manhattan new york city off of times square. Located in the heart of the park with 9 000 square feet and seating capacity of 500 you have plenty of room to design your perfect event. The new amsterdam roof garden was added to the theatre in 1904. Stretching through the middle of it high above the first floor was a glass runway.

Herts tallant architects. It was at that time that the ghost of olive thomas was again sighted. The new amsterdam theatre is the perfect venue for private events up to 1 700 guests including corporate meetings pre theatre receptions weddings dinners and full theatrical productions. Build your own memories in this beautiful recreated iconic venue.

Ziegfeld installed this when he revamped the roof garden after taking over the theatre for his follies. Click here for tickets to disney s aladdin the only broadway musical that s exactly what you wished for. Theatre situated on the roof of the new amsterdam theatre. 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.

And a depth of 29 3 an orchestra floor. The roof garden where more risqué productions were presented and which no longer exists was added in. For years the new amsterdam was in decay and condemned then disney theatricals signed a 99 year lease on the theatre and in the late 1990s began renovating the venue. The roof garden ballroom is a name rich in nostalgia.

Opened as the aerial gardens in 1904 presenting legit shows during the summer months. By 1910 the new amsterdam was air conditioned and the aerial gardens closed.