American Airlines Theatre (2000) New York, NY

American Airlines Theatre

227 West 42nd Street, New York, NY

American Airlines Theatre

227 West 42nd Street, New York, NY

The American Airlines Theatre opened as the Selwyn Theatre in 1918, named for its producers Edgar and Arch Selwyn. After functioning as a grindhouse since the Depression, the Selwyn Theatre was fully restored in 2000 by the Roundabout Theatre Company and renamed the American Airlines Theatre.

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Built: 1918
Number of Seats: 740
Longest Running Show: The 39 Steps
Performances: 771
Stage Door: As you exit, the stage door is to the left of the 43rd St. exit. Sometimes actors exit through the main 42nd St. entrance, so check with staff where to wait.
Bathrooms: <p>Orchestra level. Wheelchair-accessible restroom also on orchestra level.</p> <p>Orchestra level. Wheelchair-accessible restroom also on orchestra level.</p>
Concessions: Orchestra level. Penthouse Lounge on 5th Floor.