Center Theatre [New York City] (Q25968)
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- Center Theatre
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Center Theatre [New York City] | theatre in Manhattan |
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40°45'32.400"N, 73°58'48.000"W
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Built 1932 as RKO Roxy Theatre by Reinhart & Hoffmeister; Corbett, Harrison & MacMurray; Hood & Foulihoux. Opened 29 Dec 1932. 3509 seats. Originally used for film-and-stage shows. 1934 renamed Center Theatre. Subsequently used for musical performances. 1940 installation of an ice rink stage facility. Subsequently, used for shows on ice. From 1950, used as a TV studio. Demolished in 1955 in favour of an office block. (English)
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1236 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10020
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1932
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1954
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1955
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