Learn more about the history of A Beautiful Noise’s theater

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is performing at the historic Broadhurst Theatre.

And thanks to The Shubert Organization, we have some history on George Broadhurst and the architecture of the theater:

“George H. Broadhurst, the Anglo-American manager and playwright (1866-1952), built his eponymous theatre in association with the Shubert brothers. Broadhurst had previously managed theatres in Milwaukee, Baltimore, and San Francisco (and written many popular plays). The playhouse has remained one of the Shubert Organization’s most consistently booked theatres.” (The Shubert Organization)

According to Spotlight on Broadway, the Shuberts “wanted spaces that were functional but not spectacular or architecturally distinguished.” (Spotlight On Broadway)

Architecture: 

“The Broadhurst was the first independent work designed by Herbert J. Krapp after he left the firm of well-regarded architects Herts & Tallant. Built as part of a pair of theaters with the Plymouth, the Broadhurst is the smaller of the two. At the Broadhurst, Krapp introduced a design element he used in many of his other theaters: complex brickwork. The facade’s bricks were laid in intricate patterns—a technique that added visual interest without additional cost. The exterior’s most interesting ornamental detail is an iron balcony. The interior features a proscenium arch with Doric pilasters and a central relief panel with a frieze based on the original from the Parthenon; Krapp referred to it as “the Greek theater.” It opened under the direction and management of the playwright George Howells Broadhurst. In 1921, he staged his version of Tarzan of the Apes with live lions and monkeys. The Broadhurst has since been home to Auntie Mame, Cabaret, Grease, Amadeus, and Kiss of the Spider Woman.” (Spotlight On Broadway)

Check out the Broadhurst Theatre‘s beautiful architecture in person when you see A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.

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