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The Mark Hellinger Theatre (formerly the 51st Street Theatre and the Hollywood Theatre) is a church building at 237 West 51st Street in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City, which formerly operated as a cinema and Broadway theater.
Inside the Theatre, the series that documents Broadway’s historic playhouses, continues with the Mark Hellinger Theatre, currently functioning as the home of the Times Square Church.
- Becoming The Mark Hellinger Theatre
- Sold to The Times Square Church
- The Shows
- The Mark Hellinger Theatre
Designed by Thomas W. Lamb in 1930, the Hollywood Theatre, as the Mark Hellinger was first named, was the Warner Brothers’ flagship, and the first theatre specifically designed for talking movies. Warner Brothers leased out the building during the Great Depression, and it was temporarily renamed the 51st Street Theatre. During this time it was used...
The Nederlander Organization bought the Mark Hellinger Theatre in 1970. In 1989, after a series of flops, the theatre was leased to the Times Square Church, under the leadership of Pastor David Wilkerson, for an anticipated $1 million a year. Only three years later, however, and in spite of competing offers from within the theatre world, Nederlande...
Though some of the movies shown at the Hollywood pulled their weight in revenue, few of the live shows did very well. Such disappointments included Laurence Olivier’s 1940 production of Romeo and Juliet, which everyone expected to be a hit. Even Banjo Eyes, which started out well in 1941, had to close early when its star became ill. The first produ...
Though passed from owner to owner, renamed frequently, and burdened with a few too many unsuccessful productions, the Mark Hellinger Theatre in all its opulence remains one of Broadyway’s greatest gems.
Mark John Hellinger (March 21, 1903 – December 21, 1947) was an American journalist, theatre columnist and film producer. Biography. Early life. Hellinger was born into the Orthodox Jewish family of Mildred "Millie" (nee Fitch) and Pol Hellinger in New York City, but in later life he became a non-practicing Jew.
Mark Hellinger Theatre. Shows FAQ. Address: 237 West 51st St. New York, NY. BUILT: 1930. SEATING CAPACITY: 1600. View Larger Map.
Apr 23, 2023 · The Mark Hellinger Theatre. One of our top heartbreakers, the Mark Hellinger Theatre, for many years a jewel of Broadway, is now the Times Square Church. On 51st Street, across the...
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Photos: Inside... 22 PHOTOS. Originally named the Warner Bros. Hollywood Theatre, the Mark Hellinger was built in 1930. Designed by architect Thomas W. Lamb, the 1,505-seat theatre was built as...
