St. James Theatre

St. James Theatre, located at 246 West 44th Street, New York City, opened in 1927. It was originally built by the producer Abraham L. Erlanger and designed by architect Warren and Wetmore. The theater is known for its stunning Renaissance-style architecture and has hosted numerous iconic Broadway productions, including “Oklahoma!,” “The King and I,” and “The Producers.” With a seating capacity of around 1,700, the St. James Theatre offers a grand yet intimate atmosphere for audiences. It remains one of Broadway’s most prestigious venues, celebrated for its rich history and contribution to the performing arts. Read more about Theater.

Review: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Ready For Its UHD 4K Close-Up

This revival of the 1994 Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is full of modern eye-candy and a few surprises. Among them, how Nicole Scherzinger commands her scenes in her Broadway debut.

By David Cote

Theater Fall Preview: Women Are Taking Charge, On Broadway And Off

Women are center stage this fall in shows that highlight reproductive rights, consent and motherhood or showcase a powerful female lead. It can’t possibly have anything to do with a certain November election, could it?

By David Cote

Sara Bareilles Makes a Home on Broadway With ‘Into the Woods’

"I grew up a theater kid," says Sara Bareilles, now on Broadway in 'Into the Woods.' "That was where I found my footing as a performer."

By Harry Haun

David Byrne Shows Us His — and Invites Us to Build Our Own — ’American Utopia’

By Billy McEntee

Star-Studded Cast Explains How ‘Frozen’ Broke the Broadway Mold

By Harry Haun

Cobie Smulders: The Laughter Is Present

By John Bonazzo

On a Clear Day Is Nothing but 'Boo' Skies

By Rex Reed

Hair Offers a Little Summer Love-In at the St. James Theater

By Jesse Oxfeld

Theater: Green Day’s Soldier Stark Sands

By Alexandria Symonds

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