Henry Miller's Theatre was a Broadway theatre at 124 W 43rd Street, between Broadway and 6th Avenue New York, NY. It was designed by architects Paul R. Allen, and Ingalls & Hoffman. Built by and named for actor-producer Henry Miller, whose producer son Gilbert purchased the house in 1930. Broadway theatre is often considered the highest professional form of theatre in the United States. ... New York, New York redirects here. ...

During its early years, Miller had difficulty finding a hit, but by 1926, a several-month long run of Noel Coward in his self-written play, The Vortex became the first on the Henry Miller's stage. 1926 was also the year Miller died, but the theater remained in his family. Sir Noel Peirce Coward (spelling his forename Noël with the diaeresis was an affectation of later life) (16 December 1899 – 26 March 1973) was an English actor, playwright, and composer of popular music. ...

From the 1930s until the early 1960s, the theater enjoyed its golden years, and the list of actors who played on its stage is impressive: Helen Hayes, Leslie Howard, Lillian Gish, Douglas Fairbanks, and Ruth Chatterton. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969, inclusive. ... Helen Hayes (October 10, 1900 - March 17, 1993) was an American actress whose successful and award-winning career spanned almost 70 years. ... See also Leslie Howard (Australian pianist) Leslie Howard (April 3, 1893 – June 1, 1943) was a British film actor. ... Lillian Gish Lillian Diana de Guiche (October 14, 1893 – February 27, 1993), was an Oscar-nominated American actress, better known as Lillian Gish. ... Douglas Fairbanks is a name shared by two actors, father and son: Douglas Fairbanks (1883-1939) and his son, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. ... Ruth Chatterton Ruth Chatterton (December 24, 1893 - November 24, 1961) was an American actress. ...

A porno movie venue in the 1960s, the space became later the disco Xenon. In 1997, it was renamed the Kit Kat Club for the Roundabout Theatre revival of Cabaret, the first musical to play this house, which was renamed The Henry Miller for the run of Urinetown. Cabaret is a 1966 Broadway musical, based on John Van Drutens play I Am a Camera, based in its turn on stories by Christopher Isherwood, with book by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and music by John Kander, produced and directed by Hal Prince and starring Bert Convy... Henry Millers Theatre 2003, Charles Shaughnessy. ...

Sadly, Henry Miller's Theatre was closed in late January, 2004, and has been demolished on March 2004 (except for its landmarked facade). A large office tower is being constructed on the site, and will include a new theater space.

External links

• Henry Miller Theatre at the Internet Broadway Database

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