Sam H. Harris Theatre - Bill Morrison collection, courtesy of the Shubert Archive.

Sam H. Harris Theatre

226 W. 42nd St., New York, NY
Seats (approximate)
1200
Built
1914
Closed
1933
Demolished
1996

ABOUT THIS THEATRE

Previously
known as
Previously known as
Cohan and Harris
Candler Theatre
Description
Thomas W. Lamb, architect. Built by Coca-Cola magnate Asa Candler and leased to George M. Cohan and Sam H. Harris until 1920, when Cohan and Harris ended their partnership and Harris kept the theatre, renaming it for himself. In 1926, Harris sold it to the Shuberts, who lost it in their 1933 bankruptcy claim. It became a movie house from 1933 to 1978. It was demolished in 1996 to make way for the New 42nd Street. In 2000, it became part of Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum.
Media
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LIST OF PRODUCTIONS

  • Candler Theatre
    Opened May 14, 1914
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    Named 1914
    Named 1914
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    Justice
    Apr 03, 1916 - Jul 1916
    Written by John Galsworthy
    Play Original
    Play Original
    The House of Glass
    Sep 01, 1915 - Apr 1916
    Written by Max Marcin
    Play Original
    Play Original
    On Trial
    Aug 19, 1914 - Jul 1915
    Play Original
    Play Original