The Venue

Discover the History of the Walter Kerr Theatre: A Broadway Icon

A Dynamic Entertainment Venue

The Walter Kerr Theatre became an essential location for early television broadcasts: In 1939, CBS leased the theatre, followed by NBC in 1940. After briefly returning to live performances in 1942, the theatre was leased again, this time to the Blue Network, for the first major televised radio program, Radio Hall of Fame. In the late 1940s, ABC took over operations, reinforcing the theatre’s critical role in the development of broadcasting.

 

A Stage for Award-Winning Productions

The Walter Kerr Theatre has been the home of seven Tony Award® winners for Best Play — the most of any Broadway theater. These iconic productions include Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, Angels in America: Perestroika, Love! Valour! Compassion!, Proof, Take Me Out, Doubt, and Clybourne Park.

Additionally, the theatre has hosted two Tony Award winners for Best Musical: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and the current hit Hadestown (the longest-running show in Walter Kerr Theatre history). The theatre also hosted the original Tony-winning run of Springsteen on Broadway, adding to its legacy as a venue for groundbreaking performances.

 

Experience the Magic of the Walter Kerr Theatre

The Walter Kerr Theatre is a must-visit destination for theatre lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Whether you're enjoying the Tony Award-winning Hadestown or marveling at its storied past, this iconic venue continues to captivate audiences with its unparalleled legacy in Broadway history.