Built 1910 as "Globe Theatre" by Carrer & Hastings for Charles Dillingham. Opened 10 Jan 1910 with George Ade and Gustave Luders's "The Old Town". 1416 seats. Used for musical performances. 1932 converted into a cinema. 1957-1958 rebuilt by Roche & Roche for Robert Dowling and the City Playhouses Group. Re-opened 5 May 1958 as "Lunt-Fontanne Theatre" with Dürrenmatt's "Besuch der Alten Dame" (The Visit), featuring Alfred Lunt and Lynne Fontanne in their Broadway farewell appearance. 1973 purchased by the Nederlander Organization.

Notable world premieres:

• Vincent Youmans: No, no, Nanette (16 Sep 1925)
• Richard Rodgers/Oscar Hammerstein II: The Sound of Music (16 Nov 1959)