Built 1926 by Rapp & Rapp as part of the "New Masonic Building and Oriental Theater" complex, on the former site of the "Colonial Theatre" (opened 1903 as "Iroquois Theatre", demolished 1926). Opened 1926 as a cinema, also occasionally used for live performances. Closed 1981. Re-opened 1990 as a live theatre named "The Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre". 2019 renamed "James M. Nederlander Theatre" in honour of the American impresario, James M. Nedelander (1922-2016). 2253 seats.

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