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The Houses · New York

New Amsterdam Theatre

Est. 1903
New Amsterdam Theatre
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Opened in 1903 and tied as one of the oldest active Broadway houses; it was the home of the Ziegfeld Follies from 1913. It later operated as a movie theatre before Disney restored and reopened it in 1997. The Lion King opened the Disney era, followed by Mary Poppins and Aladdin.

Getting there

The house is in the Theater District, within walking distance of the Times Square-42nd Street subway and transit hub.

On now

Aladdin

Musical · New Amsterdam Theatre · New York · Running

Opens 2014-03-20