The Shuberts built the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (formerly the Plymouth) along with the contiguous Broadhurst in 1917. The playhouse was initially leased to producer Arthur M. Hopkins who achieved much success in booking it. It was renamed the Gerald Schoenfeld in 2005 to honor the late chairman of the Shubert Organization.
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Fri, Nov 4, 2011 – Sat, June 9, 2012 At the height of the Great Depression, two small-town kids from the middle of nowhere became the biggest names in all of America. The new musical stars Laura Osnes and Jeremy Jordan. Featuring music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde), lyrics by Tony and Oscar winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard, “Born Free”).