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}} The Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (formerly the Biltmore Theatre) is a Broadway theatre located at 261 West 47th Street in Midtown Manhattan. ==History== Designed by architect Herbert J. Krapp for impresario Irwin Chanin, it opened on December 7, 1925, with the play ''Easy Come Easy Go''. With a seating capacity of 903, it was one of Broadway's smaller venues. The theatre was used by Federal Theatre's Living Newspaper project in the 1930s. CBS leased it for use as a radio and television studio from 1952 until 1961. The producer David Cogan acquired the Biltmore in 1958.〔(David Cogan, 'A Raisin in the Sun' Producer, Dies at 78 )〕 In 1968, the groundbreaking rock musical ''Hair'' opened at the theatre. In 1986, Cogan sold the Biltmore to developer Samuel Pfeiffer in 1986.〔(Biltmore Theater's Owner Rejects $5.25 Million Offer )〕 In 1987, a fire struck the Biltmore. The blaze, which was later determined to be an act of arson, destroyed the interior. After the fire, the building sat vacant for fourteen years, suffering more structural damage from water and vandals. Most plans proposed for its future use – such as a showcase for "Best of Broadway" revues – were rejected since its New York City landmark designation required it to operate only as a legitimate Broadway house if renovated. In 1993, the Nederlander Organization and Stewart F. Lane acquired the Biltmore; after being unable to secure a deal with theatre unions, the theatre was sold to developer Joseph Moinian.〔(Nederlanders and Partner Buy the Biltmore Theater )〕〔(43-Story Hotel Planned Over Shuttered Biltmore Theater )〕 In 2001, the property became operated by the Manhattan Theatre Club as a permanent home for its productions.〔(Dawning of a New Age for the Biltmore )〕 Surviving sections of the original theatre were restored by Polshek Partnership Architects (plasterwork restored by EverGreene Architectural Arts), and missing parts were reconstructed. With 622 seats the new Biltmore has about two-thirds of the capacity of the old, although it now boasts modern conveniences such as elevators and meeting rooms. The Biltmore's landmarked features, such as the proscenium arch, dome, staircases and a vaulted second-floor gallery, were restored or replicated. The theatre was renamed the "Samuel J. Friedman Theatre" in a dedication ceremony held on September 4, 2008. The new name honors Broadway publicist Samuel J. Friedman.〔Jones, Kenneth.("Broadway's Biltmore Becomes the Friedman on Sept. 4" ), playbill.com, September 4, 2008〕 The Manhattan Theatre Club took ownership of the Samuel J. Friedman in October 2008.〔( Big News! Press Agent Gets Name in Lights )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Samuel J. Friedman Theatre」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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