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The Houses · New York

Hayes Theater

Est. 1912
Hayes Theater
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Opened in 1912 as the Little Theatre, a small house built for producer Winthrop Ames. It was renamed for actress Helen Hayes in 1983, and Second Stage Theater acquired and renovated it, reopening it in 2018 as the Hayes Theater. At 597 seats it is the smallest Broadway house.

Getting there

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

On now

No production currently in the record at this house. The calendar carries what has been announced.