Opening in 1927, this Broadway theater was named as a gesture to the London playhouse of the same name. The St. James presented the world premiere of Rodgers and Hammerstein's first collaboration
Oklahoma! Other noteworthy shows were
The King and I with Yul Brynner,
Hello Dolly and the revival of
Gypsy starring Tyne Daly. The best seats are located in Row F, seats 113 and 114, as well as Rows A through C in the mezzanine. The theater has a seating capacity of 1,644 for plays and 1,628 for musicals.
Directions:
The St. James Theater is located between Broadway and Eighth Avenue.
Transportation:
Take the A, C, E trains to 42nd Street;
1, 2, 3, 9, 7, N, R, S trains to 42nd Street-Times Square.
