Where Theatre Once Stood, a Hotel Looms

The Marriot Marquis in Times Square is known to many as one of the largest hotels in Manhattan, but to theatre-lovers it is known as the former site of the Helen Hayes Theatre. We revisit what made the theatre special — so special, in fact, that it inspired protests when developers announced it was going to be torn down.

Nov 01, 2011 | Categories: Land, Theater District | Tags: Follies, Helen Hayes, Marriot Marquis, theater | Comments Off on Where Theatre Once Stood, a Hotel Looms