BROOKS ATKINSON THEATER. 256 W. 47th Street. Architect: Herbert J. Krapp . Original name: The Mansfield. Opening: February 15, 1926; The Night Duel .
The Brooks Atkinson Theater was originally owned by the Chanin brothers , who named it after actor Richard Mansfield . The Mansfield was the third theater built by the Chanins, but they lost them all in the Depression. The 999-seat house proved perfect for intimate dramas and small revues. In its early...