GAIETY THEATER . 1547 Broadway, between 45th and 46th Streets. Architects: Herts & Tallant. Opening: September 4, 1909; The Fortune Hunter.
Klaw and Erlanger built the Gaiety for George M. Cohan, who shared in its management. The theater was noted for several architectural features. The audience area was built in what was known as the mushroom
design, which reflected its configuration. The theater was also noted for the absence of pillars holding up the balcony, which in earlier theaters...