Could the Ed Sullivan Theatre return to Broadway? - Page 2
Could the Ed Sullivan Theatre return to Broadway?
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#25Could the Ed Sullivan Theatre return to Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/25 at 11:55am
Makes total sense, thanks!
KrupYou
Understudy Joined: 7/5/25
#26Could the Ed Sullivan Theatre return to Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/25 at 2:57pm
ALW has been trying to purchase a Broadway theatre for years.
Crusty Bagel
Swing Joined: 7/27/25
#27Could the Ed Sullivan Theatre return to Broadway?
Posted: 7/29/25 at 12:02am
You can see parts of the theater
saxpower
Featured Actor Joined: 9/14/16
#28Could the Ed Sullivan Theatre return to Broadway?
Posted: 7/29/25 at 1:35pm
Much of the "restored" stained glass would have to be replaced sincie it has Colbert's face and the CBS logo. Easily enough done, but an expense.
Could a new owner buy the building, operate the theatre, and lease the office space? I think Roundabout did something like that for the Sondheim.
If it did become a Broadway Theatre again, keep the Ed Sullivan name. He was before my time but I do know he regularly brought broadway performers to his show.
#29Could the Ed Sullivan Theatre return to Broadway?
Posted: 7/29/25 at 1:45pm
Crusty Bagel said: "
It’s already had such a long history with CBS, they might just want to keep it and use it for some new morning show or something."
Their morning show just retreated from its Times Square studios back to West 57th. Safe to say they're not investing in any more real estate than necessary, unless they plan to own and lease.
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Crusty Bagel
Swing Joined: 7/27/25
#30Could the Ed Sullivan Theatre return to Broadway?
Posted: 7/29/25 at 1:52pm
They could own it and have one of the big three landlords operate it. I could also see Disney interested in buying it
#31Could the Ed Sullivan Theatre return to Broadway?
Posted: 7/29/25 at 2:25pm
If it does become reintegrated as a Broadway house, I truly hope whoever ultimately owns and operates the space configures it as a flexible theater. We desperately NEED more unconventional Broadway houses.
Any show with unconventional staging must currently cross their fingers that Circle in the Square becomes available, though it's small maximum capacity makes it a financial no-go for so many productions, OR they embark on a costly gut renovation of an existing proscenium house which makes financial success near-impossible (see: Great Comet, Here Lies Love, Cabaret at Kit Kat Club). Imagine if we had a larger Broadway theater that could be easily reconfigured for a thrust stage, or theater in the round, on-stage seating, or any other unconventional, immersive setup? Please Broadway gods (landlords), give us a flex space!
Crusty Bagel
Swing Joined: 7/27/25
#32Could the Ed Sullivan Theatre return to Broadway?
Posted: 7/29/25 at 2:30pm
Someone just needs to build a new theater for that. I hope the Ed Sullivan will be restored to its former glory.
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