Hudson Theatre

== Hudson Theatre == The Hudson Theatre, a historic Broadway venue, is nestled just off Times Square on 44th Street, flanked by the Millennium Broadway Hotel and The Premier Hotel. It opened its doors on October 19, 1903, with the production of "Cousin Kate" featuring the renowned Ethel Barrymore. The theatre was the brainchild of Henry B. Harris, a prominent Broadway producer of the era. Its 100-foot long lobby was unprecedented for Broadway at the time of its opening. Over the years, the Hudson Theatre has seen a plethora of theatrical legends tread its boards, including Douglas Fairbanks, William Holden, Helen Hayes, Edward G. Robinson, and Dorothy Gish. Notably, Barbara Stanwyck and Judith Anderson both made their Broadway debuts at the Hudson. The theatre also played a pivotal role in television history when it hosted the first nationwide broadcast of "The Tonight Show" starring Steve Allen on September 27, 1956. In recognition of its architectural and historical significance, the Hudson Theatre was designated a landmark in 1987. == Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) == Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), founded in 1992 in the United Kingdom, has evolved to become the world's leading live-theatre company. With a mission to bring high-quality live entertainment to the widest possible audience, ATG operates across various facets of the theatre industry, including venue management, ticketing services, and show production. ATG manages a portfolio of 58 venues in Britain, the United States, and Germany. The company is known for revitalizing historic theatres, such as The Colonial Theatre in Boston and the Hudson Theatre in New York, restoring them to their original splendor and operational status. In the United States, ATG runs two Broadway theatres and manages additional venues in various cities including Brooklyn, New Orleans, San Antonio, Detroit, San Francisco, Boston, and Sugar Land, Texas. It also operates the Lyric Theatre on Broadway and the Curran Theater in San Francisco, both of which present "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." ATG's online ticketing platforms, particularly ATGtickets.com, attract over 40 million unique visitors annually. The company expanded its ticketing operations to the US in 2017, serving six ATG venues. In March 2021, ATG's acquisitions included the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, the Golden Gate Theatre and Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco, and programming operations of the Detroit Opera House and Music Hall. In collaboration with leading producers and creative artists, ATG's venues offer a diverse array of entertainment, including long-running shows, star-led productions, and a variety of performances such as music concerts, comedy, dance, opera, and more. Its in-house producers have created many hit shows, with Broadway producing credits including "Plaza Suite," "David Byrne's American Utopia," "Betrayal," "Sea Wall/A Life," "Burn This," "Dear Evan Hansen," "Pretty Woman: The Musical," "A Doll's House Part 2," "Sunday in the Park with George," and "The King and I." For more information on Hudson Theatre, including ticket purchases, historic tours, and venue rental, or to learn about the staff and sign up for newsletters, visit the official website [www.atg.co.uk](http://www.atg.co.uk/) or contact the theatre directly through the provided contact information. Copyright 2023 - The Ambassador Theatre Group