Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/gerald-schoenfeld-theatre

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre built?1917
2. What is the architectural style?Neoclassical facade, Adam style interior
3. What is the seating capacity?1,079 seats across two levels
4. Who designed the theatre and what style is it?Architect Herbert J. Krapp designed it. The outside is neoclassical and the inside is decorated in the Adam style with detailed plasterwork.
5. Why was the theatre renamed in 2005?It was renamed to honor Gerald Schoenfeld, a key leader in the Shubert Organization, recognizing his contributions to Broadway.

Proscenium Arch: The architectural frame surrounding the stage opening in a theater, separating the stage from the auditorium.
Shubert Organization: A major American theater owner and producer, historically influential in the Broadway theater industry.
Adam Style: An 18th-century neoclassical interior design style characterized by delicate ornamentation, plasterwork, and classical motifs.