Cosmopolitan Theatre [New York City, US]
Cosmopolitan Theatre
Built 1902-1903 as Majestic Theatre by John H. Duncan for Pabst Brewing Company. Opened 21 Jan 1903 with the world premiere of the musical, The Wizard of Oz. Used for musical and drama performances. 1911 renamed Park Theatre. 1923 converted into a cinema/vaudeville theatre and re-opened as Cosmopolitan Theatre. From 1944, again used as a musical and drama theatre. 1949-1954 used as television theatre by NBC. Demolished 1954 in favour of the New York Coliseum convention center.