By Rivea Ruff· Updated October 19, 2022
For the first time in history, Broadway’s famed row of theaters will now have a Black woman’s name immortalized in its ranks.
The Nederlander Organization announced today that on November 1, the Brooks Atkinson Theatre will officially be renamed the Lena Horne Theatre, in honor of the legendary entertainer.
Located at 256 West 47th Street, the theater has been host to productions such as