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Princess Theatre (New York, 29th Street)

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Princess Theatre was a Broadway theatre located at 29th Street and Broadway in Manhattan, New York City.Built as a billiard parlor, the theatre was first named San Francisco Minstrels Music Hall in 1875, where it presented minstrel shows. After this, it was renamed several times, including Hermann's Gaiety Theatre, Jack's Theatre, Theatre Comique and Jonah Theatre. In 1902, the Shuberts leased it and renamed it the Princess Theatre.The building was demolished and made into retail shops in 1907.

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Princess Theatre (New York, 29th Street)
West 29th Street, New York Manhattan

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