Avon Theatre

Opened in 1921 as the Klaw Theatre, named for its owner, producer Marc Klaw.

The theatre was renamed the Avon in 1928.

In 1934 it became the CBS Radio Playhouse No. 2

In 1953 CBS sold the theatre to a hotel chain and it was intended a hotel would be built above the theatre. Nothing came of this project and the theatre was demolished to be replaced by a parking structure.

Past productions

The Pursuit of Happiness 9^th October 1933 – May 1934.
Hay Fever 29^th December 1931 – March 1932.
Three Times The Hour, Brock Pemberton 25^th August – 1^st September 1931.
Scotch Mist 20^th September – October 1926.
Meet the Wife 26^th November 1923 – June 1924.

251 W. 45^th Street, New York
Opened 2^nd March 1921
Closed 1954

Also called

Klaw Theatre, New York (2^nd March 1921 – June 1929)

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