August Wilson Theatre

Experience the historic grandstand of The August Wilson Theatre. In the 1980s and 1990s, the August Wilson Theatre underwent two significant renovations and was renamed The Virginia Theatre. In 2005, it was again renamed in honor of August Wilson, making it the first Broadway theatre named after a Black playwright. The theatre has hosted award winning productions, including Jersey Boys, Mean Girls, Pass Over, the 2021 revival of Funny Girl, and the production of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club.