The Brooks Atkinson Theatre was renamed the Lena Horne Theatre in honor of the iconic entertainer and civil rights activist, becoming the first Broadway theatre to be named for a Black woman. The formal celebration will happen Tuesday, 47th Street.
Co-produced by Christina Selby and Jacquelyn Bell, the ceremony included special performances, remarks, and an unveiling of the new marquee, kicking off with a DJ’d block party to celebrate the occasion. Joining in the celebration were stars and luminaries from the Broadway and entertainment communities.
As the first Black woman ever to be nominated for a TONY Award for Leading Actress in a Musical, Horne also had a special history within the Nederlander family. James L. Nederlander’s father, James M. Nederlander, was instrumental as one of the lead producers ofwhich played at the Nederlander Theatre in 1981. The show was an instant success and was extended to a full year run, garnering Horne a special Tony Award and two Grammy Awards for the cast recording of her show., was built in 1926.
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