The American Theater Hall of Fame in New York City, New York, was founded in 1972. Earl Blackwell was the first head of the organization's Executive Committee. In an announcement in 1972, he said that the new Theater Hall of Fame would be located in the Uris Theatre (then under construction, now the Gershwin).
The American Theater Hall of Fame in New York City, New York, was established in 1972. Earl Blackwell headed the organization's Executive Committee from its inception. In a statement made in 1972, he declared that the new Theater Hall of Fame would be situated in the Uris Theatre (then under construction, now the Gershwin).