Opened in 1913, the theater was designed by Henry Beaumont Herts in the Italian Renaissance style and was built for the Shubert brothers. The venue was originally operated by Winthrop Ames, who named it for 19th-century American actor Edwin Booth.
Established in 1913, this theater was created by Henry Beaumont Herts in an Italian Renaissance design, specifically built for the Shubert brothers. Initially managed by Winthrop Ames, it was initially called after a famous 19th-century American actor, Edwin Booth.