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 was founded by Earl Blackwell in 1972. He led the organization's Executive Committee from its inception, and in a statement made at that time, he announced that the new hall of fame would be located in the Uris Theatre (now known as the Gershwin), which was then under construction.