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A Glamorous History

The Hudson Theatre was built by Henry B. Harris, an up and coming producer who later perished aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic. The theatre was then managed by Harris’ wife, Irene Harris, the last known Titanic survivor to be rescued in a lifeboat, who went on to become the first woman ever to produce theatre in New York City. With over 90 plays performed on the Hudson Theatre stage in 20 years, it was known as one of the finest playhouses in the city. One such play, Hot Chocolates in 1929 introduced the world to Louis Armstrong who went on to become a legend in his own right.

In the 1950’s, the Hudson Theatre was home to NBC’s The Tonight Show with Steve Allen as host. During this time legends such as Bob Hope, Elvis Presley, Ernie Kovacs, Milton Berle, Sammy Davis Jr., Barbara Streisand and Vincent Price graced the theatre’s stage. The long-running daytime game show, The Price is Right also made its debut at the Hudson Theatre.

In recent years, the theatre has hosted a wide range of events and meetings including product launches by Microsoft®; American Idol® auditions; NBC’s Last Comic Standing; and Bill Maher’s “Victory Begins at Home” show, which was broadcasted on HBO®.

The Millennium Broadway Hotel’s management were hoping to recapture the elegance of turn-of-the-century New York City when they embarked on the restoration of their 102-year old historic landmark, the Hudson Theatre. They are getting that…and much more. Based on a lead from the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, internationally acclaimed restoration experts from Jablonski Berkowitz Conservation, Inc. conducted tests under the painted walls, where they discovered beautiful turquoise Tiffany glass mosaics that have been forgotten over the years.

Not that the Hudson Theatre didn’t already have a distinguished association with Tiffany, the world-famous designer who New Yorkers embrace as their own. The theatre, used by the Millennium Broadway for special events and corporate meetings and presentations, has Tiffany ceilings and spectacular chandeliers, all of which are being gloriously restored to original condition. The surprise was the extraordinary Tiffany mosaic tiles around the theatre’s proscenium arch and decorating the mezzanine and balconies that had been plastered and painted over. All are being lovingly brought back to their opening night appearance in 1903.

For more information, please contact:

Director of Catering
Gregory Materdomini
gmaterdomini@mill-usa.com
212-789-7502

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The Historic Hudson Theatre Hosts the Prestigious Writers Guild of America Awards on February 11, 2007

The historic and elegant Hudson Theatre at the Millennium Broadway Hotel was the scene of the 59th Annual Writers Guild of America (WGA) Awards on February 11th which honored films such as Little Miss Sunshine, The Queen, Babel, Stranger than Fiction and United 93. Attendees included host Tina Fey of Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock and actors Robert Duvall, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.

The WGA held simultaneous ceremonies at the Hudson Theatre in New York and the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City, Los Angeles. Writer-actor Robert Wuhl presided over the Los Angeles ceremony.

Award winners included Michael Arndt for Little Miss Sunshine, which garnered Best Original Screenplay, while William Monahan for Martin Scorsese's The Departed grabbed Best Adapted Screenplay.


Actor Robert Duvall and writer Alan Geoffrian at the Hudson Theatre at the Millennium Broadway on February 11th (CREDIT: Marion Curtis/StarPix)	Actress Sarah Jessica Parker and actor Matthew Broderick present an award at the Hudson Theatre on February 11th (CREDIT: Marion Curtis/StarPix)