The 5th avenue theatre opened in 1926 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Throughout the years it has been known to have some high profile visitors in the audience including Bill Gates, Johnny Cash, Adam Sandler, and Bill Cosby among many others. The theatre has been known as a place to perform high profile plays before they are performed on Broadway. They have around 7 shows per year that are performed several times a week for a length of about a month or so. See the Fifth Avenue calendar for a list of future performances. They also provide a free 20minute tour where you can learn about the theatre's history and architecture.