The National Theatre opened in 1921, financed by theatre agent Walter C. Jordan and designed by William Neil Smith. It soon became the southernmost Broadway theatre as other nearby venues faced demolition. In 1959 impresario Billy Rose purchased and renamed the theatre for himself. In 1978 the Nederlander Organization purchased and refurbished it, renaming it the Trafalgar. Two years later it was renamed in honor of founder David T. Nederlander.
| Nederlander Theatre | 1980 |
| Trafalgar Theatre | 1979 |
| Billy Rose Theatre | 1959 |
| National Theatre | 1921 |
| Apr 3, 1979 - | The Nederlander Organization | |
| Apr 3, 1979 - Jun 27, 1980 | Ray Cooney | |
| Apr 3, 1979 - Jun 27, 1980 | Laurie Marsh | |
| Feb 10, 1966 - Apr 3, 1979 | The Billy Rose Foundation | |
| Oct 18, 1959 - Feb 10, 1966 | Billy Rose | |
| Dec 1, 1927 - Oct 20, 1931 | Shubert Theatre Corporation | |
| Sep 1, 1921 - Dec 31, 1927 | Walter C. Jordan | Theatre Owner |
| Sep 1, 1921 - Dec 31, 1927 | Messrs. Shubert (Lee and J. J.) | Theatre Operator |
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