National Black Theatre Way (Manhattan)
Present name:Fifth Avenue
Location:Between 125th Street and 126th Street
Honoree: The National Black Theatre was founded in 1968 by dancer/actress Barbara Ann Teer (1937-2008). Since its inception NBT has produced over 300 plays, primarily by black artists, and its productions have toured throughout the U.S. and abroad. NBT operates out of its own building at 2031 Fifth Avenue.
LL:1994/11