1851
8 shows opened on Broadway in 1851.
Faustus, by George Soane, opened January 13, 1851 at Broadway Theatre and ran 41 performances.
Opened in 1851
JanuaryFebruaryAprilJuneDecember
January: 2 openings
| January 13, 1851 | Faustus Broadway Theatre, Broadway | 41 perf. |
| January 15, 1851 | The Andalusian Broughams Lyceum Theatre, Broadway |
February: 2 openings
| February 10, 1851 | The World's Fair Broughams Lyceum Theatre, Broadway | 20 perf. |
| February 15, 1851 | The World's Fair, or, London in 1851 Burtons Chambers Street Theatre, Broadway |
April: 2 openings
| April 7, 1851 | The Spirit of the Air Broughams Lyceum Theatre, Broadway | 13 perf. |
| April 7, 1851 | The Vision of the Sun Broadway Theatre, Broadway | 30 perf. |
June: 1 opening
| June 2, 1851 | Azael, The Prodigal Broadway Theatre, Broadway | 19 perf. |
December: 1 opening
| December 1, 1851 | Ingomar Broadway Theatre, Broadway |