The entire film is shot in and round the classic New Amsterdam Theatre on 42nd street in NYC. Originally build in the 20's and used for the famous Ziegfeld Follies. It is now owned by Disney and totally refurbished.
Louis Malle, Wallace Shawn and Andre Gregory also collaborated in My Dinner with Andre (1981). Shawn and Gregory also worked together in A Master Builder (2013).
Louis Malle and Wallace Shawn also worked in Atlantic City (1980), My Dinner with Andre (1981) and Crackers (1984).
One of a handful of American movies directed by French director Louis Malle which signify a place in the film's title. The pictures include Alamo Bay (1985), Atlantic City (1980) and Vanya on 42nd Street (1994).