Vinton Freedley (November 5, 1891 – June 5, 1969)[2] was an American theater and television producer known for his productions of the works of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers and television shows such as Talent Jackpot and Showtime U.S.A.. Freedley was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He later became a member of the historic theatrical club, The Lambs in 1918 [3] Soon after graduating college, Freedley met Alexander A. Aarons with whom he formed a long term producing partnership.
Over the next ten years the pair produced some of the most important works in the Broadway musical canon, featuring some of the most famous songs ever to emerge from the Tin Pan Alley era, part of what is commonly referred to as "The Great American Songbook."
In 1928 Aarons and Freedley produced Here's Howe, featuring the music of Gus Kahn, Joseph Meyer, and Irving Caesar; Hold Everything!, with a score by Buddy DeSylva and Lew Brown; and Treasure Girl, with music by the Gershwins.
It is a Broadway theater on 52nd Street in New York City with a capacity that fluctuates between 1400 and 1500 depending on the seating configuration.