LONDON — The Duke of York's theatre in London's West End will be renamed the Tom Stoppard theatre. The renaming honors playwright Tom Stoppard, who died in November at the age of 88.

The theatre is currently presenting Carrie Cracknell's revival of Stoppard's 1993 play, Arcadia. Stoppard had a production of Rock'n'Roll at the Duke of York's theatre in 2006, and Arcadia was also staged there in 2009.

Sabrina Stoppard, the playwright's wife, said: "Tom was in his element whenever he had a play on in the West End, so I am thrilled to bits that this theatre will be named after him. It means that his memory will live on, not just through his plays, but also through this building."

Melanie Smith, global CEO of ATG Entertainment, which operates the theatre, said: "We are proud to be the custodians of such a historic theatre, and believe today's announcement recognises the significant impact Sir Tom Stoppard has made to British theatre ... We look forward to welcoming audiences to the current run of Arcadia, and to future productions that continue to celebrate his lasting influence."

Stoppard died just before rehearsals began for the Arcadia production at the Old Vic. Carrie Cracknell, the director, wrote: "His work ethic remained resolutely undimmed – engaging in each casting decision and wanting to discuss his beautiful, complex and multilayered play." Cracknell also wrote: "His loss will be felt keenly by the whole company."

The current production of Arcadia transferred from the Old Vic, where it was nominated for best revival at the Olivier awards. Isis Hainsworth, who is reprising her role as Thomasina Coverly in the West End transfer, was nominated for best actress in a supporting role at the Olivier awards. The Duke of York's theatre is situated on St Martin's Lane and was originally known as the Trafalgar Square theatre before being renamed the Duke of York's in 1894 for King George V.