Historic Photos of Broadway: New York Theater 1850-1970

Brand: TURNER

Binding: hardcover

Number Of Pages: 220

Release Date: 18-06-2008

Part Number: Refer to Sapnet.

Details: The history of theater in New York is captured in the images of the Billy Rose Theatre Division of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. From this valuable archive, author Leonard Jacobs spotlights the evolution of the world’s most storied dramatic community. Reaching from the 1850s to the recent past, these images give insight into the passion and character of the theaters, the performers, and the performances that have made Broadway the iconic cultural capital of theater. With hundreds of images, many never before published, Historic Photos of Broadway provides an intriguing look behind the scenes at the Booths and the Barrymores and every subject from the Alvin Theatre to the Ziegfeld Follies, giving those passionate about theater an irreplaceable glimpse into its humble beginnings and rise to greatness over the last two centuries.

EAN: 9781683369547

Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.9 x 1.0 inches

Languages: English