The City And The Theatre: The History Of New York Playhouses: A 250 Year Journey From Bowling Green To Times Square Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Remarkably well researched and immensely entertaining, this definitive history of theater in New York City spans more than three centuries and relates the development of theater to the social, political, economic, and cultural climate of the time. Readers learn that it was in 1699 that a petition was first made for a license to perform plays in Manhattan and that 30 years later the first theater opened in Manhattan. From colonial New York, the story continues through the 20th century to the birth, and rebirth, of the theater district in Times Square and the revitalization of 42nd Street in the mid-1990s. An A to Z listing of every Broadway theater ever to exist is also included. Each listing features a photograph or illustration of the theater, its address, the architect, the opening production, historical information, and, if applicable, when the theater was demolished.• From an award-winning author and internationally known expert on American theater history• The definitive history of theater in New York City• Features rare archival photos and never-before-published pen-and-ink drawings from the 1930s by Anthony F. Dumas• Advertising in Back Stage magazine
Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Back Stage Books; First Edition edition (June 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0823006379
ISBN-13: 978-0823006373
Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.2 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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While this book does provide some interesting information on the early history of professional theatre in NYC, the sections on later 19th and, more importantly, 20th century theatre is, at best, superficial and often inaccurate. If you're looking for good history, try the vastly superior "Lost Broadway Theatres" or "At This Theatre". I am truly amazed that such a book was ever reissued!
This is an excellent book for me an avid reader of theatre--particularlythe New York City--past & present. The book was written in 1973--still fascinating!
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