Historic Photos of Broadway: New York Theater 1850-1970

by Leonard Jacobs

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1683369548
• ISBN13: 9781683369547
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Turner
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 1.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.5" x 8.5"