"Behind the Curtain" is a unique look at New York Citys earliest theatersthe birth of Broadwaythrough images of its locations, its builders and managers, and the actors who made history on its stages. Join downtown theater-maker Ralph Lewis of Peculiar Works Project for a virtual tour up Broadway and the Bowery from Lower Manhattan to Astor Place. Inspired by a rare 1851 book, "Before and Behind the Curtain" by William Knight Northall, Lewis shares the writers passion for the struggles and the growth of theater in New York City, from a single venue to an entire Theater District. See the sites today where the first theaters once stood, why they succeeded, and what became of them, with over-the-top anecdotes from the book and over 100 images. For anyone interested in American popular theater and its NYC history, this is the down-n-dirty story of how the Great White Way was born! All proceeds from this event will go to support the charitable programs of EAG and NYC's performing artists in need.Running time: 60 minutes
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HONOR
Gene Frankel Theatre (9/19 - 10/6) | ||
Kiss Me While We Have the Chance
The Green Room 42 (10/28 - 10/28) LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN
PHOTOS
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Harry reems Goes to Hollywood
Little Red Light Theatre (9/20 - 9/21) NEW MUSICAL | ||
Tin Church
Chain Theatre (10/23 - 11/23) NEW PLAY | ||
The Music of the Bard: Words & Music of Shakespeare in the Park 1956-1967
Joe's Pub (9/16 - 9/16) | ||
THE DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS IMPROV SHOW
BATSU! Theatre (11/18 - 11/18) | ||
'Twas the Night Before Kwanzaa
Black Spectrum Theatre Company (12/27 - 12/29) | ||
Le tour de France
Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center (2/26 - 2/26) | ||
Olivia O, The Musical
Chain Theater (9/29 - 9/29) | ||
The Vessel Project: Premiere + Workshop
Dixon Place (9/21 - 9/21) | ||
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