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.