The Shuberts present : 100 years of American theater /

A tribute to the brothers Shubert and their entertainment dynasty, with sections on each of their Broadway theaters, including hundreds of detailed historical and contemporary architectural photographs, production stills, gatefolds, memorabilia, and more.

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Main Author: Chach, Maryann (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Harry N. Abrams, 2001.
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Table of Contents:
  • Foreword / by Gerald Schoenfeld
  • Preface: the Shubert Archive
  • Introduction
  • Interlude: the Shubert family
  • Interlude: behind the scenes of "The New York Review"
  • The 44th Street theaters: Belasco Theatre. Broadhurst Theatre. Interlude: the Shuberts' war efforts. Majestic Theatre. Shubert Theatre. Interlude: Shubert Alley
  • The 45th Street Theaters: Booth Theatre. Golden Theatre. Interlude: the Shubert Operetta. Imperial Theatre. Lyceum Theatre. Interlude: costume and set designs. Music Box Theatre. Plymouth Theatre. Royale Theatre. Interlude: Herbert J. Krapp and the architecture of theaters
  • The 47th, 48th, and 49th Street theaters: Ambassador Theatre. Barrymore Theatre. Interlude: sheet music. Cort Theatre. Longacre Theatre. Interlude: the Shuberts and the movies.
  • The 50th and 51st Street theaters: Broadway Theatre. Winter Garden Theatre. Interlude: the Shubert Revues
  • Former and out-of-town theaters: Former New York theaters. Interludes: the Kirchner paintings. Out-of-town theaters
  • Afterword: Shubert and the future of American theater / by Hugh Hardy
  • Past and present theaters.