"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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Broadway Magic Hour
Broadway Comedy Club (9/30 - 12/30) | |
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Strawberry Fields: Berry Christmas, Darling
Green Room 42 (12/18 - 12/18) HOLIDAY SHOW | |
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Always Young The Musical
Theater For The New City (1/15 - 2/1) NEW MUSICAL | |
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Down Once More
Teatro Latea (12/15 - 12/21) | |
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Lobby Hero
Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island (1/9 - 1/25)
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Water for Elephants
Proctors (4/7 - 4/12) | |
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Jane Eyre in Concert
David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center (2/15 - 2/15) | |
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Hadestown at Walter Kerr Theatre
Walter Kerr Theatre (11/13 - 2/5) | |
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Global Dance Circle for Social Change, Part 9: Celebration!
Mark DeGarmo Dance (12/17 - 12/17) | |
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VOLTA
Stella Adler Studio (1/16 - 1/16)
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