Of the 90 theaters built in the Times Square area since 1888, over half have since been lost through demolition or conversion to other uses, while some barely survive in varying stages of decay. The extensive redevelopment of Times Square by Disney has focused attention on the architectural glories of the Great White Way, as the recent and much-anticipated reopening of the Of the 90 theaters built in the Times Square area since 1888, over half have since been lost through demolition or conversion to other uses, while some barely survive in varying stages of decay. The extensive redevelopment of Times Square by Disney has focused attention on the architectural glories of the Great White Way, as the recent and much-anticipated reopening of the New Amsterdam Theater demonstrates. Princeton Architectural Press is pleased to announce a revised and updated edition of Lost Broadway Theatres, as part of the renewed interest in Broadway.Lost Broadway Theatres is the only definitive, comprehensive history of the New York playhouses of the past. Over fifty theaters, dating from the 1880s to the 1930s, are presented through brief histories and period photographs. Some of the theaters included are the Ziegfeld, the Lyric, Hammerstein's, and the Republic. This new edition includes additional photos and updated historical information on this fascinating piece of New York City's past. Emmy award-winner Nick van Hoogstraten has included two new theaters, the Biltmore and the Mark Hellinger, as well as images of newly restored theaters the New Amsterdam and the New Victory.
Lost Broadway Theatres
Of the 90 theaters built in the Times Square area since 1888, over half have since been lost through demolition or conversion to other uses, while some barely survive in varying stages of decay. The extensive redevelopment of Times Square by Disney has focused attention on the architectural glories of the Great White Way, as the recent and much-anticipated reopening of the Of the 90 theaters built in the Times Square area since 1888, over half have since been lost through demolition or conversion to other uses, while some barely survive in varying stages of decay. The extensive redevelopment of Times Square by Disney has focused attention on the architectural glories of the Great White Way, as the recent and much-anticipated reopening of the New Amsterdam Theater demonstrates. Princeton Architectural Press is pleased to announce a revised and updated edition of Lost Broadway Theatres, as part of the renewed interest in Broadway.Lost Broadway Theatres is the only definitive, comprehensive history of the New York playhouses of the past. Over fifty theaters, dating from the 1880s to the 1930s, are presented through brief histories and period photographs. Some of the theaters included are the Ziegfeld, the Lyric, Hammerstein's, and the Republic. This new edition includes additional photos and updated historical information on this fascinating piece of New York City's past. Emmy award-winner Nick van Hoogstraten has included two new theaters, the Biltmore and the Mark Hellinger, as well as images of newly restored theaters the New Amsterdam and the New Victory.
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Anthony McGill –
Sadly all these old Broadway theatres, built between 1882 and 1932 have either been demolished or revamped for other purposes. Most of the ninety represented in this excellent collector's edition were of architectural significance and well worth remembering. Unfortunately most fell victim to the march of time. Great selection of more than 250 rare photographs with some full page examples of these great structures, plus excellent historical notes on each theatre by the author and an appendix with Sadly all these old Broadway theatres, built between 1882 and 1932 have either been demolished or revamped for other purposes. Most of the ninety represented in this excellent collector's edition were of architectural significance and well worth remembering. Unfortunately most fell victim to the march of time. Great selection of more than 250 rare photographs with some full page examples of these great structures, plus excellent historical notes on each theatre by the author and an appendix with an extensive list of diagrams and plans. Pity no color photos but never-the-less an essential book for historians and admirers of famous old theatres symbolizing an age when Broadway really was the Great White Way and glittered from Times Square to Columbus Circle.
Kayla –
Been reading this one off and on. It was interesting, but it's 23 years old. It's way out of date. Been reading this one off and on. It was interesting, but it's 23 years old. It's way out of date.
Jimbo –
This is a particularly interesting historical look at Broadway and its theatres. The main focus (being from an architectural press) spends much time on the buildings themselves and the history of what, who, why, and where is great. I almost wish that the author worked with a theatre historian to beef up the theatre side which is as fascinating as the architectural components of the book.
Scott Fuchs –
My copy is from Princeton architectural Press. A beautiful package
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