A Pictorial History Of The American Theatre: 100 Years, 1860-1960 - Hardcover

by Daniel C. Blum (Author), Helen Hayes (Foreword by)

""A Pictorial History Of The American Theatre: 100 Years, 1860-1960"" is a comprehensive book that chronicles the evolution of American theatre over a century. It is authored by Daniel C. Blum, a renowned theatre historian and critic. The book features over 700 rare and iconic photographs, illustrations, and posters that capture the essence of the American theatre. The photographs are accompanied by detailed descriptions that provide insights into the history and culture of the time. The book covers the rise of vaudeville, burlesque, and musical theatre, as well as the emergence of Broadway as the epicenter of American theatre. It also includes profiles of legendary actors, playwrights, directors, and producers who shaped the American theatre, such as George M. Cohan, Ethel Barrymore, Tennessee Williams, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. ""A Pictorial History Of The American Theatre"" is a must-read for theatre enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural history of America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.