THE HISTORY OF THE BOSTON THEATRE, 1854-1901 IBD

Sinopsis

The History of the Boston Theatre, 1854-1901, by Eugene Tompkins, offers a comprehensive look at one of Boston?s premier performance venues during a vibrant period of American theater. From its opening to the turn of the century, the Boston Theatre hosted countless plays, operas, and performances, shaping the cultural landscape of the city and beyond. This meticulously researched volume details the theater?s architecture, management, and the notable productions and personalities that graced its stage. Tompkins, drawing upon his intimate knowledge of the theater world, provides a rich narrative filled with anecdotes, financial records, and critical reviews. He highlights the theater?s role in showcasing both established stars and emerging talents, contributing significantly to the development of American dramatic arts. This book is an invaluable resource for theater historians, students of Boston history, and anyone interested in the golden age of American stagecraft.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.