theaters

The OP spectacles / Cruikshank del., British Cartoon Print

Satire showing head of Clifford with two circles representing huge spectacles, "Old house old prices & no private boxes" and "Old house old prices & no pigeon holes," over his eyes. Each circle contains a symme... More

[The interior of a kabuki theater]

Print shows a full audience of men and women at a kabuki theater. Adachi modern reprint (Showa). Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Façade du théatre; rue des réservoirs.

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Aveline Pierre le Vieux - [Les noces de Pelée et de Thétis]

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2 Trumpeters (The Blended Rose)

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De Vrede, als uit den hemel nederdalende, vertoond by het weder openen...

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15-Belgium - Drawing. Public domain image.

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4-Italy - Drawing. Public domain image.

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132 - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Title page: volume IV, 'The Antiquities of Rome by Giambatista Piranes...

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Utagawa Toyoharu - Ukie sakaicho fukiyacho kaomise yoshibai no zu

Print shows a crowded street through the gates to the theater district. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: horizontal Oban Nishik... More

Romeo and Juliet: a tragedy, play by William Shakespeare

Measure for measure by William Shakespeare

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As you like it: a comedy, play by William Shakespeare

The tempest : a comedy, play by William Shakespeare

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The first part of Henry IV, play by William Shakespeare

As you like it: A comedy, play by William Shakespeare

Coming out of the theatre, Thomas Rowlandson

Piazza Covent Garden Courtesy of Boston Public Library Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known for his humor, caricatures, satirical drawings, and watercolo... More

A side box, British Cartoon Print

Two elegantly-dressed women seated in theater box, with man offering fruit to one woman. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).

The merry wives of Windsor: a comedy

The life and death of King John: a tragedy

The tragical history of King Richard III

Shakespeare's All's well that ends well

Ōshibai ukie no zu, Shun Ei Katsukawa

Print shows interior view of a theater with seating in the foreground and along the sides, and the stage in the background. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print sp... More

Angiolina Rainoldi, Erste charakter Tänzerinn des k. k. priv: Theaters...

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14-Australia - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Miseries of public places, 5, Thomas Rowlandson

Miseries of public places - Finding your carriage after the theater Courtesy of Boston Public Library Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known for his humor,... More

Sports of a country fair. Part the third.

The interior of another booth-theatre ; the play is interrupted ; the only performer on the stage is thrown into consternation, and the whole of the audience are dispersing in terror at an unexpected intruder. ... More

Sports of a country fair. Part the third.

The interior of another booth-theatre ; the play is interrupted ; the only performer on the stage is thrown into consternation, and the whole of the audience are dispersing in terror at an unexpected intruder. ... More

Sports of a country fair, Thomas Rowlandson

The sport in this case is accidental, and the amusement verges on peril of a terrible character. A temporary theatre, Cockburns Company, is on fire, and the spectators are escaping as best they may. The entranc... More

Pidgeon hole : A Covent Garden contrivance to coop up the gods

The miseries consequent on heat and crowding in a restricted space, as displayed in the Pigeon Hole Galleries of John Kemble's newly-constructed Drury Lane Theatre, gave rise to the present caricature. General ... More

A wood scene for toy theatre including rock wings, published by J. H. ...

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The Bear Garden, the Globe Theatre, Abraham Ortelius

Published two centuries after his death, this small print depicts Shakespeare's round, open-air Globe Theater situated on the Southwark side of the Thames River, as well as a neighboring arena, The Bear Garden.... More

Caricature, Dr. Syntax at the Opera., public domain cartoon image

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Covent Garden Theatre, London, circa 1821

Reproduction of drawing.

Miss Foote as Maria Darlington (in A Rowland for an Oliver)

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Theatrical reflection, or a peep at the looking glass curtain at the R...

Print shows the mirrored curtain reflecting the audience at the Royal Coburg Theatre (Old Vic Theatre) and Ramo Samee, a juggler, magician, and sword swallower, juggling on stage. Forms part of: British Cartoo... More

Commedia dell'arte - Polichinelle et grotesques.

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Wolves triumphant or A fig for public opinion / R C [Cruikshank]., Bri...

"A corner of the stage (right) at Drury Lane, with a section of the pit in the foreground (left). Kean, as Richard III, postures before his tent, frantically flourishing his sword, and exclaiming Richard is not... More

To Edward Hardwick, Esqre. & the Revd. G.C. Smith for their humane exe...

Print shows a view from the street of the ruins of the Brunswick Theatre, Wellclose Square, London, after it collasped on February 28th, 1828.

Theatre Royal (Liverpool, England) playbills: portfolio, 1829-1830

The Stedman Collection is a collection of materials related to the history of theater and the performing arts, housed at the New York Public Library (NYPL). The collection contains a wide range of materials, in... More

Adelphi Theatre playbills, 1830-1831

The Stedman Collection is a collection of materials related to the history of theater and the performing arts, housed at the New York Public Library (NYPL). The collection contains a wide range of materials, in... More

Liverpool (Eng.) theatres programs and ephemera, 1832-1838

The Stedman Collection is a collection of materials related to the history of theater and the performing arts, housed at the New York Public Library (NYPL). The collection contains a wide range of materials, in... More

Odeon, Tremont Theatre, Athenæum, Washington Statue

Print shows four vignettes of the Tremont Theatre, the Odeon theater, the Boston Athenaeum, and a statue of George Washington in Boston, Massachusetts. Illus. from: Bowen's picture of Boston, or, The citizen's... More

Dimostrazione dell odierno avanzo del Teatro di Pompeo

Plan, section and detail of the remains of seating. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

View of the Kabuki Theaters at Sakai-cho on Opening Day of the New Sea...

Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1797–1858 Tokyo (Edo)) Edo period (1615–1868)

Die Herren Lawrence und Redisha: erste Mimiker des Covent-Garden Theat...

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Liverpool (Eng.) theatres programs and ephemera, 1839-1850

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Cover page of Green's Scene for the production Jack Sheppard (Scene 1 ...

Grand escalier du nouvel opéra.

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Liverpool (Eng.) theatres programs and ephemera, 1842-1900

The Stedman Collection is a collection of materials related to the history of theater and the performing arts, housed at the New York Public Library (NYPL). The collection contains a wide range of materials, in... More

Jane Eyre playbill for the Victoria Theare.

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Liverpool (Eng.) theatres programs and ephemera, 1848-1858

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Afbeelding van de Schouwplaats, geduurende den Brand van den Shouwburg...

Print shows an interior view of a theater with flames emerging on the left, as the frightened audience rushes to escape, in Amsterdam, May 11, 1772.

Howard Athenaeum, Howard Street

Howard Athenaeum, Howard Street, built 1846 Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Decoration de Theatre du ballet de Thetis represente en machine au Pet...

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Ansicht des Theaters und Redouten-Saals zu Godesberg. Redoute et Theât...

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Theatre, south end, Stereoscope Card.19th century. Boston Public Libr...

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Cover of published version of toy theatre script Black-Eyed Susan in T...

Chestnut Street Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Photograph shows a street level view of the front facade of the Chestnut Street Theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with scaffolding on the right side. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson col... More

Japanese musical performance - New Bedford library collection

Hand colored black and white photo of geishas performing musical instruments on stage lit by paper lanterns; members of Asian audience, male and female, standing in front of stage in foreground. Courtesy of New... More

Sergei Rachmaninoff, New Bedford Massachusetts

Black and white photo of pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff playing on stage, taken from orchestra pit. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Japanese stage performance - New Bedford library collection

Hand colored black and white photo of geishas performing on stage lit by paper lanterns, floral scenic background; Asian male and female audience members are seated on floor in front of stage in foreground. Cou... More

Closing scene in "The Tempest" at the Boston Theatre

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Entrance to the new Boston Theatre, Washington Street

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Boston Museum, Tremont St. between Court and School Sts., built 1846

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Scene from The Enchanted Harp, at the Boston Museum

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Conflagration of the National Theatre, corner of Portland and Traverse...

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Arch Street Theatre. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Photo shows an exterior view of the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

Alphonse Legros - Le Théâtre de Polichinelle

"Le Théâtre de Polichinelle." Prologue in verse by Fernand Desnoyers, for the opening of the marionette theatre in the Garden of Tuileries, Paris, Poulet-Malassis and De Broise, 1861, in-8. Frontispiece represe... More

Alphonse Legros - Le Théâtre de Polichinelle

"Le Théâtre de Polichinelle." Prologue in verse by Fernand Desnoyers, for the opening of the marionette theatre in the Garden of Tuileries, Paris, Poulet-Malassis and De Broise, 1861, in-8. Frontispiece represe... More

Alphonse Legros - Le Théâtre de Polichinelle

"Le Théâtre de Polichinelle." Prologue in verse by Fernand Desnoyers, for the opening of the marionette theatre in the Garden of Tuileries, Paris, Poulet-Malassis and De Broise, 1861, in-8. Frontispiece represe... More

John Leech - Behind the scenes - Drawing. Public domain image.

Backstage, Mr. Punch in top hat and tails, looks at a gentleman identified as "Manager Pam," peeking through a hole in the curtain. Caption, inscribed below title, reads: Manager Pam (Peeping through the curtai... More

Old National Theatre (1852-1863), corner of Portland and Traverse Sts.

National Theatre, Portland and Traverse Sts., rebuilt 1853, burned 1863 Courtesy of Boston Public Library

National Theatre, Boston Massachusetts

National Theatre: Formerly the Warren Theatre Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Covent Garden Theatre: to be opened this evening

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Winter Garden & B'way New York City

Photograph shows street traffic and businesses on Broadway near the Winter Garden Theater and the Southern Hotel. The theater, renamed the Winter Garden in 1859, was destroyed by a fire in March 1867, which als... More

Palestine. Moabitez Theatre / Dumas.

Rubble and remains of the Moabitez (Moabites?) Theatre, possibly in Jordan. No. 401.

Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, Massachusetts

Black and white photo of Acushnet Avenue north of Beetle Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Tenements with storefront and businesses, including at left: Lafayette Jewelry Store at 1143, a candy store next door... More

Academy of Music, Fourteenth Street New York City

On mount: American Views. New York City. No. 335. Forms part of the Marian S. Carson Collection at the Library of Congress.

The Three Guardsmen, or, The Queen, the Cardinal, and the Adventurer: ...

Locket with portrait of his father worn by Edwin Booth when he perform...

Broadway, Reefton - Muir & Moodie, New Zealand

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Grand Opera House, New Bedford, MA

Grand Opera House, New Bedford, MA , later the site of the New Bedford Theater. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Liberty Hall, northwest corner of William St. and Purchase St., New Be...

Liberty Hall, northwest corner of William St. and Purchase St., New Bedford, MA. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Liberty Hall, corner of William St. and Purchase St., New Bedford, MA

Half-tone of Liberty Hall, corner of William St. and Purchase St., New Bedford, MA. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand / Burton Brothers Studio

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Foyer of Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica

Foyer of Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica. Courtesy of The Trustees of Reservations, Archives & Research Center

Howard Athenaeum - bill of sale - Fairbanks & Beard, 1862

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Theatre de L'Ambiq i.e. L'Ambigu Comique

Card number: "No. 588." Publisher attribution based on provenance. Gottheim collection code: GM 36. Forms part of the Larry Gottheim Collection of stereographs and other early photographs (Library of Congress)... More

Salem, 285 Essex Street, Mechanic Hall, 1839, burned in 1905

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The black crook, an original magical and spectacular drama in four act...

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Interior view of the Teatro alla Scala, Milan, Italy

In album: Browning Collection of Portraits, etc., p. 50 (top left). Color laser copy reference surrogate for LOT 6633 is available for use in the Prints and Photographs Reading Room (Filed with Finding Aids).

Sheet music - Public domain sheet music scan

Un dramma nuovo; dramma in 3 atti e 4 quadri

Selwyn Theatre: The cast of "Black Eyed Susan"

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Lima. The Theatre - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

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Booth's new theatre, Twenty-third Street and Sixth Avenue

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 13, no. 628 (1869 Jan. 9), p. 29. Print after a photograph by Rockwood.

[Ford's Theater, Washington, D.C.]. Washington DC sterescope card, 19t...

Stereograph shows front exterior of Ford's Theater. On mount recto: Sold only by Underwood & Underwood, Liverpool, New York, Chicago, Toronto, Ottawa, Kas, El Paso Tex. Source unknown; (DLC/PP-1970.025).

[Broadway near Grand St., New York City]

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