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1. • • The genesis of New York’s theater district began in the late 19th century as theaters started clustering around the Times Square area, giving rise to what would become known as Broadway. This era saw the rise of vaudeville and the musical revue, precursors to the modern musical.
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   What was New York's theater district like a hundred years ago?

   • A photo of the famous “Astro Theater” in the theater district of New York City in 1906. With the theater itself, as well as the busyness of the street and surrounding establishments, it helps give a sense of what the Theater District was like over a hundred years ago.

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   How did New York become a theater district?

   • The genesis of New York’s theater district began in the late 19th century as theaters started clustering around the Times Square area, giving rise to what would become known as Broadway. This era saw the rise of vaudeville and the musical revue, precursors to the modern musical.

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   What is the history of Broadway and New York theater?

   • The history of Broadway and New York theater is a story of continual evolution, reflecting the dynamic nature of American culture and society. Each era builds upon the last, contributing to a rich legacy that continues to captivate and inspire audiences around the world.

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   How did New York's theater system evolve?

   • This evolution can be divided into distinct eras, each marked by its own innovations, challenges, and iconic productions. The genesis of New York’s theater district began in the late 19th century as theaters started clustering around the Times Square area, giving rise to what would become known as Broadway.

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3. blogs.shu.edu › broadway-and-the-theater-districtBroadway and the Theater District – History of New York City

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   Apr 24, 2020 · A photo of the famous “Astro Theater” in the theater district of New York City in 1906. With the theater itself, as well as the busyness of the street and surrounding establishments, it helps give a sense of what the Theater District was like over a hundred years ago.

4. www.timessquarenyc.org › broadway › historicalHistorical Highlights of the Theater District | Times Square NYC

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   The December 11, 1995 opening and dedication of The New Victory - New York's oldest active theater - has marked a new era for 42nd Street. For more than one hundred years, the theater has symbolized, and survived, the mercurial fortunes of this fabled street.

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   The genesis of New York’s theater district began in the late 19th century as theaters started clustering around the Times Square area, giving rise to what would become known as Broadway. This era saw the rise of vaudeville and the musical revue, precursors to the modern musical.

6. www.mcny.org › story › dazzling-dirty-and-back-againFrom Dazzling to Dirty and Back Again: A Brief History of ...

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   Museum of the City of New York. 29.100.1182 George M. Cohan’s position in Times Square re-emphasizes the districts long association with theater. By World War I, most legitimate theaters had moved to Times Square from former entertainment districts further downtown.

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7. untappedcities.com › 2014/10/01 › vintage-photos-theVintage Photos: The Evolution of Times ... - Untapped New York

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   3 days ago · The New York Theatre Company building on Broadway between 44th and 45th Street was built by Oscar Hammerstein in 1894, as the Lyric Theatre. Just across from the Hotel Astor, the large building ...

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8. storymaps.arcgis.com › stories › a06e7cace1ee465bacTHE CITY PERFORMS: AN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY OF NYC THEATERS

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   Nov 25, 2022 · THE CITY PERFORMS: AN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY OF NYC THEATERS. An interactive, spatiotemporal story map of theater buildings in the five boroughs of NYC, from the colonial period to the present.

9. www.nytimes.com › 2004/04/08 › nyregion100 Years Ago, an Intersection's New Name: Times Square

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   Apr 8, 2004 · By James Barron. April 8, 2004. One hundred years ago today, New York City renamed the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue. The headline the next morning told the story: ''Times...