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New York City has long been considered the leading American center for arts and culture. The arts, especially theater, constitute one of New York’s primary economic forces. Throughout the 20th century, the LGBT community has had a significant and disproportionate impact on the Broadway stage, even as the New York Legislature-enacted Wales Padlock Law (1927-1967) made it illegal for theaters to show plays that featured gay and lesbian characters (though some productions managed to get around this restriction). This curated collection spotlights the Broadway Theater District and its associations with major LGBT performers and creators.
Your Ad Here: Signage of the Early 1900's
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In 1835, artist and entrepreneur Jared Bell pioneered the large-format poster, which was rich with vivid colors to advertise a circus. By 1918, bold imagery and slogans calling attention to food, medicines, and entertainment filled New York's already saturated visual field.
Lyceum Theatre
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The Lyceum Theatre on 45th Street, which opened November 2, 1903 is the oldest continuously operating playhouse in Times Square Theatre District . Though the New Amsterdam Theatre and the Hudson Theatre opened earlier that same year, both spaces flirted with careers as movie theaters. The Lyceum holds the distinction of being the District’s oldest continually play-producing theatre, and in 1974, it was the first Broadway theater to be landmarked.
Lyceum Theatre
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Lyceum Theater ARCHITECT: Herts & Tallant DATE: 1902-03 STYLE: Beaux-Arts Among its important qualities, the Lyceum Theatre is the oldest playhouse in New York City still serving the legitimate stage. During its history, many notable actors and actresses have appeared there. It was designed in the ornate Beaux-Arts style by the noted theatre architects Herts & Tallant. It contains extensive and innovative theatrical facilities, and is visually dramatic, creating a special atmosphere contributing to the excitement of the theatre and recalling an exciting era in American theatrical history.
Lyceum Theatre
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Lyceum Theater Interior ARCHITECT: Herts & Tallant DATE: 1902-03 STYLE: Beaux-Arts The significant architectural features of this theatre include a lobby with a vaulted domed ceiling and murals, and an auditorium with an elaborate Beaux-Arts style proscenium arch, carved ornament, and elaborate and handsome ceiling. The arch also has flanking boxes covered by projecting hoods, each adorned with oversize gilded plaster swags and cartouches bearing the monogram “L.” The center of the proscenium arch is crowned by an enormous sculpture group representing ” Pallas-Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom, accompanied by Music and Drama.”
Lyceum Theatre
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Lyceum Theatre, 1977. The Lyceum Theatre is one of Broadway's longest continuously-operating venues. The Beaux-Arts theater, designed by Herts & Tallant, opened in November 1902 with a performance of The Proud Prince. In Edmund Vincent Gillon's 1977 photo, the marquee advertises "Your Arms Too Short to Box with God," a musical interpretation of the Book of Matthew for which Delores Hall won a Best Actress Tony.
Bright Lights, Big City
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New York is the city that never sleeps, and these photos prove it. If you were looking for a (neon) sign, we've got a few here!
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Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New), 149 West 45th Street. The procenium and curtain of the "new" Lyceum Theatre, located at 149 West 45th Street, New York City.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New), 149 West 45th Street.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New), 149 West 45th Street. The procenium and curtain of the "new" Lyceum Theatre, located at 149 West 45th Street, New York City.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New) 149 West 45th Street. The "new" Lyceum Theatre, located at 149 West 45th Street, under construction.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New), 149 West 45th Street. The auditorium of the "new" Lyceum Theatre, located at 149 West 45th Street, New York City.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New), 149 West 45th Street. Detailing over the procenium of the "new" Lyceum Theatre, located at 149 West 45th Street, New York City.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New) 149 West 45th Street. The proscenium and curtain of the Lyceum Theatre.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New) 149 West 45th Street. The auditorium of the Lyceum Theatre.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New) 149 West 45th Street. A lounge in the Lyceum Theatre.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New) 149 West 45th Street. The exterior of the Lyceum Theatre located at 149 West 45th Street as seen at night.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New) 149 West 45th Street. From the balcony of the "new" Lyceum Theatre.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New) 149 West 45th Street. The auditorium of the Lyceum Theatre.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New) 149 West 45th Street. The auditorium of the Lyceum Theatre.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New) 149 West 45th Street. A hallway and staircase on the mezzanine level at the Lyceum Theatre.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New) 149 West 45th Street. Photographs, Prints & Drawings Photographs, Prints & Drawings
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New) 149 West 45th Street. The entrance to the orchestra level of the Lyceum Theatre.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New) 149 West 45th Street. The "new" Lyceum Theatre, located at 149 West 45th Street, New York City.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New) 149 West 45th Street. The entrance to the orchestra level of the Lyceum Theatre.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New) 149 West 45th Street. Sculpted detailing above the proscenium of the Lyceum Theatre.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New) 149 West 45th Street. Photographs, Prints & Drawings Photographs, Prints & Drawings
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New) 149 West 45th Street. The "new" Lyceum Theatre, located at 149 West 45th Street, New York City.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New) 149 West 45th Street. The auditorium of the Lyceum Theatre showing the balconies and box seats at house right with a portion of the proscenium visible.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New), 149 West 45th Street. A lounge at the "New" Lyceum Theatre, located at 149 West 45th Street.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New), 149 West 45th Street. The auditorium of the "new" Lyceum Theatre, located at 149 West 45th Street, New York City.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New), 149 West 45th Street. Detailing over the procenium of the "new" Lyceum Theatre, located at 149 West 45th Street, New York City. Label accompanying print translates Latin inscription as "We Are Known By Our Works."
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New), 149 West 45th Street. A lounge at the "New" Lyceum Theatre, located at 149 West 45th Street.
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre, Lyceum (New), 149 West 45th Street. Detailing over the procenium of the "new" Lyceum Theatre, located at 149 West 45th Street, New York City. Label accompanying print translates Latin inscription as "We Are Known By Our Works."
Lyceum Theatre
Manhattan: the Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th Street, undated \[ca. 1904].
Lyceum Theatre
West 45th Street. Lyceum Theatre.
1532 Broadway
Manhattan: Broadway - 45th Street (West) 1532-6 Broadway, at the N.E. corner of West 45th Street, showing the buildings that subsequently were replaced by Lowe's State Theatre. At the right margin appears a portion of the old New York Theatre. October 31, 1915 Borough President of Manhattan No. 943
1548 Broadway
Manhattan: Broadway - 46th Street (West) 1550-48 Broadway, at and adjoining the S.E. corner of West 46th Street. October 31, 1915 Borough President of Manhattan No. 940
1540 Broadway
45th Street and Times Square. Future site of Loew's State Theater
Lyceum Theatre
149 West 45th Street. Lyceum Theater
1540 Broadway
Broadway and 45th Street. Loew's State Theatre, Simplexized.
1540 Broadway
Manhattan: Broadway - 44th Street Broadway, east side, south from 44th Street, showing also Seventh Avenue, east side, from 44th to 40th Streets. This picture was made on Armistice Day, during the two-minute silence, and shows the Times Square crowds standing hushed, the men with bared heads, as a bugler on a balcony of the Hotel Astor sounds "Taps." Notice the campaign poster on the Hotel Cadillac for Fiorello H. La Guardia, now a member of the House of Representatives. Mr La Guardia, the Republican candidate, has just been defeated in the mayoralty election by Mayor James J. Walker, now at the height of his popularity. A year earlier the Republicans had denied renomination to him for the House of Representatives, and he made a successful campaign on the Socialist ticket. Four years later, in 1933, he will be elected Mayor of New York, defeating the incumbent, Mayor John P. O'Brien,and former Aldermanic President Joseph V. McKee. November 11, 1929. International News.
1540 Broadway
New York City, Times Square South from 46th Street. General view of "Whiteway" toward Times Building. Toward Loew's State and Criterion Theaters. With neon lights.
1540 Broadway
New York City. General view of "Whiteway" toward Times Building. Toward Loew's State and Criterion Theaters. With neon lights.
1540 Broadway
Times Square at Dusk -- looking South from 46th St. View of Times Square at dusk from 46th Street.
1540 Broadway
New York City, Times Square South from 46th Street. General view of "Whiteway" toward Times Building. Toward Loew's State and Criterion Theaters. With neon lights.
1540 Broadway
New York City. General view of "Whiteway" toward Times Building. Toward Loew's State and Criterion Theaters. With neon lights.
1540 Broadway
New York City views. Times Square at night from 44th Street looking north. With automobiles and streetcars.
1550 Broadway
Manhattan: Broadway - 46th Street (West) 1550-1546 Broadway, at, adjoining and south of the S.E. corner of West 46th Street. The corner building No. 1550, is also known as No. 168 West 46th Street. This section of Times Square is technically Seventh Ave., but the buildings bear Broadway numbers. October 1, 1933. P. L. Sperr.
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