Richard Eugene Bader papers.

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Richard Eugene Bader papers.

Correspondence, business papers, programs, playbills, clippings, books and other material related to Wilbur Theatre and American Shakespeare Theatre.

11 boxes (18 linear ft)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7801074

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Wilbur Theatre (Organization : Boston, Mass.)

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The Wilbur Theatre is an historic performing arts theater at 244–250 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The Wilbur Theatre was originally opened in 1914, but was revitalized in 2008. The Wilbur Theatre dwells in the heart of Boston's historic theater district and is known for hosting live comedy and music. The venue seats 1,093 but the main floor (orchestra level) has removable tables and seating, to create a general admission standing room (bringing capacity to 1,200). It features basi...

Bader, Richard Eugene.

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Richard Eugene Bader (1932-1989) was a performing arts executive, theatre owner and producer, owner of Wilbur Theatre and executive director of American Shakespeare Theatre. From the description of Richard Eugene Bader papers. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 612833332 ...

American Shakespeare Theatre (Stratford, Conn.)

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The American Shakespeare Festival Theatre and Academy was conceived in 1950 by Lawrence Langner. It was later incorporated in Connecticut as a non-profit organization. A theatre was opened in 1955, and the house opened with Julius Caesar. Beginning in 1959 special spring performances for students were initiated. As interest and the quality of production waned, non-Shakespearean plays were added to the programs. The name of the organization was shortened in 1972 to the American Shakespeare Theatr...