Washington, D.C., theater collection, 1816-1945.

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Washington, D.C., theater collection, 1816-1945.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70961743

The Washington, D.C., theater collection documents the history of theater and the performing arts in Washington, D.C. from its beginnings in the early 19th century to the end of World War II. Genres of performances represented include burlesque, minstrel shows, music-hall concerts, opera, and operetta. Of twenty-eight major theaters represented, those figuring prominently include Albraugh's Grand Opera House, B.F. Keith's Theatre, the Belasco Theatre, Carroll Institute Hall, Ford's Opera House, the Lafayette Square Opera House, the National Theatre, Poli's Theatre, the Shubert Belasco Theatre, Theatre Comique, and the Washington Theatre.

9.20 cubic ft.

Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8054345

Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

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United States' Theatre (Washington, D.C.)

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Playbill is for performance given after the inauguration of President Washington, who is said to have been in the audience. From the description of [Playbill, 1800]. 1800. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 32798264 ...

Bijou Theatre (Washington, D.C.)

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Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C.)

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Belasco Theatre (Washington, D.C.)

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Theatre Comique (Washington, D.C.)

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National Theatre (Washington, D.C.)

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Poli's Theatre (Washington, D.C.)

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Carroll Institute Hall (Washington, D.C.)

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B.F. Keith's Theatre (Washington, D.C.)

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