Talkin Broadway
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American Musical Theatre: "Talkin' Broadway"
The History of Broadway
Broadway has always been a reflection of its times. As the city and the theatre have changed through the decades, so too has Broadway. Here are some of the milestones in Broadway history:
January 25, 1893
Charles Frohman opens the Empire Theatre, 1430 Broadway at West 40th Street. The operation of this theatre and Frohman's producing activities are major factors in the northward shift of the theatre district from the Herald Square area to Longacre Square (now called Times Square).
July 17, 1893
The National Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (now I.A.T.S.E.) is chartered in New York, establishing the first constitution for stagehands and becoming the first trade union in the industry...