The Theatres of Boston
Subtitle: a Stage and Screen History
By: Donald C. King.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 266
Subjects: Theaters -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- History.; Motion picture theaters -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- History.; Performing arts -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- History.
Description: "The history of Boston theaters is covered in this work. The book begins with a discussion of theater's rough beginnings. By 1841, more than 15 theater houses were all established and the Columbian Museum was offering "live entertainments." Information is provided about building architecture, types of performances, ticket prices and other interesting data about each theater"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-260) and index.