Fall Programs from HDC
Seats are filling up fast! HDC’s “On the Town in New York: Historic Theaters and Bars of New York City” is just around the corner, so be sure to send in your reservations soon. This fascinating series of programs will investigate the history and preservation of some of New York City’s most notorious haunts.
Tomorrow, September 6, Comedy & Tragedy: Tales of Preserving the City’s Historic Theaters will discuss the theaters of New York City, focusing on their unique histories, architectural significance and façade design. From Broadway’s designated landmarks to the neglected theaters of the other boroughs with unknown fates, this panel will cover all aspects of theater history in New York City. Scheduled speakers include preservationists and scholars Cezar Del Valle, Tony Robins and Susan Tunick.
On September 13, Bottom’s Up: Dives, Drinking Holes & Other Historic Places of Good Cheer will examine the culture of social drinking and eating in New York City through an examination of establishments developed specifically for leisure. Discussions will focus on both the architectural and social significance of these historic watering holes. Historians and bon vivants Francis Morrone, Matt Postal and Mark Caldwell will be speaking.
Both lectures will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at The SoHo Playhouse, located in the Charlton-King-Vandam Historic District at 15 Vandam between 6th Avenue and Varick Street in Manhattan.
The series will conclude with Enter Stage Right: A Behind-The-Scenes Tour of Broadway’s Historic Theaters, a rare behind-the-scenes tour of Manhattan’s Theater District. The tour, put together by noted tour guide Joseph Rosenberg of VIP Tours New York, architect Craig Morrison and restoration specialist Jeffrey Greene, will go inside some of Broadway’s most infamous theaters. Walk the stages graced for decades by the theatrical elite, relish in the extravagant designs of stately lobbies, discover firsthand what life is like behind the curtains! The tour on Sunday, September 23rd has already sold out! There are a few spaces remaining for the tour on September 30th, so act now! Specific times and locations will be announced upon registration.
Each lecture is $15/$10 for Friends of HDC. The Sunday tour of the Theater District is $45/$35 for Friends. The complete series of all three events is $65/$45 for Friends. Please note that the complete package includes attendance for only one tour session. Advance reservations are required. Tickets can be ordered online via Paypal by clicking here, by calling the HDC office at 212-614-9107 or e-mailing [email protected].