Ralph Lewis

While Broadway is widely considered one of the top theatrical destinations in the world, have you ever wondered what came before it? And why, and how, New York City became the theater capital of America? This is the story of New York’s earliest theaters and how they transformed a city once fixated on only business and trade into one dedicated to culture and the arts. Join Co-Director Ralph Lewis for a virtual tour of NYC’s first theaters. He will explore the evolution of New York’s theater industry through the mid 1800s, and the actors, production managers, and playwrights who helped pave the way for modern-day Broadway to rise. Please join us from your home—or wherever—and get the inside scoop on this fascinating NYC history. If you love theater and NYC, you’ll want to know this enlightening story.