Vaudeville - concert / theatrical poster
Text on Poster: Federal WPA Variety Theatre Presents Vaudeville 9 Big Acts Comedy Singing Dancing Tumble in Redeck & Dexter Leddy Brothers Bronson & Delaney Yvette & Lazar Emil Jarrow Dance Parade ... More
Harlem Jamboree - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Con...
Text on Poster: Fairbury Fair Show Appears 26-28 Only New Show Each Day Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. Aug. 25-26-27-28 Harlem jamboree 32 People 32 A Federal Theatre Unit Girls-Gowns Dancers-Music What A Show... More
Lights O' London - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Co...
Federal Theatre presents gala revival of world's greatest melodrama Lights O' London by Geo. R. Sims revised and directed by Earle mitchell aboard the Showboat Buccaneer pier 16 - Hoboken, NJ - 14th St fe... More
Dixie to Broadway - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of C...
Central Theatre Fairbury 1 performance only 9:30 pm adm. 30c Fri Nov 12 On Stage American's Greatest Colored Musical Revue Dixie to Broadway 32 Sepia Stars 32 Studded with Entertainment WPA Federal Th... More
Faustus - concert / theatrical poster
WPA Federal Theatre presents Faustus by Christopher Marlowe Maxine Elliott's Theatre 109 West 39th Street (Content)
Photographic Negative from New York production of Macbeth (Lafayette T...
The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More
Photographic Negative from New York production of Power. Finding Aid B...
The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More
Mikado - concert / theatrical poster
Federal theatre for NYC presents Mikado Gilbert and Sullivans popular operetta all star cast of 80 augmented orchestra entire week of Sept 19 Brooklyn Academy of Music LaFayette Ave and St Felix St 8:1... More
Poster from San Francisco production of Power (Alcazar). Finding Aid B...
Picryl description: Public domain book about theatrical performances, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Arms and the Man - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Co...
Text on Poster: Arms and the Man Play by George Bernard Shaw Sensational Comedy Hit On the Stage East High School Nov 24 8:30 pm Adm 25cents (Content)
Loyalties - concert / theatrical poster
Text on Poster: Mayan Hill St. At 11th Starts Wednesday Feb. 16 “Loyalties” By John Galsworthy (Content)
It Can't Happen Here - Public domain poster, Music division, Library o...
Text on Poster: Federal Theatre 19th At Capitol Presents Dramatized by Lewis & Moffitt “It can’t Happen here” Stage Show Adm. 25c & 15c Oct. 28 (Content)
Hansel and Gretel - Drawing. Public domain image.
Marionettes (Content) Public School #94 (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and c... More
Swing It - theatrical playbill, public domain image
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
Jefferson Davis - theatrical playbill, public domain image
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
All Star Vaudeville - theatrical playbill, public domain image
The Flatbush Presbyterian Church (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as... More
Old Homestead Plus Federal Vaudeville Artists
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
Vaudeville - theatrical playbill, public domain image
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
Current Productions: October - theatrical playbill, public domain imag...
Advertising Big Blow Prologue to Glory One-Third of a Nation On the Rocks Negro Productions Yiddish Productions (Content)
Federal Theatre Directory - theatrical playbill, public domain image
With listings for The Devil Passes at Hollywood Playhouse The Fool and Old Autumn at Mason Theatre Class of 29 at Musart Theatre It Can't Happen Here at Mayan Theatre Petrouchka and Captain Kidd at Theatre... More
Tons of Money - theatrical playbill, public domain image
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
The Perfect Alibi - theatrical playbill, public domain image
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
Circus - theatrical performance poster, circus poster
Text on Poster: The Worlds Greatest Circus USA WPA Federal Theatre 60 Acts 60 40 Clowns Trained Dogs And Ponies 50 Piece Band Combined with the Stupendous Spectagle “Savage Africa” 202 St. & Hollis Av... More
Community Sing - theatrical playbill, public domain image
In cooperation with the Federal Theatre's presentation of "The Story of Ferdinand" and "String Fever" (Content)
Photographic Negative from New York production of Macbeth (Lafayette T...
The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More
Photographic Negative from New York production of Macbeth (Lafayette T...
The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More
Marionette Repertory - 1938 - Personal Assignment - Sladdin, Charles
Federal Theatre Project Collection: Production Records - Administrative File. The Production Records - Administrative File (1934-40 and undated) consists of 8 containers (Boxes 960-967) and is comprised of adve... More
Black and White Revue - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Metropolitan Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as oth... More
Vaudeville - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Song, "Beautiful Lady in Blue," John R. Dumler Dance, Helen Ashenbach Monologue, El Thompson ""A Happy Journey to Trenton & Camden,"" One Act. T. Wilder "Sidewalk Controversy in the Ghetto," Goldie Weiner ... More
Vodvill sic Revue of 1936 - theatrical playbill, public domain image
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
Vodvill sic Revue of 1936 - theatrical playbill, public domain image
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
Swing It - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congress
Federal Theatre Variety Theatre presents Swing It a new musical comedy with cast of 75 book, lyrics and music by Cecil Mack, Milton Reddie and Eubie Blake Dances by Benny Johnson and Miriam Schiller Stag... More
Bloodstream - concert / theatrical poster
Text on Poster: Copley Theatre Opening Wed. Mar. 17 Ten Nights Only Bloodstream A Tense Gripping Drama by Frederick Schlick Staged by Ralf Coleman All Seats 25c And 55c WPA Federal Theatre Projection (Content)
It Can't Happen Here - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Half Moon Hotel (venue) Scanned one of two A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, ... More
It Can't Happen Here - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Borough Park Y.M.H.A. (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as ot... More
Children's Autumn Festival - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Maxine Elliott's Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as... More
Bird of Paradise - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Co...
Text on Poster: Belasco Theatre “Bird of Paradise” by Richard Walton Tully Starts Nov. 18 Federal Theatre Project USA Work Program W.P.A. (Content)
Step this Way - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congr...
Federal Theatre NYC Step this Way (Content) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for ... More
Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby - Public domain poster, Music division, L...
Text on Poster: Seattle Children's Theatre "Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby" A Modern Folktale by By Ruth Mitchell and Alfred Allen Negro Cast Sat Mintee 2pm may 7 and 14 children 10c, adults 20c federal... More
Walk Together Chillun (15 Photographs)
Federal Theatre Project Collection: Production Records-Photographic Negatives File. The Photographic Negatives File is a collection of approximately 9,000 negatives, mainly from the New York, NY units, document... More
Photographic Print from San Francisco production of Power. Finding Aid...
Public domain photograph of meeting, discussion, group of people, political event, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ullman, B. (2 Photographs) - Public domain, Federal Theatre Project 19...
Federal Theatre Project Collection: Production Records-Photographic Negatives File. The Photographic Negatives File is a collection of approximately 9,000 negatives, mainly from the New York, NY units, document... More
Oliver Twist (44 Photographs) - Public domain, Federal Theatre Project...
Federal Theatre Project Collection: Production Records-Photographic Negatives File. The Photographic Negatives File is a collection of approximately 9,000 negatives, mainly from the New York, NY units, document... More
Photographic Print from New York production of Macbeth. Finding Aid Bo...
The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More
Costume Design from Boston production of Dr. Faustus (sketch # 22 (fro...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a coat, costume accessory, fashion design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Photographic Print from San Francisco production of Power. Finding Aid...
Public domain photograph of a church interior, gothic architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photographic Print from New York production of Macbeth. Finding Aid Bo...
Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
High Tor: Brown tunic with white collar and cuffs. Puffy brown breeche...
Belasco Theater (venue) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program create... More
The Sun Rises in the West California, Los Angeles (3 Photographs)
Federal Theatre Project Collection: Production Records-Photographic Negatives File. The Photographic Negatives File is a collection of approximately 9,000 negatives, mainly from the New York, NY units, document... More
Censored - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Mayan Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other deta... More
Baker Federal Theatre--And You - theatrical playbill, public domain im...
With listings for It Can't Happen Here Me Third (Content) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its... More
The Tailor Becomes A Shop Keeper
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
Wild Birds - theatrical playbill, public domain image
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
It Can't Happen Here - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Adelphi Theatre (venue) Scanned one of two A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, ... More
Mary's Other Husband - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Riverside Community Playhouse (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as we... More
Laff That Off - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Mason Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other deta... More
R.U.R - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Carter Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other det... More
Pinocchio . The Swing Mikado . The Marionettes
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
Big Blow (26 Photographs) - Public domain, Federal Theatre Project 193...
Federal Theatre Project Collection: Production Records-Photographic Negatives File. The Photographic Negatives File is a collection of approximately 9,000 negatives, mainly from the New York, NY units, document... More
El Rey que Rabio (The King Goes Mad)
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
Costume Design from Boston production of Macbeth (Sketch #12 (front))....
Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the ... More
Hawaiian Island (7 Photographs)
Federal Theatre Project Collection: Production Records-Photographic Negatives File. The Photographic Negatives File is a collection of approximately 9,000 negatives, mainly from the New York, NY units, document... More
The Minuet (4 Photographs) - Public domain, Federal Theatre Project 19...
Federal Theatre Project Collection: Production Records-Photographic Negatives File. The Photographic Negatives File is a collection of approximately 9,000 negatives, mainly from the New York, NY units, document... More
Photographic Print from Hartford production of Macbeth. Finding Aid Bo...
The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More
Swing Parade - Drawing. Public domain image.
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
Alice in Wonderland - Drawing. Public domain image.
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
Misc 12 - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congress
Text on Poster: Run Extended (Content) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-o... More
Shepherd's Mystery: Blue tunic, green cape with red lining, brown band...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a costume accessory, fashion design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Circus: Bert Wells baggy striped blue pants, check waitcoat, and shiny...
Front reads: A dress coat with tails to heels if needed
Taming of the Shrew, The: Sincentio
Unknown, unlisted performance in New York, 1935 (General) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (... More
Murder in the Cathedral - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Alcazar Theatre (venue) 12th Street Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, a... More
Flashback: Patience. Pink ballgown with red trim and flower crown.
Fabric swatch is attached (Content) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-wo... More
Unidentified Production: Eight Unidentified Characters in Large Ball G...
Public domain image of theatrical costume design, theater, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
It Can't Happen - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Y.M. & Y.W.H.A. (venue) Scanned one of three A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew... More
Pirates of Penzance - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Variety Theatre (venue) Scanned one of two A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, ... More
Twelfth Night: Olivia (black dress)
The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More
Horse Eats Hat: Corporal - Drawing. Public domain image.
Maxine Elliott Theatre (venue) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work th... More
It Can't Happen Here - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Moore Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other deta... More
The Eternal Prodigal: Gas Mask - Drawing. Public domain image.
Ritz Theatre (venue) Dance Theatre (venue) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New ... More
Lady Say Yes - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Columbia Theatre (venue) Scanned one of two A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew,... More
The Old Maid - theatrical playbill, public domain image
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
The Night of January 16th - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Jefferson Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other ... More
The Little Mermaid: Ladies in Waiting blue and gold dress with matchin...
Part of the Dance Program for Young Folk (Content) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employmen... More
Machine Age: 3 Mountaineers tan trousers, rope suspenders, red shirt, ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a costume accessory, fashion design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Machine Age: Miss Holly blue checked dres with puff sleeves
Public domain photograph - female portrait, the 1910s, 1920s or 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Patience: Jane, Patience - Public domain, Federal Theatre Project 1935...
Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the ... More
Pinocchio: Pinocchio. Yellow shirt with red flower pattern, and green ...
Design for stencil on back (Content) Public domain image of theatrical costume design, theater, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Prologue to Glory: Mr. & Mrs. Walter Butler. Brown coat, brown pants,...
Fabric swatch attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal progr... More
Mr. Dooley, Jr.: Miss Daisy. Striped pink and white dress.
Fabric swatches attached (Content) Public domain image of theatrical costume design, theater, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Prologue to Glory - theatrical playbill, public domain image
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
Big Blow, The: Florida Cracker, Sketch #20
Maxine Elliott Theatre (venue) LOC label: Sketch no. 15 (General) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre P... More
One-Third of a Nation: Council Man. Blue coat, grey waistcoat, blue br...
Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Prologue to Glory: Lydon. Orange plaid shirt, ragged brown trousers.
Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the ... More
Mississippi Rainbow: Voodoo Woman. Red tie dye wrap dress with black s...
Fabric swatches attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal pro... More
Pinocchio: Leopard. Leopard suit.
Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the ... More
Sing for Your Supper: Papa Got a Job. White shirt, grey trousers, blac...
Fabric swatch attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal progr... More
Fantasy 1939: "Immediate Comment" purple trousers, purple sweater with...
Fabric swatches for color range are attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP... More
Pinocchio: Black Cat light plaid suit, orange tie, black hood with ear...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a scary creature, evil, devil, horns, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Hamlet - theatrical playbill, public domain image
North Hollywood High School Auditorium (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and cr... More
Pinocchio: Sergeant. Red coat with white sash, white buttons, and epau...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a uniform, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.