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The Dance Theatre "Young tramps" Choreography by Don Oscar Becque, music composed by Donald Pond : The American Dance seeks new technique to express to-days problems.

The Dance Theatre "Young tramps" Choreography by Don Oscar Becque, mus...

Poster for Federal Dance Theatre Project presentation of "Young Tramps," showing two hobos on a street corner. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Cong... More

Federal Theatre presents "Trojan incident" Based on Homer and Euripides / / Burroughs.

Federal Theatre presents "Trojan incident" Based on Homer and Euripide...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Trojan Incident" at the St. James Theatre, 44 St. west of Broadway, showing silhouette of Trojan horse and soldiers. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Work P... More

Federal WPA Variety Theatre presents vaudeville 9 big acts : Comedy, singing, dancing.

Federal WPA Variety Theatre presents vaudeville 9 big acts : Comedy, s...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project vaudeville show featuring "Tumble In, Redeck & Dexter, Leddy Brothers, Bronson & Delaney, Yvette & Lazar, Emil Jarrow, Dance Parade Review, Lane & Byron, [and] Laing Bros.," s... More

W.P.A. Federal Theatre presents "Native ground" by Virgil Geddes / DeColas.

W.P.A. Federal Theatre presents "Native ground" by Virgil Geddes / DeC...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Native Ground" at Maxine Elliotts Theatre, 39th St. east of Broadway, New York City, showing a plow in field, farmhouse in the distance. Date stamped on verso... More

WPA Federal Theatre presents "It can't happen here" dramatized by Sinclair Lewis & J.C. Moffitt : Adelphi Theatre, 54th Street East of 7th Ave.

WPA Federal Theatre presents "It can't happen here" dramatized by Sinc...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "It Can't Happen Here" at the Adelphi Theatre, 54th Street, east of 7th Ave., showing the Statue of Liberty. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Li... More

WPA Federal Theatre [presents] If ye break faith

WPA Federal Theatre [presents] If ye break faith

Poster for WPA Federal Theatre Project presentation of "If Ye Break Faith" showing the Grim Reaper with scythe harvesting cross-shaped tombstones. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

WPA Federal Theatre presents "It can't happen here" dramatized by Sinclair Lewis & J.C. Moffitt : Adelphi Theatre, 54th Street East of 7th Ave.

WPA Federal Theatre presents "It can't happen here" dramatized by Sinc...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "It Can't Happen Here" at the Adelphi Theatre, 54th Street, east of 7th Ave., showing the Statue of Liberty. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Li... More

W.P.A. Federal Theatre presents "Machine age" a new musical comedy by William Sully .... music by Bert Reed A variety theatre production.

W.P.A. Federal Theatre presents "Machine age" a new musical comedy by ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Machine Age" at the Majestic Theatre, showing three farmers standing next to a cog from a machine. Date stamped on verso: Jun 4 1937. Work Projects Administra... More

WPA Federal Theatre presents "The emperor's new clothes" by Charlotte Chorpenning

WPA Federal Theatre presents "The emperor's new clothes" by Charlotte ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Emperor's New Clothes" at the Adelphi Theatre, 54th Street, east of 7th Ave. Date stamped on verso: Sep 12 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Colle... More

The WPA Federal Dance Theatre presents "The eternal prodigal" Choreography by Gluck-Sandor, music by Herbert Kingsley.

The WPA Federal Dance Theatre presents "The eternal prodigal" Choreogr...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Eternal Prodigal." Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "Politics and the Dancing Body" at the Performing Art... More

"The path of flowers" A new farce-comedy by Valentine Katayev.

"The path of flowers" A new farce-comedy by Valentine Katayev.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Path of Flowers" at the Experimental Theatre (Daly's), 63rd St. east of Broaday, New York City, New York, showing drawing of a man with flowers. Work Proj... More

Federal varieties 40 stage, radio, screen stars.

Federal varieties 40 stage, radio, screen stars.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Federal Varieties" at the Civic University Theatre, showing music hall dancer and man's head wearing a top hat. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection... More

WPA Federal Theatre Project 891 presents "Horse eats hat" Maxine Elliott's Theatre.

WPA Federal Theatre Project 891 presents "Horse eats hat" Maxine Ellio...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Horse Eats Hat" at Maxine Elliott's Theatre, 109 West 39th St., showing a horse eating a hat. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congr... More

Federal Varieties 40 stage, radio, screen stars : Comedy galore - novelties - dancing girls - 20 musicians : Added attraction Rural frolics : Singers - dancers.

Federal Varieties 40 stage, radio, screen stars : Comedy galore - nove...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Federal Varieties" at the Capitol Theatre, Rome, New York. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

WPA Federal Theatre Project 891 presents "Horse eats hat" Maxine Elliott's Theatre.

WPA Federal Theatre Project 891 presents "Horse eats hat" Maxine Ellio...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Horse Eats Hat" at Maxine Elliott's Theatre, 109 West 39th St., showing a horse eating a hat. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congr... More

"The tailor becomes a storekeeper" A grotesque comedy by David Pinski : Daly's Theatre.

"The tailor becomes a storekeeper" A grotesque comedy by David Pinski ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Tailor Becomes a Storekeeper" at Daly's Theatre, 63rd Street east of Broadway, New York City, showing a hand holding a fish being cut in half with sissors... More

W.P.A. Federal Theatre Presents "Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe

W.P.A. Federal Theatre Presents "Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Faustus" at Maxine Elliott's Theatre, 109 West 39th Street, showing Death as a skeleton beating a drum; an hourglass at his feet. Work Projects Administration... More

WPA Federal Theatre Project's Living Newspaper, sponsored by Newspaper Guild of N.Y., presents "Injunction granted"

WPA Federal Theatre Project's Living Newspaper, sponsored by Newspaper...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project's Living Newspaper presentation of "Injunction Granted" at the Biltmore Theatre, 47th St. east of 8th Ave., showing police officer holding up court order. Date stamped on vers... More

"Battle hymn" a new play about John Brown of Harpers Ferry by Michael Blankfort and Michael Gold At the Experimental Theatre.

"Battle hymn" a new play about John Brown of Harpers Ferry by Michael ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Battle Hymn" at the Experimental Theatre, east of Broadway, showing a silhouette of John Brown. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Federal Theatre presents "... one-third of a nation" A living newspaper about housing / / made by WPA Federal Art Project, N.Y.C.

Federal Theatre presents "... one-third of a nation" A living newspape...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "...one-third of a nation" at the Adelphi Theatre, showing drawing of urban row houses. Date stamped on verso: Jan 5 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster ... More

W.P.A. Federal Theatre presents "Sing for your supper" a topical musical revue

W.P.A. Federal Theatre presents "Sing for your supper" a topical music...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Sing for Your Supper" at the Adelphi Theatre, 54th Street east of 7th Ave., New York City, showing a chef with two dancers. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 193... More

Don't fear cancer fight it! / JR.

Don't fear cancer fight it! / JR.

Poster promoting treatment for cancer. Caption continues: Further information may be secured from the United States Public Health Service, Washington, D.C., the American Society for the Control of Cancer, 1250 ... More

Federal Theatre presents "Big blow" A drama of the hurricane country by Theodore Pratt / / Halls.

Federal Theatre presents "Big blow" A drama of the hurricane country b...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Big Blow" at Maxine Elliott's Theatre, 109 West 39th Street, New York City, showing a woman and a man struggling against gale force winds. Date stamped on ve... More

W.P.A. Federal Theatre Presents "Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe

W.P.A. Federal Theatre Presents "Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Faustus" at Maxine Elliott's Theatre, 109 West 39th Street, showing Death as a skeleton beating a drum; an hourglass at his feet. Work Projects Administration... More

W.P.A. Federal Theatre presents "Machine age" a new musical comedy by William Sully .... music by Bert Reed A variety theatre production.

W.P.A. Federal Theatre presents "Machine age" a new musical comedy by ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Machine Age" at the Majestic Theatre, showing three farmers standing next to a cog from a machine. Date stamped on verso: Jun 4 1937. Work Projects Administra... More

Popular Price Theatre presents "The dictator" A farce by Richard Harding Davis / / Pratt.

Popular Price Theatre presents "The dictator" A farce by Richard Hardi...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Dictator" at the Adelphi Theatre, 54th Street east of 7th Ave., New York City, showing head of man, with mouth open and fist raised. Work Projects Adminis... More

"A hero is born" A romantic musical by Theresa Holburn - based on an original story by Andrew Lang : Music by A. Lehman Engel - lyrics by Agnes Morgan / / Halls.

"A hero is born" A romantic musical by Theresa Holburn - based on an o...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "A Hero is Born" at the Adelphi Theatre, 54th Street east of 7th Avenue, showing a man riding on a magic carpet. Date stamped on verso: Dec 8 1937. Work Projec... More

Popular Priced Theatre presents a hilarious farce by Paul Vulpius "Help yourself."

Popular Priced Theatre presents a hilarious farce by Paul Vulpius "Hel...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Help Yourself" at the Adelphi Theatre, showing a man with his finger to his lips and holding a bag of money. Date stamped on verso: Sep 12 1936. Work Projects... More

"Prologue to glory" by E.P. Conkle / herzog.

"Prologue to glory" by E.P. Conkle / herzog.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Prologue to Glory" at Maxine Elliott's Theatre, 109 West 39 St., New York City, showing Abraham Lincoln in foreground holding book, man riding in carriage by ... More

Federal Theatre presents "... one-third of a nation" A living newspaper about housing / / made by WPA Federal Art Project, N.Y.C.

Federal Theatre presents "... one-third of a nation" A living newspape...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "...one-third of a nation" at the Adelphi Theatre, showing drawing of urban row houses. Date stamped on verso: Jan 5 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster ... More

Federal Theatre presents "... one-third of a nation" A living newspaper about housing / / made by WPA Federal Art Project, N.Y.C.

Federal Theatre presents "... one-third of a nation" A living newspape...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "...one-third of a nation" at the Adelphi Theatre, showing drawing of urban row houses. Date stamped on verso: Jan 5 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster ... More

Popular Price Theatre presents "The dictator" A farce by Richard Harding Davis / / Pratt.

Popular Price Theatre presents "The dictator" A farce by Richard Hardi...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Dictator" at the Adelphi Theatre, 54th Street east of 7th Ave., New York City, showing head of man, with mouth open and fist raised. Work Projects Adminis... More

W.P.A. Federal Theatre Project Living Newspaper presents "Power" by Arthur Arent / fsn(?).

W.P.A. Federal Theatre Project Living Newspaper presents "Power" by Ar...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Power" by Arthur Arent at the Ritz Theatre, 48th Street west of Broadway, New York City, New York, showing a gear. Work Projects Administration Poster Collect... More

"Prologue to glory" by E.P. Conkle / herzog.

"Prologue to glory" by E.P. Conkle / herzog.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Prologue to Glory" at Maxine Elliott's Theatre, 109 West 39 St., New York City, showing Abraham Lincoln in foreground holding book, man riding in carriage by ... More

Presented by The Federal Dance Theatre "Young tramps" Choreography by Don Oscar Becque, music by Donald Pond : The American Dance seeks new technique to express today's problems.

Presented by The Federal Dance Theatre "Young tramps" Choreography by ...

Poster for Federal Dance Theatre Project presentation of "Young Tramps," showing two men walking in the rain. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

W.P.A. Federal Theatre presents "Sing for your supper" a topical musical revue

W.P.A. Federal Theatre presents "Sing for your supper" a topical music...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Sing for Your Supper" at the Adelphi Theatre, 54th Street east of 7th Ave., New York City, showing a chef with two dancers. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 193... More

Federal Theatre presents "Processional" by John Howard Lawson The first modern American play / / Halls.

Federal Theatre presents "Processional" by John Howard Lawson The firs...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Processional" at Maxine Elliott's Theatre, 39th St. east of Broadway, New York City, showing a woman, miners, a man with a gun, a ghost, and railroad tracks a... More

The WPA Federal Dance Theatre presents "The eternal prodigal" Choreography by Gluck-Sandor, music by Herbert Kingsley.

The WPA Federal Dance Theatre presents "The eternal prodigal" Choreogr...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Eternal Prodigal." Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "Politics and the Dancing Body" at the Performing Art... More