Theater Collection

Anton chekhov, russian author, with his dachshund quinine, may 1897, at melikhovo, the chekhov estate

The Marshall Field Building Clock and Chicago Theatre behind, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

SHOW BOAT POSTER, 1927. Poster for the original Broadway production of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammersteins musical Show Boat, 1927

Fargo Theatre on Broadway Street, Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America, North America

FILM: FUNNY GIRL, 1968. Barbra Streisand, performing on roller skates, starring in the film based on the life of the American comedienne Fanny Brice, 1968

USA, Pennsylvania, Bucks County, New Hope, Bucks County Playhouse, theater

Europe, England, West Yorkshire, Leeds. Grand Theatre

Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765). Musical party given by Ca
Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765). Italian painter. Musical party given by Cardinal De La Rochefoucauld at the Argentina Theatre in Rome in 1747. Museum of Louvre. Paris. France

Actors on stage in the days of Shakespeare
Theatrical performance in the days of Shakespeare. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Female Surgeons
American female doctors in an operating theatre being watched by students. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Astoria Cinema
August 1929: Exterior of the Astoria Cinema, Brixton, south London. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

The Theatre Royal at Christmas, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, 1925. Lon Chaney in the title role of the film, Phantom of the Opera, 1925

Backyard carnival, 1800s
Children putting on a circus in the backyarrd, 1800s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Shakespeares Globe Theatre, Southwark, London (litho)
7172907 Shakespeares Globe Theatre, Southwark, London (litho) by Forrest, George Topham (1872-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeares Globe Theatre, Southwark, London)

Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Javert, the detective (engraving)
5996966 Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Javert, the detective (engraving) by Brion, Gustave (1824-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Les Miserables)

Edmund Kean in Richard III, 1822.. Mr. Edmund Kean as Richard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard the Third, in Shakespeares Richard III at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane

GLOBE THEATRE, 1616. Detail from Nicolas Visschers view of London, England

The Greek and Roman theatre, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Fremont Art Deco Movie Theater, Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States of America, North America

Taormina, island of Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

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Fargo Theatre on Broadway Street, Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America, North America

The Palace Theatre, showing the musical Les Miserables, Cambridge Circus, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Movie Theater Marquee
A huge crowd gathers outside the Warner Brothers theater on Wiltshire Boulevard in Los Angeles for a film premiere, 1930s. The marquee reads in part Premiere of Premieres; Grand Opening Tonight

Fire sprinklers, 19th century
Fire sprinklers. This system of sprinklers was designed to extinguish fires, and here has been installed in a theatre in 19th-century France

Inside Opera House, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, South America

Opera and Chamber of Commerce, Lille, Nord, France, Europe

Theatreland, illuminated at night, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Estates Theatre, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

The Clarendon Building and Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Globe Theatre, Bankside, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Globe Theatre, Bankside, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Globe Theatre, Bankside, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Europe, Scotland, Glasgow, Kings Theatre

Commedia Italiana (colour litho)
7201881 Commedia Italiana (colour litho) by Gumery, Adolphe Ernest (1861-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commedia Italiana)

A Midsummer Nights Dream
3765548 A Midsummer Nights Dream by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: A Midsummer Nights Dream. Illustration by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) to the play by William Shakespeare

MILAN: LA SCALA, 1866. View of the interior of the Teatro alla Scala from the stage, Milan, Italy. Engraving, 1866

George Bernard Shaw
30th July 1949: 93-year-old Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950) sitting in his neighbours garden in Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire

Richard Wagner Theatre in Bayreuth, Germany, rounded by a wood. Germany Bayreuth.. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 ca

California, West Hollywood along Sunset Boulevard, Barney's Beanery

Hotel Inglaterra and Grand Theatre Alicia Alonso, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Italy, Lombardy, Milan, Teatro alla Scala, La Scala Opera House, evening

Illustration From Shakespeares The Tempest
Illustration depicting a scene from William Shakespeares play The Tempest, with the fairy Ariel holding onto the mast of a sailing ship as men stand on the deck below during a strorm

FRENCH THEATRE POSTER. Poster by Paul Colin, 1927, for a theatrical production of Maya

LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre, Washington D. C
LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre, Washington D.C. 14 April 1865. Contemporary lithograph

GREECE: THEATRICAL MASK. Ancient Greek bronze mask of tragedy

Wealthy opera-goers, 1900
Upperclass family at the opera in their box seats, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a Louis Loeb illustration

Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare
3765945 Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare by Gilbert, John (1817-97); (add.info.: Titus Andronicus, play by William Shakespeare (26 April 1564-23 April 1616)

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"Theater: A Timeless Tapestry of Entertainment and Art" Step into the world of theater, where imagination knows no bounds. From the iconic films like "Funny Girl" with Barbra Streisand's unforgettable roller skate performance to the original Broadway production of "Show Boat, " theater has always been a platform for captivating storytelling. Even renowned authors like Anton Chekhov found solace in this realm, as he posed with his loyal dachshund Quinine at Melikhovo, his cherished estate. The Fargo Theatre in North Dakota stands tall on Broadway Street, a testament to the enduring love for theater across America. The stage is not limited to just actors; it welcomes all talents. Female surgeons break barriers and showcase their skills while grand buildings like Marshall Field Clock and Chicago Theatre become symbols of artistic excellence in cities like Chicago. Giovanni Paolo Panini's painting transports us back to an enchanting musical party filled with melodies that resonate through time. Across Europe, from England's Grand Theatre in West Yorkshire to Shakespearean times when actors graced stages with their passion and dedication. Astoria Cinema invites moviegoers into its embrace, providing an escape from reality through film magic. Lon Chaney immortalized himself as the Phantom of the Opera in 1925, leaving an indelible mark on both cinema and theater history. But let us not forget simpler times when communities came together for backyard carnivals during the 1800s. These gatherings celebrated joyous moments shared under starlit skies while embracing the spirit of entertainment that lives within each one of us. Theater weaves stories that touch our hearts, ignite our imaginations, and bring people together across generations, and is a vibrant tapestry where dreams come alive and emotions are felt deeply—a timeless art form that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.