The Boys from Syracuse
The Shuberts' Theatrical Empire
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Theatre, Performing Arts, Biography & Memoir, Entertainment & Performing Arts
| Author: | Foster Hirsch | ISBN: | 9781461698753 |
| Publisher: | Cooper Square Press | Publication: | September 5, 2000 |
| Imprint: | Cooper Square Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Foster Hirsch |
| ISBN: | 9781461698753 |
| Publisher: | Cooper Square Press |
| Publication: | September 5, 2000 |
| Imprint: | Cooper Square Press |
| Language: | English |
From 1905 to the crash of 1929, Sam Shubert (1874-1905) and his brothers Lee (1874-1953) and J. J. (1878-1963), despite poor beginnings and near-illiteracy, created a theater monopoly unrivaled in history. Their ruthless business tactics and showmanship made 42nd Street the heart of American popular theater and won them the most sought-after stars of the day, including Al Jolson, Carmen Miranda, Eddie Cantor, Fanny Brice, Mae West, and Fred Astaire.
From 1905 to the crash of 1929, Sam Shubert (1874-1905) and his brothers Lee (1874-1953) and J. J. (1878-1963), despite poor beginnings and near-illiteracy, created a theater monopoly unrivaled in history. Their ruthless business tactics and showmanship made 42nd Street the heart of American popular theater and won them the most sought-after stars of the day, including Al Jolson, Carmen Miranda, Eddie Cantor, Fanny Brice, Mae West, and Fred Astaire.
