Advice for presentation on the Broadway Playbill...

[bstoll1]

Posted: 7/29/16 at 2:52pm

In a few months I will be giving a historical presenting on the History of the Broadway Playbill. As of now I plan to discuss its historical significance, cultural importance including facts and figure, it’s design and outline, as well as talking about collectors of Playbills.  I am at the very beginning stages of research and was hoping for some guidance and/or suggestions of points of discussion that would make this an exciting and interesting presentation!

 

• Does anyone here have some suggestions as to where I can find this information?  Surprisingly Playbill.com does not seem to have this info on their website.

 

• Also is there anyone in the Guinness Book of world records for having the largest playbill collection?  Do YOU think you have the largest collection? Possibly autographed?  I would love to show photos of the size of people's collection to represent how much meaning Playbills have to theatre lovers and that they are just not items you throw in the trash

 

• I would like to be able to have actual playbills (other than from my large collection) that I can give to each person who attends the presentation so as I’m discussing the layout of a Playbill they can flip through one.  Would I be able to just go to a random theatre on Broadway and ask for 25-30 current Playbills?

 

I will probably have more questions that I will post on this thread.  Thanks for your help in advance!

[HogansHero]

Posted: 7/29/16 at 3:10pm

call them. I would imagine they will be happy to help.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 7/29/16 at 4:13pm

Geez, this new generation of millennials are lazy f***ks. I just did a quick Google search and found answers to every one of your questions.  Also, Playbills are free.  Simply walk to any Broadway house after a performance and just walk in and grab what you need.  

[bstoll1]

Posted: 7/29/16 at 4:32pm

Dear @BrodyFasse123,

Can you explain to me, why is it when I post about a last minute release of Hamilton tickets the replies are very kind and appreciative, but when I ask for help with something I get replies like yours?  This is one reason I do not like posting on these boards because of the cyber bullying.  By the way, I did "google" as well and found some answers, but thought I might get a unique insight or perspective from other theatre enthusiasts.  Have a great weekend.

Thank you though for your reply.

@bstoll1