PODCAST The fascinating story of the Public Theater and Joseph Papp’s efforts to bring Shakespeare to the people. (Episode #88) What started in a tiny East Village basement grew to become one of New York’s most enduring summer traditions, Shakespeare in the Park, featuring world class actors performing the greatest dramas of the age. But… Read More The post Joseph Papp vs. Robert Moses: The saga of Shakespeare in the Park appeared first on The Bowery Boys: New York City History.| The Bowery Boys: New York City History
Jason M. Barr August 5, 2024 A few weeks ago, I was walking in Central Park on the Upper West Side. As I strolled past some benches near the Diana Ross Playground, I saw a young man, likely in his late twenties, with his face buried in a huge, white-covered book. When I got closer, […] The post The Power Author: Robert Caro, Robert Moses, and the “Fall” of New York first appeared on Building the Skyline. The post The Power Author: Robert Caro, Robert Moses, and the “...| Building the Skyline
Jason M. Barr August 5, 2024 A few weeks ago, I was walking in Central Park on the Upper West Side. As I strolled past some benches near the Diana Ross Playground, I saw a young man, likely in his late twenties, with his face buried in a huge, white-covered book. When I got closer,| Building the Skyline - The Birth & Growth of Manhattan's Skyscrapers
