Founded in 1901, the Harvard Theatre Collection is one of the world’s largest repositories for rare books, manuscripts, illustrations, and archives relating to the performing arts. Pairing archival objects with a defining moment from the past 125 years, this exhibition celebrates the extraordinary breadth of HTC’s holdings across theater, dance, music, and popular entertainment.
Curated by Karintha Lowe, Assistant Curator of the Harvard Theatre Collection, with exhibition identity and design by Mary Y. Yang (Open Rehearsal) and Lauren Greenblatt.
Access the audio guide on Houghton's Bloomberg Connects guide.
Curatorial Chats
Join Karintha on one of the 30-minute guided tours listed below. This will include discussion of the themes of the exhibition, highlights from the materials on display, and ample time for participant questions. Attendees should gather in Houghton's lobby. Advance registration is required.
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