Ghost Lights Joe Guglielmo

The Mark Hellinger Theater survives today as one of the  few intact grand  movie  palaces  in  Manhattan, as well as one of  the  historic theaters that symbolize American theatre. Built for Warner Brothers in 1929 as the Hollywood Theater, it showcased movies and then vaudeville until 1934, when it was first converted for use as a legitimate theater.

The Lyceum Theatre is Broadways oldest continually operating theatre. Built by producer-manager David Frohman in 1903, This beaux arts masterpiece on west 45th Street is the third playhouse In New York city to bear the name lyceum and the 1st Broadway theatre to be granted landmark status.

Built in 1922, the Curran has housed some of the biggest productions in theater history and has maintained a reputation over the course of its life as one of the premier live entertainment venues in North America.

Built in 1903 as the second performance venue in Boston’s historic Theatre District. Over the years, the facility was also used for theatre, vaudeville and even movies. Recognized as a Boston Historic Landmark, the Cutler Majestic combines state-of-the-art theatre facilities with old world charm.

Welcome to Ghost Light the podcast for those that love theatres. In this podcast we will illuminate the the history of some of the most beautiful theatres in the world. Join Joe Guglielmo as we travel through history and rediscover these magnificent buildings.