New York Theatrical Syndicate
Encyclopedia
The New York Theatrical Syndicate was a major force in the theatre of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th century. It was run by Klaw & Erlanger
, a Broadway
firm, and controlled musical performances of many kinds throughout North America.
Klaw & Erlanger
Klaw & Erlanger was the New York City based theatrical production partnership of entrepreneur A.L. Erlanger and lawyer Marcus Klaw. The two began as a theatrical booking agency in 1886 before expanding into producing plays. In 1896, Klaw & Erlanger joined with Al Hayman, Charles Frohman, Samuel F...
, a Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
firm, and controlled musical performances of many kinds throughout North America.