Broadway Poster Art 1945-1969

In this episode, we celebrate Broadway Poster Art: 1945–1969 by Nicholas van Hoogstraten, a visually stunning tribute to Broadway’s iconic posters—from My Fair Lady and Fiddler on the Roof to rare designs for legendary flops. The book offers an insider’s look at the artists behind the posters, featuring Al Hirschfeld, David Klein, Fay Gage, and more, along with alternate concepts, rejected designs, and fascinating stories about how these visuals shaped Broadway’s identity. Nicholas van Hoogstraten is the author of Lost Broadway Theatres, the award-winning musical Johnny Guitar, and other theatrical works. He created television programs including KTLA Morning News and Private Sessions for A&E, and helped launch the original FX network. He lectures on theater history and owns Triton Gallery, New York City’s largest source for vintage and current Broadway posters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices