The fates and fortunes of commercial shows of the 1950s  demonstrate how deep the influence of Hollywood was in American commercial theater coming through Philadelphia on tryout runs. For a blog post with additional information and images, go <a href='https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/hooray-for-hollywood-notes-and-images-for-episode-77/'>HERE</a> On Sunday, June 29th,  from 10 to 11 AM, the author and podcaster Peter Schmitz will be appearing at the Brookline Books stall at the 2025 American Library Association annual conference and exhibition at the Philadelphia Convention Center.  If you’re a librarian - or a fan of libraries - and are coming to the ALA in Philly this year, please be sure to stop by and say hello!<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1721762/support">Support the show</a>"Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia" the BOOK can be ordered from independent bookstores and at all online book retailers now! Our website: <a href='https://www.aithpodcast.com/'>www.aithpodcast.com</a> Our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.com Bluesky: <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/aithpodcast.bsky.social'>@aithpodcast.bsky.social</a> Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcast'>https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcast</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/aithpodcast/'>https://www.instagram.com/aithpodcast/</a> Support us on Patreon:<a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/1721762/episodes/%20https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast'> https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast</a> © Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved. ℗ All original voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz. ℗ All original music copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.

Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia

Hollywood, Here We Come: Tryout Shows of the 1950s

Bringing you the best stories from the deep and fascinating history of theater in the city of Philadelphia. This is the podcast for all lovers of theater, students of history - or anyone who enjoys great stories with lots of drama!