Hello! Im about to make a trip to NYC. And I would like to buy some posters, playbills, merchandise and stuff of some old Broadway Shows. As well, I would like to get some Karokes. I was wondering if any of you residents of NY know of a store there that has some of this things, or a good online store. Thanx for your help.
Well, I don't live in NY, but it's like a second home to me. For posters, Playbills, etc., there are places all over the Times Square area. Can't remember the name of it, but there's a store on the ground floor of the Marriott Marquis; there's also a good one called Broadway New York over by the St. James Theatre. For vintage Playbills, posters, and programs, Colony Records is about the only place I know of, but they're hideously over-priced. You'd be better off trying Ebay.
For karaoke and cast recordings, Colony is convenient, but as I said expensive. If you can make your way down towards the Village, Footlight Records is THE place! Or try them at www.footlight.com.
They have a website, and several locations throughout Times Square.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
For general merchandise, like souvineer programs and sheetmusic, Broadway New York, on the bottom level of the Marriott Marquee in Times Square is a safe bet.
For posters, old and new, the best is Triton Gallery. 322 W. 45th St.
For karaoke cds, Colonly Music has the widest selection I've ever seen. The corner Of Broadway & 49th St.
I'm not really sure of a place to buy old, vintage playbills, but I'm sure you can find them.
Also the store across from the Majestic (Phantom) and next to The Producers is great. Can't remember the name though. Theatre Circle maybe?
"This table, he is over one hundred years old. If I could, I would take an old gramophone needle and run it along the surface of the wood. To hear the music of the voices. All that was said." - Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife