Proscenium Collection

DANCE: HARKNESS THEATRE. Mural by Enrique Senis-Oliver from the proscenium arch of the Harkness Theatre, on Broadway and 62nd Street in New York City, depicting dancers paying homage to Terpsichore

KINGs LYNN MART, 1920S
Kings Lynn Mart, featuring a proscenium painted by George Orton, Sons & Spooner Date: 1920s

In front and behind the scenes at the Coliseum, London
A great stage and a great curtain: in front and behind the scenes at the Coliseum, London. Top centre: a diagrammatic view of the revolving stage

17th Century Theatre
The structure of a later 17th century theatre; the audience sitting just below the proscenium at least are under cover

A WINTERs TALE. A Winters Tale by William Shakespeare performed at the Princes Theatre, Manchester, England. Wood engraving, c1869

USA / Met Opera / Stage
NEW YORK a performer takes a bow, as a bouquet of flowers is handed up

The British Association at Bath: Sir Charles Lyell delivering the presidential address..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The British Association at Bath: Sir Charles Lyell delivering the presidential address in the theatre, 1864. 'The New Theatre Royal...was erected...upon the site of the former theatre

Grand Fete and Theatrical Representation at the Hotel de Ville, Paris, in honour of the Peace Plenip Creator: Unknown
Grand Fete and Theatrical Representation at the Hotel de Ville, Paris, in honour of the Peace Plenipotentiaries, 1856....a brilliant spectacle, from 1500 to 2000 persons being present

The Royal Italian Opera, Lyceum, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Italian Opera, Lyceum, 1856. London stage production. The opera was the "Trovatore, "...The gipsy Azucena, the real heroine of the piece, was personated by Mdlle

Interior of the Grand Opera-House, at Paris, 1854. Creator: Edmund Evans
Interior of the Grand Opera-House, at Paris, 1854. The aspect of the Salle on first entering strikes principally from its extreme gorgeousness and brilliancy. It seems one gigantic mass of gold

Plans and section of the Odeon of Pericles, Athens, Greece
Plans and section of the Odeon of Athens or Odeon of Pericles in Athens, Greece. Odeo di Pericle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Luigi Antonio Bossi from Giulio Ferrarios

Programme cover, Northampton Repertory Theatre, October 1949. 1949

Players on stage in the Oberammergau Passion Play, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Players on stage in the Oberammergau Passion Play, 1922. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria, Germany

Interior of Covent Garden Theatre in 1804, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Interior of Covent Garden Theatre in 1804, (1881). A performance on the stage at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden, London

Proscenium arch, the Tivoli Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, 1925. Chicagos Tivoli Theatre was a cinema opened in 1921. It closed in 1963 and was demolished soon afterwards

Music cover, The New Haymarket Polka, by Meredith Ball, showing the proscenium arch and safety curtain of the Haymarket Theatre, London Date: circa 1880

Design for a Stage Set Depicting a Perspectival View of an Ideal Renaissance City, ... ca. 1550-60. Creator: Anon
Design for a Stage Set Depicting a Perspectival View of an Ideal Renaissance City, ca. 1550-60

The Proscenium, King Solomons Caves, Mole Creek (b / w photo)
6012285 The Proscenium, King Solomons Caves, Mole Creek (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proscenium, King Solomons Caves, Mole Creek)

Plan and elevation of an ancient Greek theater
6340252 Plan and elevation of an ancient Greek theater by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Plan and elevation of an ancient Greek theater)

Coupe de la salle de spectacle du cote du theatre & Coupe de la meme salle du cote oppose
3526034 Coupe de la salle de spectacle du cA'tedu theAtre & Coupe de la mme salle du cA'teopposeau theAtre, from Recueil des plans du Petit Trianon by Richard Mique (1728-94)

Programme cover, Kingston Empire Theatre, Surrey, Kingshot Theatres Ltd, Director: Stanley Watson. circa 1950

Tragic scene (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407554 Tragic scene (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English, out of copyright

Proscenium of The Royalty Theatre, Well Street, Wellclose Square, London (engraving)
584751 Proscenium of The Royalty Theatre, Well Street, Wellclose Square, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proscenium of The Royalty Theatre)

San Carlo Theatre interior, Naples, Italy, showing the stage, the orchestra, the stalls and many balconies. Date: circa 1900

The Auditorium, Liverpool Repertory Theatre. 1911

The proscenium of the English Opera House in the Strand (late Lyceum) (engraving)
584724 The proscenium of the English Opera House in the Strand (late Lyceum) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Opera House, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3092341 The Opera House, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opera House, Cape Town)

The New Proscenium of Her Majestys Theatre (engraving)
1594022 The New Proscenium of Her Majestys Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Proscenium of Her Majestys Theatre)

Re-Decoration of Her Majestys Theatre, the Proscenium, Drop-Scene, by Stanfield (engraving)
1101749 Re-Decoration of Her Majestys Theatre, the Proscenium, Drop-Scene, by Stanfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Proscenium of the Italian Opera House (Her Majestys Theatre) (engraving)
584805 Proscenium of the Italian Opera House (Her Majestys Theatre) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alhambra Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland. 14th September 1953

Sesta Scena di Tutto Cielo, 1637. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Sesta Scena di Tutto Cielo, 1637

Proscenium for Angelica, Vincitrice di Alcina, 1716. Creator: Franz Ambros Dietel
Proscenium for Angelica, Vincitrice di Alcina, 1716. [Opera composed for the birth of Prince Leopold in 1716]

KINGS THEATRE / 1816
Exterior of the Kings Theatre, Haymarket, London, re-built after the original was destroyed by a fire in 1789. Date: 1816

Dr Syntax at Covent Garden Theatre
Doctor Syntax watching a performance of Henry IV at Covent Garden Theatre, London. Date: 1812

Dr Syntax witnessing the fate of his play (at Drury Lane Theatre, London). Date: 1820

The entry into Jerusalem, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The entry into Jerusalem, 1922. Players on stage in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Veneration of the Cross, with choir, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Veneration of the Cross, with choir, 1922. Players on stage in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

The theatre proscenium, Normansfield Hospital, Richmond upon Thames, 1976

Detail of the proscenium and stage - Regent Theatre, Brighton, Sussex, 1922. Designed by Robert Atkinson, the Regent Theatre was a cinema which opened in 1921

Proscenium and Stage Boxes in the Komodie Theatre, Berlin, c1926. The Komodie Theatre was designed by Oskar Kaufmann (1873-1956). From The Studio Volume 92

Roman Theatre at Bosra
Syria, Bosra, Roman Theatre

LONDON: GLOBE THEATRE. Drawing (reconstruction) of the second Globe Theater. From a conjurers circle on the floor cloth, Faustus is raising Mephistopheles, 17th century

GREEK THEATRE. A reconstruction of the Theatre of Dionysus in Athens. To the left, above the spectators seats, part of the enclosing colonnade; in the foreground

Theatrical performance in ancient Athens
Performance at the Theatre of Dionysos in Athens, ancient Greece. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Millefleurs ground birds badger; cityscape top framed
Millefleurs ground with birds and badger; cityscape at top framed by part of proscenium

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The proscenium arch has long been a symbol of grandeur and artistry in the world of theater. From its origins in ancient Greece to its presence on Broadway, this architectural feature has played a vital role in showcasing performances for centuries. In 1974, the Harkness Theatre opened its doors on Broadway and 62nd Street in New York City. A stunning mural by Enrique Senis-Oliver adorned the proscenium arch, depicting dancers paying homage to Terpsichore, the goddess of dance. This captivating artwork set the stage for countless mesmerizing performances that would grace this iconic venue. Traveling back in time to the 1920s, we find ourselves at King's Lynn Mart. Amidst all the excitement and festivities, there stands a magnificent proscenium arch that serves as a backdrop for thrilling acts and dazzling shows. The energy emanating from behind this arch is palpable as performers captivate audiences with their talents. Venturing across continents, we arrive at London's Coliseum Theater - both front and behind-the-scenes are abuzz with activity. The proscenium arch frames an enchanting world where actors transport spectators into realms filled with drama and emotion, and is here that dreams come alive under shimmering lights and applause fills every corner. Stepping further back into history, we enter a 17th-century theater where Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece "A Winter's Tale" unfolds before our eyes. The proscenium arch provides a window into another era as talented actors bring these beloved characters to life amidst intricate wood engravings adorning the stage. Across oceans lies America's Met Opera Stage - an epitome of elegance and sophistication. Behind its majestic proscenium arch lies a realm where opera singers unleash their powerful voices while captivating audiences with their emotive performances. Music too finds solace within the embrace of the proscenium arch.