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A Chorus Line, Photo by Jonathan Hordle

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Private tour of Curtain Up at the New York Public Library

After its successful run at the V&A in London, Curtain Up: Celebrating 40 Years of Theatre in London and New York opened at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in October and V&AAF supporters were given a fascinating private tour led by co-curator, Dr Doug Reside in December.

New York Public Library 476 5th Ave,
New York

December 6, 2016, 7:00 pm

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Part of the 40th anniversary of the Olivier Awards, this display celebrates the extraordinary story of the world’s two greatest theatrical areas, London’s West End and New York’s Broadway.

A Chorus Line, Photo by Jonathan Hordle
A Chorus Line
Cast of a Chorus Line performing on stage at the Royal Opera House
Photograph Jonathan Hordle, 2013, © Rex Features
V&AAF attending a private tour of Curtain Up with curator Dr Doug Reside
V&AAF attending a private tour of Curtain Up with curator Dr Doug Reside

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