The Belasco Theater Analysis

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The Belasco Theater is located in the heart of mid-town Manhattan, and it is formerly known as the Stuyvesant Theater. The Belasco is the brainchild of American Architect George Keister. Keister designed the Belasco Theater for Impresario (Financier) David Belasco. Belasco was an American Director and Playwright whose works include the first adaptation of the short story Madame Butterfly. David, was not only a talented writer but also skilled at stage lighting and special effects. The Stuyvesant opened in 1907, and it was Belasco who changed the theater’s name in 1910. Aside from the theaters structure and purpose it also housed a duplex apartment above the main stage that Belasco utilized for his own occupancy. The room contained a window that allowed Belasco to remain in his quarters but still see the productions from afar. The Belasco opened on October 16th, 1907 with the Musical “A Grand Army Man.”
The Architecture of the Belasco was one of neo-Georgian style. The Belasco is reminiscent of the neo-medieval and neo-renaissance style, with is grandiose flair of the dramatics and its thirteen stories makes it one of the
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The neo-Georgian style was first seen in England in the 18th century and it was very prominent during the reign of England’s King George. This design was the concept of architect Sir Christopher Wren and Inigo Jones, and James Gibbs the concept was influenced by the Italian Renaissance. The Georgian style was introduced to America the 1800’s and it is one of the safest, most common types of architecture used in the modern world. Keister created a slew of theatres during the 1920’s boom. His designs were elegant and stimulating as they harmoniously combined various styles and motifs. The man who designed one of the most interesting churches in New York became a specialist at creating

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