Shubert Archive

This organization has contributed to the following objects in the Encyclopedia.

Anti-Syndicate cartoon published in a Shubert-controlled theatrical newspaper, 1909

An anti-Syndicate cartoon published in a Shubert-controlled theatrical newspaper. Abe Erlanger and David Belasco Shake Hands "For Filthy Lucre," Cartoon,…

Belasco, David portrait, n.d.

Portrait of David Belasco, playwright and producer, sometimes ally and sometimes enemy of Klaw & Erlanger.

Erlanger, Abe to Marc Klaw

Abe Erlanger to Marc Klaw, letter, June 2, 1909. The letter is an example of the affectionate letters sent between…

Erlanger, Abe, ca. 1905

A typical portrait of Abe Erlanger (mis-captioned “E.L. Erlanger”), about 1905

Fiske, Minnie Maddern as Becky Sharp, ca. 1900

Minnie Maddern Fiske, actress who defied the Theatrical Trust and was punished for it.

Frohman, Charles, partner of Klaw & Erlanger in the Theatrical Syndicate, 1914

Charles Frohman, partner of Klaw & Erlanger in the Theatrical Syndicate and a very prominent producer

General Lew Wallace to Klaw & Erlanger accepting terms for their production of Ben-Hur

After tense negotiations, General Lew Wallace finally reached an agreement with Klaw & Erlanger to produce Ben-Hur onstage, 1899.

Ikey and Abey, Klaw & Erlanger Attraction

Klaw & Erlanger “contribution” to Tammany Hall

Klaw & Erlanger “contribution” to Tammany Hall, 1903.

Klaw & Erlanger As Sewer Rats

Klaw & Erlanger As Sewer Rats, Cartoon, New York Review, November 7, 1909. Another anti-Syndicate cartoon published in a Shubert-controlled…

Klaw & Erlanger respond to General Wallace’s acceptance of terms to produce Ben-Hur

Klaw & Erlanger respond to General Wallace’s acceptance of terms to produce Ben-Hur.

Klaw & Erlanger to employee Al Aarons regarding vaudeville booking

Marc Klaw or Abe Erlanger to employee Al Aarons regarding vaudeville booking, June 3, 1907. Klaw & Erlanger never got…

New Amsterdam Theatre, Interior Proscenium, ca. 1905

The proscenium of Klaw & Erlanger's New Amsterdam Theater.

New Amsterdam Theatre, Interior, Left Box Seats, n.d.

Interior of Klaw & Erlanger's New Amsterdam Theater.

Shubert, Lee and Jacob J., ca. 1920

Lee and Jacob J. Shubert, Klaw & Erlanger’s arch-competitors for almost two decades.

Shubert, Sam S., n.d.

Sam was the first Shubert in the theatrical business. At fifteen he obtained money from merchants in his hometown of…

Uncle Tom’s Cabin Production Proposed to Klaw & Erlanger

Years after their first experience producing Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Klaw & Erlanger received a request to book an unusual version…