The Cradle Will Rock
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The Cradle Will Rock is a 1937 play in music by Marc Blitzstein. Originally a part of the Federal Theatre Project, it was directed by Orson Welles and produced by John Houseman. Set in Steeltown, U.S.
First edition 1938
Cast portrait of Marc Blitzstein, creator of The Cradle Will Rock (1937)
"Nickel Under the Foot" (scene 7) in Blitzstein’s playscript for The Cradle Will Rock
Final page of Blitzstein’s playscript for The Cradle Will Rock
48th Street Theatre
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The 48th Street Theatre was a Broadway theatre at 157 West 48th Street in Manhattan. It was built by longtime Broadway producer William A. Brady and designed by architect William Albert Swasey. The ve
48th Street Theatre in 1912
48th Street Theatre seating plan from the playbill for The Broken Wing (1920–21)