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titles     on off  images   on off  sort by   title date  results per page         10  25  50  75  100    George Balanchine March 22, 1946 Reknown choreographer teaching at the American School of Ballet in New York. images available upon request George Jessel and Sophie Tucker date unknown images available upon request Geraldine Fitzgerald date unknown images available upon request Gertrude Lawrence date unknown images available upon request Get Away Old Man November 23, 1943 A comedy written by William Saroyan, produced and directed by George Abbott. Starring Richard Widmark as the self-aggrandizing writer Henry Bird, who is hired by a Hollywood producer (Ed Begley) to create a script for a film about "all mothers everywhere." Saroyan wrote the show upon his return from Hollywood, where he wrote "The Human Comedy." images available upon request Gigi November 8, 1951 Selected images from the play starring Audrey Hepburn in her breakout Broadway role as the young Parisian girl being groomed for high society by her Aunt (Cathleen Nesbitt). Adapted for the stage by Anita Loos, from the novel by Colette. 17 images » Gigi Rehearsal October 16, 1951 5 images » Girls Who Stop The Shows date unknown Sono Osato appears in this photo essay of top level Broadway women. images available upon request Glad To See You date unknown Jane Withers Broadway debut, where she introduced the song "Guess I'll Have To Hang My Tears Out To Dry", made famous later by Frank Sinatra. 5 images » Gregory Peck: Dennis Playhouse July 9, 1946 Gregory Peck is shown in Cape Cod working in summer theatre at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts. The play shown is Playboy of the Western World. From these images its easy to see how Peck went on to become one of the most famous of Hollywood leading men. 15 images » Guys and Dolls circa 1950 27 images » Hamlet December 13, 1945 featuring Maurice Evans 1 images » Happy Birthday October 1946 Helen Hayes stars in this Anita Loos play with music by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II about a woman determined to get her man. 1 images » Harriet circa 1943 The story of Harriet Beecher Stowe starring Helen Hayes, staged by Elia Kazan, and produced by Gilbert Miller. 2 images » Harvey date unknown The 1945 Pulitzer Prize winning story of Elwood P. Dowd and his imaginary six foot, three and one half inch tall rabbit Harvey. Starring Frank Fay and Josephine Hull, the play ran for 1775 performances. The 1950 film version recast James Stewart in the role of Elwood P. Dowd and won a "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" Oscar for Mrs. Hull. 19 images » Hello, Dolly! circa 1964 The original broadway production of Hello, Dolly! starring Carol Channing at the St. James Theatre. 39 images » High Button Shoes circa 1947 Phil Silvers stars in this comedy as Harrison Floy, a snake-oil con man fleeing to Atlantic City with profits extorted from the willing and foolish family Longstreet, eventually losing it all betting on the wrong college football team. Jerome Robbins choreographs and George Abbott directs. 23 images » High Kickers circa 1941 The 171 performances hit starring George Jessel and Sophie Tucker. A burlesque troop is arrested in Ohio, but manages to get off by exposing the mayor's wife as an old trooper. images available upon request Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall Wedding May 21, 1945 8 images » I Remember Mama circa 1944 Marlon Brando made his Broadway debut as the character Nels in this play about a San Francisco family trying to make ends meet in the early 1900's. 2 images » Imogene Coca May 11, 1945 Comedian actress and dancer Imogene Coca hams it up in a trenchcoat and other outfits in preparation for a one woman show, shown at the end, in this series of funny photographs. 9 images » In The Summer House December 5, 1953 The Jane Bowles play, with music by Paul Bowles. Starring Judith Anderson, Mildred Dunnock and Logan Ramsey as Lionel - a part that almost went to the then unknown actor James Dean. 1 images » Inside U.S.A date unknown Beatrice Lillie, Jack Haley, and Valerie Bettis star. images available upon request Inside U.S.A Rehearsal January 28, 1948 images available upon request Jackpot circa 1944 Musical comedy created by a host of top-tier talent including lyrics and music by Howard Dietz and Vernon Duke, stage design by Robert Edmond Jones and Raymond Sovey, and produced by Vinton Freedley. The high point of the show was a ballet entitled "Grist for de Mille" by renowned choreographer Charles Weidman in a parody of the Broadway ballets of Agnes de Mille. images available upon request Jacob's Pillow date unknown An annual dance festival. 4 images » Jacobowsky and The Colonel January 26, 1944 An arrogant Polish Colonel (Louis Calhern) and shy but wily Jew S.L. Jacobowsky (Oscar Karlweis) find themselves escaping from the Nazi invasion of Paris in 1940. This comedy-drama written in German by Franz Werfel was first adapted into English by Clifford Odets and later rewritten by S.N. Behrman. Staged by Elia Kazan. images available upon request Jacobowsky and The Colonel circa 1944 An arrogant Polish Colonel (Louis Calhern) and shy but wily Jew S.L. Jacobowsky (Oscar Karlweis) find themselves escaping from the Nazi invasion of Paris in 1940. This comedy-drama written in German by Franz Werfel was first adapted into English by Clifford Odets and later rewritten by S.N. Behrman. Staged by Elia Kazan. 6 images » Jan Clayton Dancing from Show Boat date unknown images available upon request Janus June 1, 1956 Starring Imogene Coca images available upon request Jeb circa 1946 Although the play was a flop at only 9 performances, this 1946 play was where Ruby Dee met Ossie Davis and went on to have a long life and notable career together. Set design by Jo Mielziner and produced and directed by Herman Shumlin. 20 images » Joan McCracken date unknown Eileen Darby photographs her good friend Joan McCracken candidly hamming in several settings. Joan McCracken found fame playing the role of Sylvie "The Girl Who Falls Down" in Oklahoma! and was later married to Bob Fosse. 12 images » John Henry December 30, 1939 Starring Paul Robeson in the title role at the Colonial Theatre in Boston. The show opened on Broadway 11 days later on January 10th, 1940 at the 44th Street Theatre. Despite its short run this was the show that marked the beginning of Eileen Darby's Theatre photography career, the images of which were her first published in the NY Times Photo Section in 1940 by photo editor Victor Talley. 11 images » John Murray Anderson's Almanac December 10, 1953 Harry Belafonte stars in the last show from successful Producer John Murray Anderson, who died seven weeks later. The show was a hit. images available upon request Jooss Ballet September 23, 1941 images available upon request Kiss And Tell September 16, 1943 A comedy staged and produced by George Abbott, and starring Jessie Royce Landis and Robert Keith as the parents of teenager Corliss Archer (Joan Caulfield). It also marked the Broadway premiere of Richard Widmark as Lieutenant Lenny Archer. The show was a situation comedy staged around the friends, neighbors, and love interests of Corliss Archer, and was a big success at 956 performances. images available upon request Kiss And Tell July 5, 1944 A comedy staged and produced by George Abbott, and starring Jessie Royce Landis and Robert Keith as the parents of teenager Corliss Archer (Joan Caulfield). It also marked the Broadway premiere of Richard Widmark as Lieutenant Lenny Archer. The show was a situation comedy staged around the friends, neighbors, and love interests of Corliss Archer, and was a big success at 956 performances. images available upon request Kiss Me, Kate November 3, 1948 Cole Porter, Patricia Morison, Alfred Drake, John C. Wilson, Harold Lang, and Bella Spewack are shown at the rehearsal for Kiss Me, Kate at the New Century Theatre. 21 images » La Guardia and Jungleers Band date unknown A visit with New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia and the military Jungleers Band. 9 images » LaGuardia with Mademoiselle Editor July 1, 1945 images available upon request Laffing Room Only circa 1944 An Olsen & Johnson (John "Ole" Olsen and Chic Johnson) musical revue featuring Betty Garrett, Frank Libuse, Willy West and McGinty, and Mata and Hari. In established Olsen and Johnson style the show was filled with loony slapstick and full audience participation, and was a success. images available upon request Laugh Town Laugh June 4, 1942 The Broadway vaudeville show featuring Carmen Amaya, Jane Froman, and starring Ed Wynn. The show was Miss Froman's last before her tragic plane accident that crushed both her legs in Lisbon, Portugal in 1943. images available upon request Lend An Ear date unknown Carol Channing images available upon request Leonard Bernstein circa 1944 Composer Leonard Bernstein at work on his piano while still quite young, composing On The Town. The images have a wonderful candid quality. Several of these images appeared in TIME Magazine's November 26, 1948 issue. 5 images » Let's Face It! circa 1941 Music and lyrics by Cole Porter, starring Danny Kaye with Vivian Vance, Eve Arden, and Edith Meiser. Featuring Nanette Fabray, Mary Jane Walsh, Helena Bliss. Based on the 1925 hit comedy play, "The Cradle Snatcher's." images available upon request Life Magazine Covers date unknown The Life Magazine covers of Eileen Darby. 6 images » Lillian Hellman date unknown images available upon request Lilly Dache (Daché) August 6, 1945 Eileen Darby spends a day with well-known milliner turned fashion designer Lilly Daché. Ms. Daché can be seen approving fashion designs, trying on different hats and fashions, touring her eclectic home, and finally flying away on a chartered prop plane. 34 images » London England April 22, 1946 A spring day spent while on assignment in London. Several interesting shots, including the rooftop of the New Theatre with the Old Vic Players. 8 images » Look Magazine Covers date unknown 1 images » Look, Ma, I'm Dancin'! February 2, 1948 Starring Nancy Walker and Harold Lang. Conceived, directed, and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. 24 images » Look, Ma, I'm Dancin'! circa 1948 Jerome Robbins choreographer and director. At the Adelphi Theatre, starring Nancy Walker and Harold Lang. 8 images » Louis Prima date unknown 26 images » Louisiana Purchase circa 1940 A musical comedy featuring Broadway team William Gaxton and Victor Moore, Irene Bordoni, Vera Zorina, Carol Bruce, and with a score by Irving Berlin. Victor Moore stars as Senator Oliver P. Loganberry on a campaign to expose the corruption of the Louisiana government in this lighthearted spoof inspired by the administration of the late Governor Huey Long. images available upon request Macbeth October 22, 1941 The revival starring Dame Judith Anderson and Maurice Evans with Staats Cotsworth as Banquo. It was very successful and ran for 131 performances. images available upon request Mademoiselle Party date unknown images available upon request Maid In The Ozarks September 14, 1942 A farce staged by Jules Pfeiffer. The play about Kentucky hillbillies migrated from Los Angeles to Chicago and was roundly panned by critics. Tenaciously, the producer kept the show running until it was purchased by two Chicagoans who better marketed the show with a panache that drew theatre-goers and brought the play to profit. After five successful years traveling the country the play finally made it to Broadway in 1946. images available upon request Many Happy Returns December 11, 1944 A very poorly received comedy starring Mary Astor, in her Broadway debut, as Cynthia Laceby and Neil Hamilton as Henry Burton. The show follows the wooing escapades of a sophisticated woman who ensnares a young man, his older banker father, and then several other men before the curtain falls for 1 of only 3 performances. 1 images » Mary Jane Walsh date unknown Singer known for "Too Many Girls", 1939. Her first show was Rodgers and Harts "I'd Rather Be Right", 1937, from the famous quote "I'd Rather Be Right Than President". Shown here while involved with "Let's Face It!", the Cole Porter 1941 musical. images available upon request Mata and Hari October 10, 1941 Eccentric dancers Ruth Mata (Meta Krahn) and Eugene Hari (Otto Ulbricht). images available upon request Me And Juliet March 12, 1953 18 images » Me and Juliet circa 1953 6 images » Meet The People - London date unknown images available upon request Men In Shadow March 10, 1943 Originally an English play in 1942, the show was brought to Broadway in 1943. A flop that ran for 21 performances, the drama revolves around the hiding of three American airmen in an old French mill house. Written by Mary Hayley Bell, wife of renown actor John Mills, and produced by Max Gordon. images available upon request Mexican Hayride December 28, 1943 A musical starring Bobby Clark as a comedic con-man on the lam in Mexico, and featuring June Havoc as an American female bullfighter. Book by Herbert Fields and Dorothy Fields. Produced by Mike Todd. Music and lyrics by Cole Porter, who found a much needed hit in the song, "I Love You." images available upon request Miles White January 11, 1943 Gifted costume designer Miles White paints designs in his studio during the production of the Ziegfeld Follies of 1943. His show immediately following was Oklahoma!. 5 images » Miss Liberty June 12, 1949 Images from the rehearsal for the story of a French girl mistaken for the female model who inspired the Statue of Liberty. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, written by Robert E. Sherwood, directed by Moss Hart, and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. At the Imperial Theatre, 1949. 14 images » Mister Big September 4, 1941 The rehearsals of the murder-mystery comedy produced and staged by Geroge S. Kaufman that ran for only 7 performances. Featuring Fay Wray, Hume Cronyn, Mitzi Hajos, Betty Furness, and Robert Whitehead. images available upon request Morning Star August 21, 1942 Gregory Peck made his Broadway debut in this Guthrie McClintic production, written by Emlyn Williams, which centers on the happenings of the British newspaper Morning Star. The play was Peck's calling card to Hollywood, despite its short 24 performance run and less than stellar reviews. These images are from the rehearsal. 7 images » My Sister Eileen December 23, 1940 My Sister Eileen was a joyous comedy based on Ruth McKenney's New Yorker stories about the urban adventures of her attractive sister Eileen. The Max Gordon production, staged by George S. Kaufman, ran for an incredible 864 performances. In a tragic twist, newlyweds Eileen McKenney and husband novelist Nathaniel West were killed in an automobile accident only 4 days before the opening. The show was adapted into the great musical Wonderful Town by Betty Comden, Adolph Green, and Leonard Bernstein in 1953. images available upon request Native Son March 5, 1941 Based on the fantastic award winning novel by Richard Wright and directed by Orson Welles only two months before the release of his film masterpiece Citizen Kane. Starring Canada Lee as Bigger Thomas, a tormented black man in the slums of South Side Chicago wanted for killing a white woman. A powerful commentary on the American racial environment. 20 images » New Faces of 1943 (New Shoes) circa 1943 Another Leonard Sillman musical revue, albeit one with unfavorable reviews. The show featured John Lund, who later became a big star at Paramount Studios, Irwin Corey, Doris Dowling, and Alice Pearce. images available upon request Night Before Christmas March 29, 1941 A comedy in three acts written by Laura Perelman and S.J. Perelman. The show featured Harry Bratsburg (who later became Colonel Sherman T. Potter on the hit TV show M*A*S*H), a young Shelley Winters, and was later made into the film "Larceny, Inc." starring Edward G. Robinson and featuring Anthony Quinn and Jane Wyman. images available upon request No Time For Sergeants January 16, 1956 Starring Andy Griffith and Roddy McDowell images available upon request Oklahoma! circa 1943 The musical that redefined what a musical could be for Broadway. A love triangle storyline and classic songs such as "The Surrey with the Fringe On Top" and "Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'" all led to a staggering 2,212 performance phenomenon. Richard Rodgers music, Oscar Hammerstein II lyrics, Agnes de Mille choreographer, Alfred Drake and Joan Roberts star, and directed by Rouben Mamoulian at the St. James Theatre. 42 images » On The Town circa 1944 The rehearsal for the play choreographed by Jerome Robbins and starring Sono Osato. Music by Leonard Bernstein. At the Adelphi Theatre on 54th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue. 8 images » On The Town circa 1944 Production photos from On The Town, featuring many well framed and lit key moments from the show. There is also a nice candid section showing Leonard Bernstein and the stars of the show rehearsing a song. The Betty Comden and Adolph Green show with choreography by Jerome Robbins. 17 images » On the Town circa 1944 Inspired by Jerome Robbins' earlier ballet Fancy Free, On The Town brilliantly dramatized the adventures of three sailors in New York on a 24-hour pass. Robbins' driving creative vision as both director and choreographer on this show and his West Side Story (1957) planted the seeds for the so called "concept musical," such as "Cabaret" (1966) and "Chicago" (1975). 20 images » One Touch of Venus August 27, 1943 The rehearsal for the original Broadway musical comedy starring Mary Martin as the statue Venus, who comes to life to woo the shy and befuddled barber played by Kenny Baker. Staged by Elia Kazan, choreographed by Agnes de Mille, with music by Kurt Weill, lyrics by Ogden Nash and book by S.J. Perelman. 18 images » One Touch of Venus September 22, 1943 Directed by Elia Kazan and starring Mary Martin. Choreography by Agnes De Mille. The images from this performance were taken in Boston, two weeks before the October 7, 1943 opening on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre. images available upon request Opening of "Therese" circa 1945 Photographs showing the opening of the play Therese at the Biltmore Theatre, featuring Leonard Bernstein, Dame May Witty, Eva Le Gallienne, and others. 9 images » Othello August 30, 1943 Rehearsals for the most celebrated American revival of Othello in the 20th century, starring Paul Robeson as Othello, Uta Hagen as Desdemona, and José Ferrer as Iago. Staged by Margaret Webster. 2 images » Othello September 18, 1943 Margaret Webster and the Theatre Guild's presentation of Othello, starring Paul Robeson in the title role, Uta Hagen as Desdemona, and Jose Ferrar as Iago, in what would become Broadway's longest running staging of the Shakespearean classic at 296 performances. It was a particularly unusual performance in that the role of the Moor, Othello, was played by an African-American on a Broadway stage. It received rave reviews, lauding Robeson, Ferrar, and Hagen equally. 10 images » Out Of This World November 14, 1950 Music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Directed by Agnes de Mille with choreography by Hanya Holm. The musical comedy revolves around the god Jupiter who seeks an affair with the already-married mortal Helen (Priscilla Gillette). To win her over, the sex-crazed Jupiter disguises himself as Helen's husband (William Eythe), until he is tracked down by his wife Juno (star Charlotte Greenwood). 18 images » Pal Joey December 7, 1951 Images from the rehearsal from the John O'Hara play Pal Joey, music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Lorenz Hart. Starring Harold Lang as a heel of an M.C. who uses women to advance his career, with Elaine Stritch, Helen Gallagher, and Vivienne Segal. 26 images » Peggy Ann Garner date unknown Peggy Ann Garner was a childhood star of the late 1930's and 1940's, best known for her screen performances in Jane Eyre (1944) and A Tree Grows In Brooklyn (1945). In this series of images Eileen Darby captures the young Canton, Ohio star having a fun day at Coney Island in New York. 15 images » Peter Pan May 1, 1950 Sir James M. Barrie's story as produced by Peter Lawrence, starring Boris Karloff and Jean Arthur. Music and Lyrics by Leonard Bernstein, and Costumes by Motley. 20 images » Phyllis Thaxter date unknown Star of Take Her, She's Mine with Art Carney. images available upon request Pick Up Girl May 2, 1944 An examination of all the aspects of juvenile delinquency in close detail for the first time on a Broadway stage. Written by Elsa Shelley, the play was somewhat well received but also criticized for its numerous sordid details that detracted from the drama. images available upon request Pick-Up Girl April 14, 1944 Rehearsal images from the Elsa Shelley courtroom drama about a young deceased delinquent girl. images available upon request Playboy of The Western World date unknown 12 images » Playboy of The Western World Rehearsal date unknown Starring Burgess Meredith, Directed by Guthrie McClintic 5 images » Polonaise September 18, 1945 images available upon request Polonaise circa 1945 These images are from the rehearsal of Polonaise, a musical based on Chopin. Lyrics by John Latouche, music by Frédéric Chopin, and starring Marta Eggerth and Jan Kiepura. 7 images » President Batista November 13, 1956 Fulgencio Batista, the President of Cuba who was overthrown by Fidel Castro, is shown with his wife and advisors at the Batista farm outside of Havana and with his family at the Presidential Palace in the heart of Havana. 17 images » Rebecca September 1944 Daphne Du Maurier's adaptation of her own novel "Rebecca" satisfied the curiosity of hinterland theatregoers eager to see Diana Barrymore and her husband Bramwell Fletcher in the roles played so brilliantly in the 1940 Hitchcock film version with Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier. Gotham critics were not kind, and the show ran a mere 20 performances. images available upon request Red Buttons June 16, 1958 images available upon request Return Of The Vagabond May 8, 1940 George M. Cohan reprises his role as the vagabond made famous in the 1920 play "The Tavern". The play was a terrible flop, closing after only 7 performances, and causing Mr. Cohan to sadly remark, "They don't want me no more." It was his last appearance on Broadway. Widely noted as opening on May 17th, the play actually opened on May 13th and closed on May 18th. images available upon request Room Service June 25, 1943 5 images » Rosalinda (Die Fledermaus) July 6, 1943 Max Reinhardt's production based on the operetta "Die Fledermaus", composed by Johann Strauss, Jr. and conducted by Erich Wolfgang Korngold. The show was a phenomenal unexpected success and ran for 611 performances. images available upon request « no results match your search » Only 284 of the 1835 shows Eileen Darby photographed have made it to our website so far contact us and we may be able to find what you are looking for.

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