25th Anniversary of the New York City Center of Music and Drama

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the New York City Center of Music and Drama, Host Richard Pyatt is joined by founding member Claire R. Reis; mezzo-soprano Frances Bible; ballet dancer Melissa Hayden; and Richard (Dick) Rosen, Assistant to the Mayor. The guests discuss the history of City Center, issues related to funding and an upcoming week long celebration to honor the anniversary as well as programming for the rest of the year.


Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


WNYC archives id: 151811
Municipal archives id: T6116

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