Five actors, fifty songs, one chaotic century—Broadway's time machine to when America sang its feelings.
Debuting on Broadway in 1980, Tintypes is a musical review featuring songs from the early twentieth century providing the audience with a look into that turbulent time in American history. Nominated for three Tony Awards, and winner of several Obie Awards, this production stars Carolyn Mignini, Lynne Thigpen, Trey Wilson, Mary Catherine Wright, and Jerry Zaks.
Acting
Lynne Thigpen's powerhouse voice anchors the entire century.
Direction
Seamless morphing between five performers and dozens of characters.
Costume
Rapid-fire wardrobe changes that somehow never miss a beat.
Director
Don Roy King
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jerry Zaks later became one of Broadway's most celebrated directors—this was his rare on-camera performance.
The title refers to cheap photographic prints of the era, mirroring how the show captures 'snapshots' of American life from 1890-1917.
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