New York Public Library Shares World's Largest Archive of Theatre Recordings in New Exhibit

'The world's largest collection of live theatre recordings turns 50 this year. To celebrate, the New York Public Library, which curates the massive collection, is welcoming guests to its new exhibit called “Focus Center Stage." Of the more than 8,000 titles featured in the collection, about 4,500 are recorded productions. Curator Patrick Hoffman says he wishes every production could be taped for the archives, but that it isn’t financially feasible.“We select what we believe are the outstanding productions on Broadway, off-Broadway,” Hoffman says. “And we've also taped in regional theaters over the years, too”.'