This map shows 19th century performance venues through the careers of four artists: Ira Aldridge, Jacob Adler, Jenny Lind, & Edwin Booth.
19th century performers travelled broadly in search of audiences, moving from venue to venue. A typical show involved a variety of performances, so it was not uncommon for an artist to play several roles in one day.
Select a venue to learn more about some of the performances that occurred there.
