Miner's Bowery Theatre

You are approaching the former site of Miner's Bowery Theatre, a legendary vaudeville house that opened in eighteen seventy-eight. Founded by Henry Clay Miner, a man who transitioned from a career as a city policeman to become a titan of theater management, this venue became one of the most raucous destinations in New York City. It was famous for a rowdy, interactive atmosphere where the audience played as much of a role as the performers on stage.