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Re: C&L Woodwind, Times Sq. NY?

Author: WhitePlainsDave
Date: 2016-04-24 04:51

I don't know and haven't seen the movie. With special effects, anything's possible. But during that time period though, before the internet and every available building getting turned into livable space, as you may know Chris, 48th St (East-West) in Manhattan between 6th (i.e. Ave of the Americas) and 7th Avenues was where music stores tended to be located, no doubt serving the needs of the players who worked "Broadway" shows.

The Times Square District's North border is normally considered 47th St., and is wholly enclosed by its Theater District (40th-54th, 6 - 8 Ave.) where live productions in the theaters of this area are consider "On Broadway Shows."

Today a few music stores remain on 48th, but many have been driven out (Ponte Music: huge woodwind shop) a long time ago, or set up shop elsewhere in Manhattan (e.g. Sam Ash: a big American chain whose origin and anchor store in Manattan moved off 48th, and the Buffet Showroom on 36th.)

Maybe Jon Moses can chime on this this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HujbwbmkVTI whose been playing with "Wicked" at "Broadway's" Gershwin Theater (on 51st) since its inception.

"Broadway" in quotes sites a district though which the street Broadway helps define.

A little investigating finds plenty of the scenes to be shot further South in Manhattan or elsewhere.

Post Edited (2016-04-24 05:12)

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