Go beyond the footlights with History Hiding Around Broadway, where every theater has a secret and every stage holds a story.
Author and Broadway insider Teale Dvornik takes readers on an illustrated journey through the hidden history of New York’s Theatre District — from glittering chandeliers to ghost lights and forgotten tunnels — bringing the heart of Broadway to life like never before.
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About the Author
Teale Dvornik is a Broadway costumer, storyteller, and creator best known as The Backstage Blonde®. Since 2015, she has worked behind the curtain on some of Broadway’s most celebrated productions, where quick changes, late-night fittings, and the energy of opening night inspired her lifelong love for theatre.
Blending her insider experience with a gift for storytelling, Teale founded The Backstage Blonde® to share the hidden world of Broadway with audiences around the world. Her engaging tours, digital content, and now her debut book — History Hiding Around Broadway: Backstage Lore, Secrets & Surprises from New York’s Famed Theater District — reveal the untold stories, legends, and artistry that bring the Theatre District to life.
When she’s not backstage or leading her famed Broadway tours, Teale connects with theatre lovers everywhere, celebrating the magic, community, and creativity that make Broadway shine.
Backstage Lore, Secrets & Surprises from New York’s Famed Theater District
By Teale Dvornik | Foreword by James Monroe Iglehart
Step beyond the curtain and into the fascinating, lesser-known corners of Broadway. In History Hiding Around Broadway, Teale Dvornik uncovers the captivating stories, secret traditions, and backstage magic that make New York’s Theater District so iconic. From ghost lights to stage door legends, this beautifully illustrated book is a love letter to the performers, costumers, and dreamers who keep the lights of Broadway shining bright.
The Storyteller’s Promise
Every theater has secrets, every stage has ghosts, and every performer has a story waiting to be told. Teale Dvornik brings those stories to light — not from the front row, but from the wings, where the real magic happens.
Her passion for uncovering Broadway’s hidden history isn’t just about nostalgia; it’s about connection — to the craft, the community, and the generations of artists who’ve left their mark behind the curtain.
With History Hiding Around Broadway, Teale invites readers to walk those same streets, peek behind those same stage doors, and fall in love with the heartbeat of New York’s Theatre District all over again.
