Dracula (1977)

In the 1970s, the Martin Beck Theatre was in desperate need of a hit. Then a long-buried vampire play rose again, with Frank Langella in the cape and storybook-spooky black-and-white designs by Edward Gorey. How did a play once left for dead lure audiences back to a theater known for flops? Sink your teeth into the bloody history of Dracula on stage, from Bram Stoker’s own failed reading to Bela Lugosi’s iconic turn, and meet the people who dared to bring the Count back to Broadway. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a transcript with photos, videos, and a list of all resources used. Produced by Patrick Oliver Jones and WINMI Media with Dan Delgado as co-producer and editor. Theme music created by Blake Stadnik. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices