Edwin Booth and The Players

The Players club at 16 Gramercy Park South was founded by actor Edwin Booth in 1888 as a social and professional club for actors and men of letters. The clubhouse includes Booth's former study and a collection of theatrical memorabilia and art assembled by its membership. The institution remains headquartered at this historic Gramercy Park townhouse and preserves records of Booth's founding role and the club's cultural activities. The Players' foundation and its association with Edwin Booth are documented in theatrical and municipal records.