Designer Launches Broadway Mystery Book Series
Broadway fans can now read the first two installments of a new six-book mystery series set in the theater district.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Interior Decorating
Live Poll
Do you believe pursuing new career paths later in life leads to greater personal satisfaction?
Longtime Broadway theatrical advertising designer Frank Verlizzo has launched a six-book mystery series with Camel Press. The novels are set in the Broadway world of the mid-1970s and incorporate real career anecdotes.
Why it matters
The series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Broadway theater district in the 1970s for enthusiasts. Verlizzo began writing the project during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing on five decades of industry experience.
Camel Press has committed to a total of 6 books for the mystery series, with the currently available titles priced at $18.95 each. Future installments are planned to focus on settings in 1975 and 1977.
The players
Frank Verlizzo
A veteran theatrical advertising designer with five decades of experience in the Broadway industry.
Camel Press
The independent publisher currently releasing the six-book series of Broadway-themed murder mystery novels.
The details
Frank Verlizzo authored the series by weaving actual experiences from his 50-year career in theatrical advertising into fictional murder mysteries. The stories capture the atmosphere of the Broadway theater world during the mid-1970s, a period that includes the 1982 demolition of the original Helen Hayes and Morosco theaters.
Timeline
1974: The year Verlizzo began his career in theatrical advertising.
1975: The setting for the first two books in the series.
1982: The year the Morosco and original Helen Hayes theaters were torn down.
The Home Front
This series serves as a historical document for New York City theater enthusiasts interested in the industry's evolution. It captures a professional landscape that fundamentally changed following the 1982 demolition of the original Helen Hayes and Morosco theaters.
Readers looking to add a piece of Broadway history to their home library can find the first two installments of the series now. Keep an eye out for future releases set in 1975 and 1977 to complete the planned six-book collection.
The takeaway
These novels offer a unique narrative archive of the 1970s theater world through the eyes of a longtime industry insider. Fans of the genre can check for upcoming publication announcements from Camel Press to track the progression of the remaining four books.
Further reading
For more on the aesthetic and history of the theater district, explore our Interior Decorating section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Gay City News.
Live Poll
Do you believe pursuing new career paths later in life leads to greater personal satisfaction?
