Background
Broadhurst was born in Walsall, England, and emigrated to the United States in 1882 where he began writing plays, later moving into production and direction.
Broadhurst was born in Walsall, England, and emigrated to the United States in 1882 where he began writing plays, later moving into production and direction.
He staged a number of plays in his eponymous theatre up until 1924, and continued to co-own the theatre with the Shuberts up until his death in 1952. He is buried in Santa Barbara, California.
