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Photograph of Sandy Burns, George Wiltshire, and Dusty Fletcher: Date: 1936. Photograph by: Mittoo Photo Studio, American. Subject of: Dusty Fletcher, American, 1900 - 1954.
An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production.
Ring for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields: Date: 1982. Created by: Unidentified. Worn by: André De Shields, American, born 1946.
Costume design drawing by Judy Dearing for Porgy and Bess: Date: 1995. Created by: Judy Dearing, American, 1940 - 1995. Type: design drawings.
Cuff links for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields: Date: 1978-1988. Created by: Unidentified. Worn by: André De Shields, American, born 1946.
Color photographs and negative of Eubie Blake: Date: ca. 1981. Photograph by: Bobbiegita Walker, American, born 1942. Subject of: Eubie Blake, American, 1887 - 1983.
Photograph of Chickie Collins with two unidentified female performers in costume: Date: 1933-1942. Photograph by: Unidentified. Subject of: Chickie Collins, American, died 1942.
Stand-up comedy is a minimalistic performing art, which originated in the United States and has spread around the world. It is performed on many levels, from free open-mic shows at dive bars
Photograph of Al Moore and Larrye: Date: 1936. Photograph by: Unidentified. Subject of: Al Moore.
Ellen Stewart: Date: 1974; printed 1990s. Photograph by: Jack Mitchell, American, 1925 - 2013. Subject of: Ellen Stewart, American, 1919 - 2011.
The Sons of Edward IV: Date made: ca 1833. referenced: Shakespeare, William. depicted: Edward V King of England.
Slover Marionettes Benefit Concert Poster: Date made: 1978. user: Larson, Joyce Dean. associated institution: Kidney Foundation.
A bad quarto, in Shakespearean scholarship, is a quarto-sized printed edition of one of Shakespeare's plays that is considered to be unauthorised, and is theorised to have been pirated from a the
China-Burma-India Theater: date made: ca 1941. Object Name: pin. Physical Description: metal (overall material).
Photograph of Laura Cathrell and two female performers in costume: Date: 1930-1950. Photograph by: Unidentified. Subject of: Laura Cathrell, 1914 - 1999.
Playbill for "The Wiz": Date: 1978. Published by: Playbill, American, founded 1884. Subject of: Broadway Theatre, American, founded 1924.
Scènes de Ballet: recording date: 1945. recording artist: New York Philharmonic. recording artist: Stravinsky, Igor.
Photograph of female performers in costume: Date: ca. 1941. Photograph by: Unidentified. Subject of: Laura Cathrell, 1914 - 1999.
Links pin belonging to Etta Moten Barnett: Date: 1946-2004. Subject of: The Links, Incorporated, American, founded 1946. Manufactured by: Unidentified.
Gelatin silver print of a line of guests arriving behind a velvet rope: Date: 1935-1939. Photograph by: Martin Harris. Subject of: Federal Theatre Project, American, 1935 - 1939.
Camera-ready comic art drawing for The Family Circus: date made: 1961-09-11. graphic artist: Keane, Bil. publisher: Register and Tribune Syndicate.
Romeo and Juliet Staffordshire figurine: date made: 1852. depicted (sitter): Cushman, Charlotte. Object Name: figurine.
Ward Leonard type P-28 "Vitrohm" theater dimmer plate: date made: ca 1925. maker: Ward Leonard Electric Co.. Object Name: Light Dimmer.
Soldier Shows: Date made: 1941 - 1945. publisher: Army Service Forces. Object Name: booklet.
Untitled (Etta Moten Barnett): Date: ca. 1940. Created by: Richmond Barthé, American, 1901 - 1989. Subject of: Etta Moten Barnett, American, 1901 - 2004.
Facinator and Marshall Field's box belonging to Etta Moten Barnett: Date: ca. 1960. Designed by: Maria Pia. Manufactured by: Marshall Field & Company, American, 1852 - 2006.
Cloak worn by George M. Cohan in The Tavern: date made: around 1929. Associated Date: 1930. associated person: Cohan, George M..
Who Do You Love I Hope; There's No Business Like Show Business: recording date: 1946. recording artist: Merman, Ethel. manufacturer: Decca.
Baluster from the Dock Street Theatre: Date: 19th century. Manufactured by: Unidentified. Owned by: Dock Street Theatre, American, founded 1736.
The concert saloon was an American adaptation of the English music hall, and a precursor of variety and vaudeville theater.
Florence: Date made: n.d.. depicted: Florence, William Jermyn. maker: Baker, Joseph E..
Aviator cap for The Wiz costume worn by André De Shields: Date: 1975. Worn by: André De Shields, American, born 1946. Designed by: Geoffrey Holder, Trinidadian American, 1930 - 2014.
Opera glasses with case belonging to Etta Moten Barnett: Date: 1960-2004. Manufactured by: Unidentified. Owned by: Etta Moten Barnett, American, 1901 - 2004.
Hello, Dolly Dress: Date made: 1994. wearer: Channing, Carol. maker: Grace Costumes.
Gloves worn by Phyllis Diller in Hello, Dolly! on Broadway: Date made: ca 1970. Object Name: gloves. Physical Description: nylon (overall material).
"I'm Always Chasing Rainbows": publishing date: 1918. publisher: McCarthy and Fisher Inc.. Object Name: sheet music.
Pair of boots worn by Jerry Lewis in Damn Yankees: Date made: 1995. performing artist: Lewis, Jerry. Object Name: Boots (2).
Silk shirt for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields: Date: 1982. Created by: Brooks-Van Horn Costume Company, Inc., American, 1962 - 1981. Worn by: André De Shields, American, born 1946.
Photograph of Laura Cathrell performing on stage: Date: ca. 1938. Photograph by: Unidentified. Subject of: Laura Cathrell, 1914 - 1999.
Photograph of a female performer in costume: Date: 1935. Photograph by: Stiger Studio, American. Subject of: Unidentified Woman or Women.