MAGIC AT CONEY!!! - VAUDEVILLE REVISITED Set for Coney Island Today
by BWW News Desk
- May 11, 2013
Over 100 years ago, Coney Island was the Mecca of magicians, comedians and artists from around the world. The local sideshows at Dreamland, Luna Park and Steeplechase Park, as well as the dance halls and theaters were a proving ground for those performing artists looking to hone their skills. There were usually a dozen or more acts in every vaudeville performance. The performances ranged from the truly talented to the simply quirky. Aside from the magicians, there were musicians, such as the piano player Eubie Blake, and the child star, Baby Rose Marie. There were great acts of physical talent, everything from contortionists, to tumblers to dancers. Actors performed plays and jugglers juggled.
MAGIC AT CONEY!!! - VAUDEVILLE REVISITED Set for Coney Island, 5/11
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 29, 2013
Over 100 years ago, Coney Island was the Mecca of magicians, comedians and artists from around the world. The local sideshows at Dreamland, Luna Park and Steeplechase Park, as well as the dance halls and theaters were a proving ground for those performing artists looking to hone their skills. There were usually a dozen or more acts in every vaudeville performance. The performances ranged from the truly talented to the simply quirky. Aside from the magicians, there were musicians, such as the piano player Eubie Blake, and the child star, Baby Rose Marie. There were great acts of physical talent, everything from contortionists, to tumblers to dancers. Actors performed plays and jugglers juggled.
Liz Miele, Luke Thayer and More Set for No Name... & A Bag O' Chips Comedy in Manhattan, 4/12 & 19
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 12, 2013
'No Name... & A Bag O' Chips' Comedy / Variety presents two shows this month at Otto's in Manhattan. Tonight, April 12th the show will feature performers Liz Miele (Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'), Bruce Cherry (VH1's 'My Coolest Years') and Miguel Dalmau (Hoboken Comedy Festival) The festivities continue today, April 19th with Luke Thayer(MTV.com) and illusionist Lee Alan Barrett.
Liz Miele, Luke Thayer and More Set for No Name... & A Bag O' Chips Comedy in Manhattan, 4/12 & 19
by Samantha Vega
- Apr 10, 2013
'No Name... & A Bag O' Chips' Comedy / Variety presents two shows this month at Otto's in Manhattan. On Friday, April 12th the show will feature performers Liz Miele (Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'), Bruce Cherry (VH1's 'My Coolest Years') and Miguel Dalmau (Hoboken Comedy Festival) The festivities continue on Friday, April 19th with Luke Thayer(MTV.com) and illusionist Lee Alan Barrett.
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