A Star is Torn

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Event A Star is Torn
Venue The Playhouse, Civic Square, ACT
First Date 26 June 1979
Last Date 1 July 1979
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description By Robyn Archer and Rodney Fisher. A musical theatre performance celebrating the lives of eleven of the world's most famous female singers and actors. Robyn Archer appears as Marie Lloyd, Helen Morgan, Bessie Smith, Judy Garland, Billie Holiday, Marilyn Monroe, Edith Piaf, Patsy Cline, Jane Froman, Dinah Washington and Janis Joplin.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Biographical
Music Theatre
Song
Subjects Entertainers
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Robyn Archer Writer
Rodney Fisher Writer
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information This production was to be remounted and widely toured several times over the next four years.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian Drama Project (UQ) Key STARISTRA
Event Identifier 116324