Event |
A Star is Torn
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Venue |
Universal Theatre, North Fitzroy, VIC |
First Date |
15 May 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
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Secondary Genre |
Biographical
Music Theatre
Song
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Subjects |
Entertainers
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Resources |
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Works |
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Text Nationality |
Australia
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Production Nationality |
Australia
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Further Information |
This production was to be remounted and widely toured several times over the next four years.
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Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Flyer |
PROMPT Collection, National Library of Australia |
Programme |
PROMPT Collection, National Library of Australia |
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Event Identifier
| 33110 |
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