| A History of Leadville Theater: Opera Houses, Variety Acts and Burlesque Shows Contributor(s): Scanlon, Gretchen (Author) |
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ISBN: 1609497112 ISBN-13: 9781609497118 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) - Performing Arts | Theater - History & Criticism |
| Dewey: 792.097 |
| LCCN: 2012043247 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.70 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Colorado |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When the West was wild, the glitziest streets in Colorado ran through Leadville, where opera, variety and burlesque lit up Magic City theaters. Theatrical legends Buffalo Bill and Oscar Wilde graced the Tabor Opera House, while revolutionary Susan B. Anthony reached a rough mining audience from a stage atop a bar. Thomas Kemp spared no expense on the risque Black Crook at the Grand Central Theater, complete with a grand waterfall, a trapdoor and dragons. Follow Leadville historian Gretchen Scanlon through these theatrical glory days, from the glamorous productions and stump speeches to the offstage theft and debauchery that kept the drama going even when the curtain fell. |
Contributor Bio(s): Scanlon, Gretchen: - Gretchen Scanlon serves as Executive Director of the Leadville/Lake County Chamber of Commerce, leads tours at the Tabor Opera House and owns Forget-Me-Not Historical and Genealogical Research. Scanlon gives Leadville history talks including "Magic City's Footlights: History of Leadville's Theaters." |