- Description
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Over the Top / Fred Astaire [theatrical performance]
- Title
- Over the Top [Theatrical Performance]
- Performers
- Astaire, Fred
- Astaire, Adele
- Published/Created
- 1917-11-28
- Genre
- Theatrical Performance
- Venue
- Abstract
- A musical revue in two acts, 15 scenes. Staged by H.C. Huffman. Dances arranged by Allan K. Foster. Produced by Messrs. Lee and J. J. Shubert. Opened 28 November 1917 at the 44th Street Roof Theatre and closed 2 February 1918 after 78 performances.
Cast included: Adele Astaire as Adele and Fred Astaire as Auguste. with Fred and Adele featured in "Gown Dance" "Where is the Language to Tell" and their specialty, "Dance." Astaire wrote: "I didn't do any solo dances in those days. Everything was with my sister. I subsequently did several dances leading a large chorus but didn't tackle any real solo spots until years later." (Norton 1918.20). - Source
- Norton Anthology of Drama: Norton Anthology of Drama: Nineteenth Century to the Present (Vol. 2). W.W. Norton & Company (2009).
- Astaire, Fred: Steps in Time: Fred Astaire. New York, Harper & Brothers (1959).
Last Updated: 12-16-2015