Show Boat Val, Una performer Theatrical Performance 1929-12-27 Ziegfeld Theater An American musical play in two acts, 17 scenes. Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Based on the novel of the same name by Edna Ferber. Music by Jerome Kern. Staged by Zeke Colvan. Choreography by Sammy Lee. Choral director, Will Vodery. Opened 27 December 1927 at the Ziegfeld Theatre and closed 4 May 1929 after 572 performances. Tap dance by Una Val (listed in program as one of the Ladies of the Ensemble) the last number before the Act II finale. Performing Arts Encyclopedia http://www.loc.gov/performingarts Tap Dance America http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/tda/tda-home.html tda IHAS 151216 loc.music.tda.925