The Oyster Man Deas, Lawrence performer Hogan, Ernest performer Theatrical Performance 1907-11-25 Yorkville Theater, Grand Opera House, 14th Street Theater A spectacular song comedy in two acts, 4 scenes. Book by Flournoy E. Miller and Aubrey L. Lyles, based on a story by Hal Reid. Music by Will Vodery and Ernest Hogan. Lyrics by Henry S. Creamer. Musical numbers, dances, ensembles and play staged by Ernest Hogan. Opened 25 November 1907 at the Yorkville Theatre and closed 30 November 1907 after 10 performances, returned 16 December 1907 to the Grand Opera House, moved 23 December 1907 to the 14th Street Theatre and closed 4 January 1908 after a total of 36 performances. Rufus Rastus, the Oyster Man, played by Ernest Hogan; Samuel Austen, promoter of Blazassus scheme, played by Laurence Deas. Pony Ballet, Jubilee Chorus. (Norton 1907.55). Performing Arts Encyclopedia http://www.loc.gov/performingarts Norton Anthology of Drama: Norton Anthology of Drama: Nineteenth Century to the Present (Vol. 2). W.W. Norton & Company (2009). Tap Dance America http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/tda/tda-home.html tda IHAS 151216 loc.music.tda.148