The Rise of Rosie O'Reilly Keeler, Ruby performer Cohan, George M. performer Theatrical Performance 1924-03-16 George M. Cohan's comedians in a new American song and dance show (musical comedy) in two acts, 6 scenes. Words (Book, lyrics) and music by George M. Cohan. Musical numbers staged by Julian Mitchell. Prod. supervised by George M. Cohan. Opened 25 December 1923 at the Liberty Theatre and closed 15 March 1924 after 97 performances. This was Ruby Keeler's first Broadway show, at the age of 13 (she lied about her age as 16). (Norton 1923.46) 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 George M. Cohan (biography) loc.music.tdabio.68 Ruby Keeler (biography) loc.music.tdabio.117 tda IHAS 151216 loc.music.tda.1652