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Cafe Society Swing - A True Story archive

The true story about the legendary New York nightclub which promoted racial equality and progressive causes. From 1938 to 1947 Cafe Society played host to some of the finest musical talent of the 20th century, including Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, Sarah Vaughan, Count Basie and many others. Cafe Society Swing tells the story of the venue from its idealistic Left-wing beginnings in Depression-era America. It follows its thrilling musical journey through struggles and triumphs, to its eventual demise in the 'Red scare' hysteria of the late 1940s.

Cast/Performers

Harold Sanditen, China Moses, Alexander Stewart, Cherise Adams-Burnett

Creatives/Company

Author: Alex Webb
Company: Copasetic Productions
Director: Simon Green

Cafe Society Swing - A True Story

Cafe Society Swing - A True Story (Musical) production archive for QTIX code T1344361201. Details of all Cafe Society Swing - A True Story archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S2104485040

Archive Listings

21 Dec 13
to
22 Dec 13

Leicester Square Theatre
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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