Vaudeville, Old and New: An Encyclopedia of Variety Performers

This is a one-of-a-kind reference work on the history of vaudeville, performance art, burlesque, revue and comic opera. Frank Cullen’s deep research, including archival work and personal interviews, uncovers the rich history of this American art form. Most of the artists profiled here are not examined in other reference books. This will be a must-have for students of theatre history and performance art and also for anyone interested in the cultural history of America.