Fan letters for Side show, 1997-1998.

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Location

Billy Rose Theatre Division

Extent

• 1 portfolio

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of letters of praise and thanks to Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner, the stars of the show, andpoems by Bill Russell to the Side Show company.

Biographical/Historical Note

Side Show, a musical about the Siamese twins Daisy and Violet Hilton, with music by Henry Krieger and book and lyrics by Bill Russell, opened in the fall of 1997 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, but despite positive reviews, failed to find a sufficient audience, and closed January 3,1998.

Controlled Access Terms

• Ripley, Alice.
• Skinner, Emily, 1970-
• Krieger, Henry. Side Show.
• Theater -- New York (State) -- New York.

Additional Creator Name

• Russell, Bill, 1949-