The Zanesville Signal (Zanesville, OH)

Weller Theater
Vaudeville/Chin-Chin
By Don Taylor

My grandmother was a vaudeville star. I am following her career and learning about her many performances. In October 1919, she joined the cast of the Charles Dillingham production of “Chin-Chin” “Chin-Chin” played in the US and Canada until June 1920. I monitor several newspaper services watching for new venues that the show played at while she was a cast member.

This week’s entry is from page 12 of The Zanesville Signal dated 9 April 1920 via Newspapers.Com.

“CHIN CHIN” WILL BE HERE TUESDAY

“Rich in color, pretty girls, artistic setting and the playfulness that goes with good musical comedy is “Chin Chin” which comes to the Weller theater on Tuesday evening.

A testimony of its worth is supplied by its past record of a solid two year run at the Globe theatre in New York City, and the summing up of the box office receipts in both the Metropolis and on tour are convincing proofs of public estimation.

Ivan Caryll, composer of the music, is also responsible for the music of “The Pink Lady” and “The Little Café.” Anne Caldwell and R. H. Burnside wrote the libretto; Walter Wills and Roy Binder will be seen in the leading roles.

In this gigantic production of “Chin Chin,” Charles Dillingham the producer, offers more for the admission price than any other dozen musical shows ever seen.

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13 April 1920 – Zanesville, OH – Weller Theatre, “Chin-Chin.” (In the News)