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Donna Darling in Rochester, NY: “Chin Chin” at the Lyceum, March 4th-6th, 1920
In March 1920, Donna Darling appeared at Rochester’s Lyceum Theatre in the touring musical comedy Chin Chin. Cast as the Goddess of the Light, Donna performed in a major Charles Dillingham production during its return engagement. Contemporary newspaper coverage highlights the scale, spectacle, and national reach of the show, providing valuable context for Donna’s early professional stage career. Continue reading
Posted in In the news, Vaudeville
Tagged Charles Dillingham, Rochester New York, theatrical revivals, Chin Chin, American theatre 1920, Donna Darling, Walter Wills, Roy Binder, touring productions, stage performers, early twentieth century theatre, Lyceum Theatre, Goddess of the Light, Vaudeville Performers, musical comedy
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Donna & Sammy — Rockford, Illinois (Dec. 1926)
In December 1926, Donna Darling and Sammy Clark appeared at the Palace Theatre in Rockford, Illinois, as part of a lively year-end vaudeville program. Contemporary Register Star articles describe their “brisk revue,” combining comedy, song, and dancing, and identify Darling as “The Musical Comedy Beauty.” These notices document another confirmed Midwestern engagement late in Darling’s touring career. Continue reading
Donna Darling at the Lyric Theatre, Hamilton, Ontario (January 1926)
In January 1926, Donna Darling and her troupe appeared at Hamilton, Ontario’s Lyric Theatre as a featured vaudeville attraction. Contemporary coverage from The Hamilton Spectator documents her engagement, billing, and reception, offering a clear glimpse into her international touring career during the height of the vaudeville era. Continue reading
