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Donna Darling in Rochester, NY: “Chin Chin” at the Lyceum, March 4th-6th, 1920

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Don Taylor

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 →

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Donna in Eau Claire, WI, at the Grand Theater – Feb 12, 1920

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Don Taylor

I didn’t know that Donna and the “Chin Chin” company were in Minneapolis on February 1st until I read the newspapers announcing “Chin Chin” was coming to the Grand Theatre. That bit of information will provide keys to finding further … Continue reading →

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