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Indianapolis’s first theatrical production took place in 1823 on New Year’s Eve. A traveling theatrical troupe performed in the dining… Read More »Theaters

Harry and Albert Von Tilzer

Harry and Albert Von Tilzer

(Harry, July 8, 1872-Jan. 10, 1946; and Albert, Mar. 29, 1878-Oct. 1, 1956). Harry and Albert Gumbinsky (later Von Tilzer)… Read More »Harry and Albert Von Tilzer

The history of vaudeville in Indianapolis parallels that of other cities. Touring shows (circuses, musicals, comedies, melodramas, burlesque shows, varieties,… Read More »Vaudeville

A landmark for the neighborhood, located at 6259 North College Avenue, the Vogue opened in 1938 as an upscale movie… Read More »The Vogue

Russell Webster

Russell Webster 

(Apr. 10, 1928-Sept. 8, 2007). Born in Indianapolis, Russell Webster was the last of 12 children born to William and… Read More »Russell Webster 

Helen C. Whitelowe

Helen C. Whitelowe

(May 16, 1928-Nov. 2, 2014). Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James and Elizabeth Maddox Green, Helen Whitelowe attended public schools… Read More »Helen C. Whitelowe

Harold Yeagy Jr.

Harold Yeagy Jr.

(Aug. 10, 1957-Nov. 19, 2020). Harold (Hal) Yeagy Jr. was born in Indianapolis, the son of Harold Raymond Yeagy Sr.… Read More »Harold Yeagy Jr.

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