A Star is Torn

Export event | Export network | Feedback | Map | Network | Print
Event A Star is Torn
Venue Princess Theatre (1886- ), Melbourne, VIC
First Date 22 February 1983
Last Date 5 March 1983
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description By Robyn Archer and Rodney Fisher. A musical theatre performance celebrating the lives of 11 of the world's most famous female singers and actors. Robyn Archer appears as Marie Lloyd, Helen Morgan, Bessie Smith, Judy Garland, Billie Holiday, Marilyn Monroe, Edith Piaf, Patsy Cline, Jane Froman, Dinah Washington and Janis Joplin.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Biographical
Music Theatre
Song
Subjects Biography
Entertainers
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Silvia Jahnsons Designer
Robyn Archer Devisor
Rodney Fisher Devisor
Rodney Fisher Director
Robyn Archer Performer
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information This was a touring version of a remount of Archer's and Fisher's hit show which premiered in 1979.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme PROMPT Collection, National Library of Australia
Flyer PROMPT Collection, National Library of Australia
Australian Drama Project (UQ) STARISTRA
Event Identifier 33113