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Pzazz! 68, Las Vegas, Nevada: newspaper clippings

Date

1968

Archival Collection

Description

Photograph showing a scrapbook page composed of newspaper clippings that refer to the show Pzazz! 68 in Las Vegas. Transcribed onto the top newspaper clipping: " 'High Stepping, Leggy Salute to one of Hollywood's greatest films, Beau Geste,' is only part of the spectacular musical revue "Pzazz '68" at the Desert Inn. The entire stage erupts in Las Vegas' most dazzling production as Frank Sennes and Donn Arden take you on a memorable journey through Hollywood's greatest pictures and stars." Transcribed onto the bottom left newspaper clipping: "A Bubbly Toast - Shriley Kirkes, lead dancer in the Desert Inn's "Pzazz '68" musical spectacular, pours some Champaign for dancers Kathy Kneib, left, and Bonnie Palma for a victory toast to the cast project entry "Pzazz '68" in the Stardust 7-11 off-road dune buggy race. The entire cast spent many months in the building and preparation of the buggy." Transcribed onto the bottom right newspaper clipping: "Extravaganza-Musical production "Pzazz '68" in the Desert Inn Hotel's showroom pays tribute to some of Hollywood's great motion pictures and stars in lavish scenes. This one, in the Mirrored Ballroom, is part of the beautiful 'Astaire Time-A Tribute to Fred.' "
Show Name: Pzazz! 68

Mixed Content

Male dancer, in blue elastic pants and bolero for a show at the Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada: costume design drawing

Date

1969

Archival Collection

Description

Handwritten notes about costume design such as "Would suggest white silk shirt for finale," are on both sides of the drawing, and a swatch of fabric is attached on the top left corner.
Costume Details: A male dancer wearing dark blue leather boots and light blue elastic pants and a matching velveteen bolero with gold fringes on the shoulders; a gold long-sleeved taffeta shirt is worn underneath, and gold embellishment is attached to the front of the pants and bolero.

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Costume design drawing for a female performer for Pzazz! 70, Las Vegas, Nevada

Date

1970 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

Costume design drawing with fabric swatch and written notes; blue and lavender beaded gown.
Costume Details: Female performer is wearing a blue, lavender, and white floor length gown made of sheer fabric; she is also wearing a string of white bangles on her arm.

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Pzazz! 69 at Desert Inn Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada: costume design drawing

Date

1969

Archival Collection

Description

A drawing of one-legged pants designed for a male performer.
Costume Details: Male dancer in sheer, one-legged white pants, holding a red apple.

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Male dancer for a show at Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada: costume design drawing

Date

1967 to 1970

Archival Collection

Description

Costume design drawing with the names of the seven male singers written on the right hand side.
Costume Details: A male dancer in a light green and white toga, a feathered leg band, and a matching headdress and shoulder padding.

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Male performer in a show at the Desert Inn Las Vegas, Nevada: costume design drawing

Date

1968 to 1971

Archival Collection

Description

A costume design drawing with fabric swatch pinned on the left side of the page; notes about the costume are written next to the drawing and a sketch of what the costume looks like from behind is in the background.
Costume Details: A male performer is holding a torch and is clothed in a white and orange breechclout and matching armband, leg band, headdress, and a white feathered chest drape.

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Male performers, Las Vegas, Nevada: costume design drawing

Date

1967 to 1970

Archival Collection

Description

Costume design drawing of two male dancers; one is in Roman dress, the other is in Egyptian garb; "Cleopatra-possible men's wardrobe" is written on the top.
Costume Details: The first performer is clothed in a (Roman) gold breechcloth with red lining and gold armbands; the second is clothed in (Egyptian) light green and white military uniform and holding a spear and shield.

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Female dancer for a show at Desert Inn Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada: costume design drawing

Date

1968 to 1970

Archival Collection

Description

Costume design drawing of a female performer; a sketch of a male performer is carrying the train of her cape is on the left hand side.
Costume Details: A female performer clothed in a green, white, and gold feathered cape and headdress.

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Female performer for Pzazz! 67 at Desert Inn Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada: costume design drawing

Date

1967

Archival Collection

Description

Costume design drawing; female in red and gold , presumably Roman-themed outfit and headress; an alternative to style of wearing the garment is sketched in the top right corner of the page.
Costume Details: A female dancer in a gold and red one-legged trouser, which unfolds to reveal embellished tights. She is also sporting a matching embellished bandeau, wristbands, and headdress.

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Program for Hello America! at Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

Program for Hello America!
Show Name: Hello America!
Site Name: Desert Inn (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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