The Australia shows: production materials (1984-1987) contain Jerry Jackson's papers, designs, and photographs for the productions Starz and its sequel, Galaxies. Both shows were produced in Queensland, Australia at the Conrad International Hotel and Jupiter's Casino. Jackson was the writer, director, choreographer, and costume designer, and wrote original music and lyrics. Materials include show outlines, production cues, lyrics, music notes, sheet music, choreography notes, costume and prop breakdowns, running and hang plots, breakdowns, budgets, costume design drawings, news clippings, and photographs. Set design drawings by Charles Lisanby are also included.
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Jerry Jackson Papers
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The 2017 addition includes materials from Jerry Jackson's career as a as a director, producer, choreographer, writer, lyricist, and costume designer involved with Las Vegas, Nevada shows dating from 1956 to 2009. The accession includes sketches of costumes, stage designs, newspaper clippings, and promotional ephemera from Jackson's shows in Las Vegas, Nevada as well as his shows in Australia, Guam, and the Bahamas. Also included is a painting by Hedy Jo Star and a stage floor plan for El Casino located in Freeport, Bahamas.
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Jerry Jackson Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00573 Collection Name: Jerry Jackson Papers Box/Folder: N/A