The show even illuminates such surprises as American expatriate Josephine Baker and ‘20s Broadway flapper Florence Mills, in sketches notable for their historical and dramatic value. Testing a new show is always a gamble, and this one wasn’t any different. For example, opening night two weeks ...
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Josephine Baker grew up fatherless and in poverty. Between the ages of 8 and 10, she was out of school, helping to support her family. As a child Baker developed a taste for the flamboyant that was later to make her famous. At the age of 15, she became a part of a vaudeville show...