Anita Bush: Mother of Harlem Theatre
Pioneering African American stage impresario Anita Bush (1883-1974) was the daughter of a Brooklyn-based theatrical costumier, who grew up seeing the best theatre of her day as a consequence. At 17 she began performing in the choruses of Walker and Williams shows, touring with five of them, including productions of In Dahomey and Mr. Lode […]
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