Playbills
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Back Stage and Key West records
Collection
Identifier: Ms-Coll-91
Abstract
Back Stage and Key West were two Philadelphia queer establishments that anchored the brunch and cabaret performance scenes from 1974-1997 and 1982-2008, respectively. The collection contains advertisements, ephemera, photographs, and press from both businesses. The bulk of the collection comprises material from Back Stage, and paints a picture of the enduring necessity of nightlife and queer spaces as anchors in the community for building joy, power, and connection.
Dates:
1973 - 1989
Bill Goldberg photographs, playbills, and ephemera
Collection
Identifier: Ms-Coll-132
Abstract
William (Bill) Goldberg (1937-2019?) performed in drag, going under the stage name “Mame,” and performed as a supernumerary (non-singing or speaking role) in productions of the Opera Company of Philadelphia. He often attended and hosted parties with friends for anniversaries, birthdays, and other holidays; and attended plays, ballets, operas, and concerts. The collection contains a variety of material types that document Bill Goldberg’s interests, hobbies, profession, and social life. The...
Dates:
1972 - 2008