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D10947-3
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- 1941-03-08 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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In March of 1941 the twelve members of the dancing chorus for Stadium High School's production of "The Merry Widow" posed in a Rockettes-like chorus line. This was the 29th annual production by the school's music department. A large student cast performed for the public from March 13-15 with the colorful costumes, dancing, and glorious music. The young ladies in the dancing troupe performed in four numbers. "The Merry Widow" starred Donna Mae Tjaden in the title role; Donna would later achieve Hollywood fame as the actress Janis Paige. (T.Times 3-12-41, p. 3-article; TNT 3-9-41, 1-B-article with entire cast mentioned)
Stadium High School (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Operas & operettas--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950;