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5238-40 SOUTH TACOMA WAY, TACOMA With digital objects 148,000-152,000
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The cast of "The Drunkard" posed for a variety of shots on February 27, 1967. The 1890's melodrama, directed by Dorothy Jean Heffernan, was held at Steve's Gay '90s, 5238-40 South Tacoma Way, in March and April of 1967. Kathie McCulloch, as Mary Wilson, is pictured above with her hands aloft and mouth open in dismay at the appearance of the play's mustached villain, Jack Richardson, who stars as Lawyer Cribbs. Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s. (TNT 3-3-67, A-6)


Steve's Gay '90s (Tacoma); Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Melodramas; Richardson, Jack; McCulloch, Kathie; Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Actresses;

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Pianist at Steve's Gay '90s. Steve's pianist has one finger on the "C" key of this antique piano in this May, 1966, photograph. Dressed in plumes, sequins and silk, she presents a smiling countenance toward her public. "Kitty" was part of the all-family "World of Burlesque" which marked Steve's Gay '90s 17th anniversary. Patrons were encouraged to sing along with Kitty, and other pianists Marilyn and Norma Small. Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s. (TNT 6-16-66, D-11)


Pianists--Tacoma; Pianos; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1960-1970; Steve's Gay '90s (Tacoma);

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Three can-can dancers in fishnets, ruffles and plumes, entertain at Steve's Gay '90s in May, 1966. They included Connie and Callie Mernaugh. Steve's, a South Tacoma fixture for decades, offered good food and entertainment at very reasonable prices. Floor shows, including the above dancers and rollicking piano tunes, were suitable for the entire family. Steve's would be marking its 17th anniversary with a new show, "World of Burlesque" with performances on Friday and Saturday nights. Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s. (TNT 6-16-66, D-11)


Steve's Gay '90s (Tacoma); Dancers--Tacoma; Entertainers--Tacoma; Costumes; Mernaugh, Callie; Mernaugh, Connie;