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Photographs of Minsky's cast members in costume, 1970-1979

Date
1970 to 1979
Description
A 12-photograph proof sheet of several Minsky's cast members displaying costumes in various poses. The male dancers are wearing dark pants, white shirts, and neckerchiefs. Many of the female dancers are wearing bikini-style costumes with a mirror-like reflective tile skirt, white knee boots, and white hats. One female dancers is wearing a long evening gown.

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Photographs of Minsky's cast members in feather-trimmed caped costumes, 1970-1979

Date
1970 to 1979
Description
A 12-photograph proof sheet of several Minsky's female cast members displaying costumes in various poses. Three of the photos feature a feather-trimmed cape. Three of the photos feature a costume featuring a sequined long fitted skirt and a fur wrap. Two photos feature a costume with satin pants and a sequined top. Four of the photos feature a bikini-style costume with a large sheer cape.

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Costume design drawing, Pony Express costume with red tights, spotted-pony print vest, January 28, 1968

Date
1968-01-28
Description
Costume Details: Showgirl in Pony Express costume with red tights, red boots with spurs, sleeveless vest in spotted-pony print trimmed with fringe, matching red and spotted cuffs, yellow bandana tied around the neck, white cowboy hat pierced through with an arrow with a yellow feather; white mailbag marked "Pony Express."
Show Name: Pony Express
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino

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Costume design drawing, plaid coat, Las Vegas, June 5, 1980

Date
1980-06-05
Description
Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "Principal nude (pearl - in coat)." Handwritten text from original drawing: "Pearl white #1."
Costume Details: Showgirl wearing a black and white plaid coat and hat with white button-up boots.
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Flickers
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

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Pariscope (10th edition): cast phone list

Date
1970 to 1979
Description

Series 3: Shows -- Subseries 3.3 United States -- Las Vegas and Reno

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Rich Rizzo Professional Papers

Identifier
MS-01106
Abstract

The Rich Rizzo Professional Papers (approximately 1960-2022) are comprised largely of photographs documenting the life of Las Vegas, Nevada dancer and choreographer Rich Rizzo in shows such as Jubilee! and Lido de Paris in Las Vegas and in Paris, France. The photographs show rehearsal and performances, Rizzo with his partner and fellow choreographer Winston Helmsley, dancers and showgirls, Donn Arden, and Miss Bluebell. Other types of material include business and personal correspondence, contracts, production prospectives and set designs, show programs, and costume design photographs.

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