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Tintypes (1980)

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Tintypes is a musical revue that premiered on Broadway in 1980. The production presents a series of historical scenes and songs connected with the United States around the turn of the twentieth century, using figures such as immigrants, workers, artists, and public personalities to evoke the period. Its musical material draws on popular American styles and patriotic themes, while the revue format keeps the focus on short episodes rather than a single continuous plot.

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What is Tintypes about?

Tintypes is a musical revue that presents turn-of-the-century American life through songs and short historical scenes. Its music draws on the period from roughly 1890 to 1917, including ragtime, patriotic songs, and Tin Pan Alley numbers.

Which historical figures appear in Tintypes?

The small cast portrays figures including Theodore Roosevelt, Emma Goldman, and Anna Held. The show uses these people to represent politics, immigration, labor, entertainment, and changing American culture.

Who created the 1980 musical revue Tintypes?

Tintypes was conceived by Mary Kyte, with Mel Marvin and Gary Pearle. Mel Marvin arranged the music, which includes material associated with George M. Cohan, John Philip Sousa, Scott Joplin, and Victor Herbert.

When did Tintypes run on Broadway?

The Broadway production opened at the John Golden Theatre on 23 October 1980 and closed on 11 January 1981. It played 93 performances after 11 previews.

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