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The Midnight Frolic was an exclusive late-night theatrical revue produced by Florenz Ziegfeld on the rooftop of the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City. Launching around 1915, the show was designed specifically for an after-theatre audience, featuring a continuous format of musical performances, comedy acts, and theatrical skits. Notable performers of the era, such as Fanny Brice and Will Rogers, frequently appeared in the production, which maintained a cabaret-style atmosphere with table seating and late-night dining. It catered primarily to Manhattan's elite and theatrical social circles.
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What was The Midnight Frolic?
The Midnight Frolic was a late-night revue produced by Florenz Ziegfeld for after-theatre audiences in New York. It was staged on the rooftop of the New Amsterdam Theatre and used a continuous entertainment format.
Where did The Midnight Frolic take place?
It took place on the roof of the New Amsterdam Theatre in Manhattan. The venue connected the revue directly with the theatre district and with Ziegfeld's larger theatrical operation.
When did The Midnight Frolic begin?
The show launched around 1915, during the period when Florenz Ziegfeld was one of Broadway's leading producers. It was designed for people who wanted entertainment after the main evening performance.
How was The Midnight Frolic different from a normal Broadway play?
It was a revue rather than a single narrative drama, with a continuous sequence of songs, dances, and specialty acts. Its rooftop setting and late-night schedule made it a deliberately exclusive companion to the regular theatre program.
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