Lil Rev: Jews of Tin Pan Alley

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Program Type:

Music, Performer

Age Group:

Everyone
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Program Description

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Please join the Quad City Jewish Federation and the Moline Public Library in welcoming Lil Rev to the Quad Cities.

A highly engaging, participatory, and educational one-man show celebrates the Jewish contribution to American popular music by delving into the lost old world of writers, performers, publishers and song pluggers. This show is performed in period attire with historical memorabilia including, LPs, sheet music, cylinder rolls, books, pictures, and much more.

Featuring songs, stories, poetry, and lore of:

  • Al Jolson
  • Fannie Brice
  • Sophie Tucker
  • Ted Lewis
  • Eddie Cantor
  • Yiddish Theater Classics
  • and much more…

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Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance.