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Ted Lewis

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Actor 1890–1971 On stage 1919–1927

Ted Lewis (June 6, 1890 – August 25, 1971) was an American entertainer, bandleader, singer, and musician. He was well known for his catchphrase "Is everybody happy?" He fronted a band and touring stage show that presented a combination of hot jazz, comedy, and nostalgia that was a hit with the American public before and after World War II.

On stage 2 productions, 8 years

1919 Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic [1919] Danse De Follies · Original
1927 Rufus LeMaire's Affairs Majestic Theatre · Original · directed by William Halligan 56 perf.

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Also credited on1 work

Greenwich Village Follies

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In the literature4 passages

  • Cast: Bessie McCoy Davis, Ted Lewis Orchestra, Cecil Cunningham, Harry K. Mortonebooks/Green, Stanley/Broadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell.txt
  • fine black court fool to dagger-dance the mayhem in spats and silk shirt, his walking-stick carving the air with Ted Lewis /ése majesté. It’stheatre-pdfs/More Opening Nights on Broadway - Steven Suskin.txt
  • ARSENIC AND OLD LACE by Joseph Kesselnng, with Carol Gary F. Martin, Ed Rice, Charles Piston, Lenka Peterson, Tiina Cartmell, Austin Pendleton, John Vichiola, Theodore Sorel, Ron Faber. Henson Keys, James Bnck, Ted Lewis Teitel, Ted Lewis,theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1976-77 Season, v. 33 (Willis).txt
  • O'Keefe, Ted Lewis SETTING France; 15" Century. Revival of a classic play presented in six scenes and a prologue with two intermissions.theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2011-12 Season, v. 68 (Willis).txt

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