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Florenz Edward Ziegfeld Jr. (/ ˈzɪɡfɛld /; March 21, 1867 – July 22, 1932) was an American Broadway impresario, notable for his series of theatrical revues, the Ziegfeld Follies (1907–1931), inspired by the Folies Bergère of Paris. He also produced the musical Show Boat.
American theatrical producer who brought the revue to spectacular heights under the slogan "Glorifying the American Girl." During the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, Ziegfeld managed bodybuilder Eugen Sandow (billed as the Great Sandow).
- March 21, 1867
- July 22, 1932
In New York the younger Ziegfeld knew Maurice Grau, grand opera impresario, had under contract Eugene Sandow. The "perfect man" Mr. Grau esteemed as being worth $1,000 a week. Mr. Ziegfeld...
Feb 19, 2014 · Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. (born March 21, 1867 in Chicago IL; died July 22, 1932 in Hollywood, CA) is recognized as an “American” icon who fundamentally changed show business in the United States.
Jul 18, 2024 · Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr. was an American theatrical producer who brought the revue to spectacular heights under the slogan “Glorifying the American Girl.” During the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, Ziegfeld managed Sandow, the strong man.
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Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. American theatrical producer who brought the revue to spectacular heights under the slogan "Glorifying the American Girl." During the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, Ziegfeld managed bodybuilder Eugen Sandow (billed as the Great Sandow). In 1896 he turned to theatrical management.
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In 1867 a man with the impressive title of Herr Doktor Florenz Ziegfeld Sr. opened the Chicago Musical College. If one were to step into the professor’s hall at any time of the day-morning, afternoon, or night—one would hear young pupils tapping out the melodies of Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert.