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- Creator
- Faye, Joey
- Call number
- *T-Mss 1997-049
- Physical description
- .25 linear feet (1 box)
- Preferred Citation
- Burlesque scripts, Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Billy Rose Theatre Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
Actor and comedy writer, Joey Faye was born Joseph Anthony Palladino in New York City in 1910. He made his debut in vaudeville and performed in burlesque, 1931-1938. He went on to appear in plays, movies, radio, television and night clubs, had his own television show, the 54th St. Revue on CBS, and was the author of the Floogle Street sketch and other comedy pieces. Collection consists of typescript photocopies of 34 burlesque skits by Faye who also performed in them. Includes Floogle Street.
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
Papers: gift, Michael Townsend Wright, 12/31/97Using the collection
Location
Billy Rose Theatre DivisionNew York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center
40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023-7498
Third Floor