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Antonio “Tony” Pastor

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Antonio “Tony” Pastor

Birth
Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Death
26 Aug 1908 (aged 71)
Elmhurst, Queens County, New York, USA
Burial
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA Add to Map
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Theatrical Producer. Called the "Father of Vaudeville", he stopped the sale of liquor during performances and kicked prostitutes out of the balconies, and thereby legitimized theater as acceptable family entertainment. Best known as an impresario, he started the careers of Lillian Russell and Harrigan and Hart, and appeared in many of his own shows as a featured singer.
Theatrical Producer. Called the "Father of Vaudeville", he stopped the sale of liquor during performances and kicked prostitutes out of the balconies, and thereby legitimized theater as acceptable family entertainment. Best known as an impresario, he started the careers of Lillian Russell and Harrigan and Hart, and appeared in many of his own shows as a featured singer.

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  • Added: Jan 29, 2001
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19966/antonio-pastor: accessed ), memorial page for Antonio “Tony” Pastor (28 May 1837–26 Aug 1908), Find a Grave Memorial ID 19966, citing The Evergreens Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.