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Elsie Kay, Maie Ash & Katleen Dawn, The Catch of the Season
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Elsie Kay, Maie Ash & Katleen Dawn, The Catch of the Season
Elsie Kay, Maie Ash and Kathleen Dawn in a wonderful publicity photograph for the popular comedy musical, The Catch of the Season at the Vaudeville Theatre. It was written by Seymour Hicks and Cosmo Hamilton, with music by Herbert Haines and Evelyn Baker and lyrics by Charles H. Taylor. Based on the fairy tale Cinderella, the story followed a debutante who is engaged to a young aristocrat but loves a page instead. Date: 1904
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The Catch of the Season: A Triumph of Edwardian Comedy and Musical Innovation This enchanting photograph captures the radiant smiles and captivating charm of Elsie Kay, Maie Ash, and Katleen Dawn, the leading ladies of Seymour Hicks and Cosmo Hamilton's groundbreaking comedy musical, The Catch of the Season. Set against the backdrop of Edwardian society, this production, with music by Herbert Haines and Evelyn Baker and lyrics by Charles H. Taylor, brought a fresh and delightful take on the classic fairy tale Cinderella to the Vaudeville Theatre in 1904. In this image, Elsie Kay, as the debutante, dons a stunning tiara and an elegant, flowing gown, her eyes twinkling with excitement and anticipation. Maie Ash, the page who steals the heart of the debutante, is pictured with a playful grin and a charmingly mischievous expression, her glasses perched on her nose. Katleen Dawn, as the fairy godmother, adds an air of mystique and enchantment to the scene, her regal bearing and regal attire exuding an aura of wisdom and grace. The Catch of the Season was a sensation, delighting audiences with its clever blend of comedy, music, and theatrical innovation. The production's success marked a turning point in the history of musical theatre, paving the way for a new era of entertainment that would captivate audiences for generations to come.
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