October 20 was the birthday of the man credited with devising the modern stage revue, Édouard Marchand (1859-1905). In 1886 he was hired by the Folies Bergère to devise stage shows for the new venue. By this stage he had amassed experience and reputation as a booker and presenter of music hall and cabaret entertainment, […]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:04AM on October 20, 2023