Today is the birthday of James Budworth (1831-1875). He was prized on the variety and minstrel stages as a mimic (or impressionist), and for his blackface and “Dutch” characterizations, as well as singing, acting, and playing the banjo and Chinese and Japanese fiddles. He made his debut on the stage of New York’s Park theatre in [...]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:48AM on December 24, 2012