Draft:Billy Ewing
Billy Ewing was a performer in the United States whi performed on tour with Joe Byrd in the 1920s. Billboard gave a favorable review to his 1922 performance with Byrd and company in Now Want Me.[1]
He began his career as a magician doing card tricks. His reverend father did not approve.[2] Known as the "King of Cards" he also performed songs.[1]
Fellow performer Goldie Ewing was his wife.
Is this him?
Shows[edit]
- Ethiopiaville (1913)[1]
- Broadway Rastus (1915)[1]
- Lucky Sambo (1925)[3]
- Now Want Me
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Sampson, Henry T. (October 30, 2013). Blacks in Blackface: A Sourcebook on Early Black Musical Shows. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810883512 – via Google Books.
- ^ Hay, Samuel A. (March 25, 1994). African American Theatre: An Historical and Critical Analysis. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521465854 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Billy Ewing – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com.
- This draft is in progress as of April 8, 2024.