We begin our third season of adventures! Here we learn about the historical origins of the "Tryout Town" in American showbiz of the early 20th Century.
We discuss the movie 42nd Street and discuss many touring shows that came through Philly on their way to and from Broadway - including George M. Cohan's Little Johnny Jones, which introduced the song "Give My Regards To Broadway" at the Walnut Street Theatre in 1904.
But we also learn that (at least during those years) that many Philadelphians went to catch tryout shows was along the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey while they took their summer vacations!
A blog post about the excursions and theaters in Atlantic City can be found on our website: https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/but-i-dont-want-to-go-to-philadelphia-theaters-of-atlantic-city/
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