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Story January 22, 1959

Westside Enterprise

Goodyear, Maricopa County, Arizona

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Sombrero Playhouse marked its 10th anniversary with a gathering of 100 at the Backstage Club on Jan. 18, featuring a cocktail party, dinner, and announcements of a world premiere of 'Dear Liar' starring Katherine Cornell and Brian Aherne on March 3, plus a new theater arts foundation in Phoenix.

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Sombrero Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Backstage Club was the scene of the gathering of approximately 100 members of the press, Chamber of Commerce members and motel managers Sunday evening, Jan. 18, in conjunction with the Sombrero Playhouse, celebrating their 10th Anniversary.
A champagne cocktail party preceded a gourmet's dinner.
The climax of the evening was an announcement made by Richard Charlton, producer, that on March 3, the Sombrero Theater will present the World Premiere of "Dear Liar," starring Katherine Cornell and Brian Aherne.
Mr. Charlton also announced the establishment of Phoenix's American Foundation for Theater Arts, for the training of young talent in the theater, particularly from Arizona.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Sombrero Playhouse 10th Anniversary Dear Liar World Premiere Katherine Cornell Brian Aherne Theater Foundation

What entities or persons were involved?

Richard Charlton Katherine Cornell Brian Aherne

Where did it happen?

Backstage Club, Sombrero Playhouse, Phoenix

Story Details

Key Persons

Richard Charlton Katherine Cornell Brian Aherne

Location

Backstage Club, Sombrero Playhouse, Phoenix

Event Date

Sunday Evening, Jan. 18

Story Details

Approximately 100 members of the press, Chamber of Commerce members, and motel managers gathered at the Backstage Club to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Sombrero Playhouse with a champagne cocktail party and gourmet dinner. Producer Richard Charlton announced the world premiere of 'Dear Liar' starring Katherine Cornell and Brian Aherne on March 3, and the establishment of Phoenix's American Foundation for Theater Arts to train young talent.

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