Musical comedy is still a hit From: The Philadelphia Tribune | Date: January 3, 1995| Author: | . Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Lynda Lane
Philadelphia Tribune, The
01-03-1995
Musical comedy is still a hit.

Dallas, Texas -- Millie Jackson's hit musical comedy stage play, "Younger Man, Older Woman," will kick off its '95 tour schedule with a six-week long engagement at New York's Beacon Theater, beginning Jan. 10 through Feb. 19.

The play has been on tour for nearly three years and is still regarded as one of the hottest and highest grossing African-American stage plays performing around the country. It has played in just about every major city and is being demanded for more dates for the production to return. The ...

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