Trocadero Theatre
1003 Arch Street,
Philadelphia,
PA
19107
1003 Arch Street,
Philadelphia,
PA
19107
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My grandmother in Jade Green, I was wondering if anyone had any footage of her. my Dad past away and was my only link to my past. My grandfather is Dj Humble Harve whom I also know nothing about. My Dad’s post is above from 2006. If anyone has anything, I’d really appreciate the help.
I just found out that my mom’s stage name was actually Sheri DeFore when she worked at the Troc. I’d love to hear from anyone who remembers her.
My mother worked (as a dancer) at the Troc during the mid 1970’s. I’d be thrilled if anyone had photos from that era. Her stage name was Sunshine and her real name was Diana.
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You 1978 links don’t work.
Here is a 1978 interior photo:
http://tinyurl.com/l5asce
Here is a photo circa 1978:
http://tinyurl.com/mku9kl
When I was stationed in Fort Dix in the early 60’s a bunch of the guys would venture into Philly. Some went to the Troc. My only burleque show during this period was “This Was Burlesque” with Ann Corio that was playing in New York.
You can see the Show Bar in the 1969 photo.
Theatre Historical Society of America will be visiting here sometime between July 7 to 11th 2009.
1986 photo of the Troc Theatre.
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1969 photo of the Troc Theatre.
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Coolone, My uncle owned the SHOW BAR next to the Troc in the 60’s and 70’s. His name was Frank. His partner, before he bought him out, was his brother Casmire. Your Mother (stage name Jade Green) would have worked for Frank in the 70’s. I am sure I could find some pictures of her and my uncle. contact me at
Anyone else remember Frank from the Show Bar?
Here is a photo circa 1917:
http://tinyurl.com/34sauq
As I was researching some other Troc stuff, I came upon the name of the pit orchestra leader during the last years of the Troc (Before canned music). Maxie Furman must have had a close relationship with him, because he would always segue into a dancer’s routine with a reference to “Strike up the band, Merrick!”
Merrick Valinote was born in New York on Feb 27, 1898. While at the Troc (And, I assume, the Globe in AC in the Summertime), he lived in Oaklyn, NJ. He was a Philadelphia resident at the time of his death in Feb, 1976.
Frank Reighter
HiFrank
Just letting you know I called you and dropped an email…It would be a dream come true if one day I could watch Scanty Panties, my mom is Max’s talking woman(Alma)…and they were married 30 years before my mom died at a very young age…48…and I was 9 at the time…
Hi daughter, see my post above yours. I’m well aware of “Scanty Panties” Email me at , or call me at 267 523-5166.
Who was your mother in the film, and were Maxie’s archives donated to one of the local Universities? I’m getting a bunch of articles on the Troc from a collector who had 2 binders full of Burlesque articles. So many questions; so little space!
Frank Reighter
Hi I am Maxie Furman’s daughter…spent many many afternoons with my dad at the Troc…just wondering if anyone could help me locate a film made with my dad and mom..Virginia Bell..etc.called Scanty Panties…any ideas….
Hi Rader,
See my post above re: Dorothy DeHaven and the Three Stooges. I also have suggestions and questions re: your project. Email me at , maybe we can come up with something.
Frank Reighter
I am looking for any old film footage or stills from the Troc Burlesque Theater in Philadelphia. I photographed there in the early 1970’s and have published and exhibited images from that series. I met and have photos of many of the performers including Jade Green. I would like to communicate with any one who performed there or had contact with the dancers or managers from that time.
Thanks
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978
Arch Street Opera House *** (added 1978 – Building – #78002442)
Also known as Troc, The
1003—1005 Arch St., Philadelphia
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer: Durang,Edwin F., Plowman,George W.
Architectural Style: Late Victorian
Area of Significance: Performing Arts, Architecture
Period of Significance: 1850-1874, 1875-1899
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Theater
Here is a recent photo of the Trocadero Theater.
I went to college in Philly in the late 70s, but the frat brothers and I never made it to the Troc. Perhaps it was closed for remodeling around that time. Is the Trailways bus station and the Hardee’s still on the northwest corner of 13th and Arch?
I’m a localite who remembers Maxie Furman and Jade Green well. I’m a member of the Three Stooges Fan Club and research supporting players who worked with the Stooges. One of them had a (West Coast) burlesque connection (Follies in LA). I’m trying to find out what happened to: Dorothy DeHaven. She played in the Stooges 1946 short “Three Little Pirates”. I can send an email picture of her. Please contact Frank Reighter at 267 523-5166 or email me at:
Hey budcoboy71 I ama college student from West Chester and I am giving an informative lecutre today on the history of the Trocadero, I wish I found this web-site earlier it would make my life a lot easier, but when I read your comment about the peep holes in the bathroom I got to searching and I found the web site below it has pictures of the urinals and the stars and inside the actual peep holes too. Check it out its pretty cool.
http://toiletnet.com/trocadero.htm
My Mom was a burlesque dancer at the TROC in the 60’s and 70’s. Her stage name was Jade Green. My Dad was Humble Harve Miller, a popular DJ for WIBG, WFIL and WHAT radio stations. After my Mom and Dad split up, my Mom had to take my brother and I with her when she worked at the TROC. Maxie Furman used to keep an eye us backstage while my Mom was doing her act. We used to keep an eye on the babes in the dressing room. Maxie was the stage manager and comedian back then. Maxie and Billy Hagen were very good friends of my Mother. We used to sneak up to the balcony and watch the shows. We knew every inch of that place. In my late teens I would go to the TROC to see punk rock bands. The last concert I saw there was Daryl Hall and John Oates. What a great concert that was. When my Mom retired from dancing, she worked as a bartender at the Show Bar next door. She still keeps in touch with many of the dancers that she worked with. I feel privileged to have been that close to this historical monument.