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Just picture it: a packed opening night crowd at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room, waiting through the muggiest night of the year for Jerry Lee Lewis to arrive, which is rather like waiting for Godot
Just picture it: a packed opening night crowd at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room, waiting through the muggiest night of the year for Jerry Lee Lewis to arrive, which is rather like waiting for Godot

Just picture it: a packed opening night crowd at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room, waiting through the muggiest night of the year for Jerry Lee Lewis to arrive, which is rather like waiting for Godot

Date6/1/1987
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0062972F
Pia at the Imperial Room, Actress or singer Pia Zadora opened at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last night through Saturday
Pia at the Imperial Room, Actress or singer Pia Zadora opened at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last night through Saturday
9/30/1985
Opening two weeks at Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last night, energetic Sheila MacRae presented new act that gave her an easy rapport with the audience
Opening two weeks at Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last night, energetic Sheila MacRae presented new act that gave her an easy rapport with the audience
3/13/1972
A sparkling act. Dancer/singer Lola Falana kicked up her heels with a sparkling performance for her opening at the Royal York Hotel's Iperial Room last night. She's there through Nov. 1
A sparkling act. Dancer/singer Lola Falana kicked up her heels with a sparkling performance for her opening at the Royal York Hotel's Iperial Room last night. She's there through Nov. 1
10/27/1986
The cool Count Basie last night opened for a week at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room and Star staff writer Peter Goddard says the band drifted th(...)
The cool Count Basie last night opened for a week at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room and Star staff writer Peter Goddard says the band drifted th(...)
12/15/1975
Corey Wells: Three Dog Nigh singer was accompanied on vocals by guitarist Paul Kingery and co-vocalist Danny Hutton in last night's concert at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room
Corey Wells: Three Dog Nigh singer was accompanied on vocals by guitarist Paul Kingery and co-vocalist Danny Hutton in last night's concert at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room
6/2/1986
A powerful voice ina tiny frame, that's Melba Moore, who last night opened for two weeks at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room. Star staff writer Fr(...)
A powerful voice ina tiny frame, that's Melba Moore, who last night opened for two weeks at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room. Star staff writer Fr(...)
11/10/1975
Mills Brothers last night opened at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room until Nov
Mills Brothers last night opened at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room until Nov
10/25/1973
Still showing remarkable legs under single spotlight, singer Josephine Baker last night opened a two-week engagement in the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room
Still showing remarkable legs under single spotlight, singer Josephine Baker last night opened a two-week engagement in the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room
4/3/1972
Singer Vic Damone last night opened a 10-day engagement at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room and critic Peter Goddard says Damone treated it as a m(...)
Singer Vic Damone last night opened a 10-day engagement at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room and critic Peter Goddard says Damone treated it as a m(...)
5/10/1973
Former Moondoggie of all those Gidget movies of the '50s, James Darren opened a 12-day engagement at Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last night. Star(...)
Former Moondoggie of all those Gidget movies of the '50s, James Darren opened a 12-day engagement at Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last night. Star(...)
2/3/1977
New-look Rosemary Clooney last night opened for a week at Royal York Hotel's Imperial ROom
New-look Rosemary Clooney last night opened for a week at Royal York Hotel's Imperial ROom
2/11/1974
Jerry Lee Lewis: Rock singer told a sold-out audience at Skyline Hotel last night that he still wasn't feeling his best but promised he'd be 100 per cent by the time his show was over
Jerry Lee Lewis: Rock singer told a sold-out audience at Skyline Hotel last night that he still wasn't feeling his best but promised he'd be 100 per cent by the time his show was over
4/18/1984