The Theatre: New Plays: Apr. 28, 1923

How Come? When Shuffle Along came to town, New York was captivated by a new musical comedy genre. Its plot was bad, its scenery would have been rejected by William A. Brady, and its direction seemed to be an impromptu affair, varying from night to night with the spirit of the entertainers. But it had real Negro jazz music, real dancing and a quality of speed and verve which was unique and refreshing. Strut Miss Lizzie and Liza, which followed, were progressively poorer. The naivete was gone, the speed became a deliberate mechanical...

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