Plan to join us this summer as Chautauqua explores the nature and scope of celebrity in 20th century America. We have all heard of those who are only “famous for being famous,” but the Americans we will meet legitimately achieved their celebrity status through the creativity and excellence of their work.
- From the blackboards of science: Albert Einstein portrayed by Larry Bounds.
- From the early days of television: Lucille Ball portrayed by Leslie Goddard.
- From the spotlights of the Paris stage: Josephine Baker portrayed by Becky Stone.
- From the cheering crowds of baseball diamonds: Babe Ruth portrayed by Kevin Treu.
- From the pages of America's newspapers: Erma Bombeck portrayed by Susan Marie Frontczak.
So mark your calendar and plan to join us for the fun of seeing history come to life and to explore the potential promises and problems of public acclaim.
