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SUMMARY:A Revolutionary Barrel of Fun: The History of Dearest Enemy
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DESCRIPTION:Join us for this exciting lecture by Joseph Rubin\, American M
 usical Production's Executive Director\, about the Broadway musical\, "Dea
 rest Enemy\," that opened in Akron 100 years ago. Please register..\nhttps
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 ="346" /></p>\n<p><strong> Please register in person\, online\, or by phon
 e at 330.643.9030.&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p>Whether you are a Broadway enth
 usiast\, a history buff\, or simply intrigued by Akron's rich cultural her
 itage\, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience.</p>\n<p>As 
 Akron commemorates its Bicentennial\, there is no better way to celebrate 
 the city&rsquo\;s vibrant artistic heritage than by exploring one of Broad
 way&rsquo\;s hidden treasures. Join the Library for an engaging lecture on
  the history\, creation\, and restoration of "Dearest Enemy\," the first m
 usical comedy by Rodgers and Hart\, which premiered in Akron a century ago
 . This presentation will highlight the Akron Beacon Journal's acclaim for 
 the production\, calling it &ldquo\;the biggest theatrical innovation on r
 ecord here in the past 100 years.&rdquo\;</p>\n<p>Led by the esteemed Rubi
 n\, this multimedia lecture will transport you through the fascinating sto
 ry of "Dearest Enemy"&mdash\;from its Broadway debut to its enduring impac
 t. Discover rare recordings from the original cast\, never-before-seen pho
 tographs\, and artifacts from the show&rsquo\;s initial run. Attendees wil
 l also enjoy an exclusive look at a 1955 television adaptation of the musi
 cal.</p>\n<p>Contact the Special Collections Division for more information
  at 330-643-9030 or <a href="mailto:speccollections@akronlibrary.org">spec
 collections@akronlibrary.org</a>.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Save the date! In celebra
 tion of Akron's Bicentennial\, the Library will host a live performance of
  "Dearest Enemy" at the Goodyear Theater on June 21\, 2025. For more infor
 mation about upcoming Akron Bicentennial events\, check out the website\, 
 <a href="https://akron200.org/">https://akron200.org</a>.</p>\nhttps://akr
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