Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford : About

June 3 – November 30, 2007
Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Long before today’s pop divas, Sophie Tucker was entertaining millions with her outsize voice and glamorous stage persona. As big-hearted as she was full-bodied, Sophie Tucker was the First Lady of Showbiz and the first female entertainer to challenge age, size, societal and gender stereotypes through humor and song. Follow Sophie Kalish Abuza from her early years growing up on Hartford’s Front Street, to a front row seat at the concert halls where she crooned her way to superstardom. Experience her bawdy stage triumphs and take a sentimental journey behind the scenes of her red-hot career and turbulent personal life through a rare collection of photographs, private letters and quotes, musical scores, recordings and mementos – including her banjo! Remember and celebrate Sophie Tucker, the brilliant performer, generous philanthropist and extraordinary American Jewish woman.

This exhibition is proudly supported in part by a grant from The Women’s Education and Leadership Fund, A Legacy of Hartford College for Women at the University of Hartford.

Click here for June 3 Hartford Courant feature.

Opening Exhibit Gala
Sunday, June 3, 2007 6:00 p.m.
Live Cabaret Starring Heather Auden as “Miss Sophie Tucker”
Refreshments, Door Prizes and Surprises
For Tickets and Invitation call
860-727-6171.

Exhibit hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 to 4 p.m.
and by appointment

Directions:
For Directions to the Jewish Historical Society,
click here.

Press Inquiries, photos and interviews:

Harriet J. Dobin,
Over The Top Marketing
860-614-0937
harriet@hdobin.com

Contact us for more information and to schedule this traveling exhibit for your community, organization or school

Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford
Zachs Campus
333 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite B
West Hartford, Connecticut 06117
860-727-6171
www.jhsgh.org
Estelle Kafer, Executive Director
jhsgh@jewishhartford.org

DOWNLOADS:
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June 3, 2007 Opening Exhibit Gala Invitation

Exhibit Post Card

Exhibit Poster

Exhibit Press Release

Remember the days of old. Consider the years of many generations.