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Image of burlesque Producer Barry Ashton and showgirls

   
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Barry Ashton Girls

Wonderful World of Burlesque '72
Barry Ashton was a top producer and promoter of burlesque shows like "The Wonderful World of Burlesque" at the Silver Slipper Hotel & Casino, which ran for many years. The burlesque shows were particularly popular with other visiting Las Vegas entertainers. It was not odd to see some pretty impressive celebrities in the crowd at the late night shows.

Barry Ashton Girls

Taken on Location at Silver Slipper Hotel, Las Vegas
Shot 1972



Comments:

"Irwin Webb" by: Larry Wright
@ 06:18:05 pm on June 13 2006
Did you ever perform with Mr. Webb ????

""Irwin Webb"" by: rsh
@ 09:45:34 pm on June 20 2006
SORRY- BUT, I really don't call this photography I do--A "Performance" EXACTLY and the "Name Doesn't Ring a Bell", unless he's the one in: www.vegasretro.com/burlesque/8_maxim_burlesque2.html



"Sophie Tucker project" by: Lloyd Ecker
@ 03:05:38 pm on August 31 2007
We are in the process of making a Public Television documentary about the life of Sophie Tucker. In our research we have discovered that in 1958 The Barry Ashton Dancers were one of Sophie's opening acts.

If Barry or any of those dancers are still alive, can you help us get in touch with them if
that were in the group at that time? We want to interview them for our movie. Any contact information would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Lloyd


"Barry Aston Shows Fla & Puerto Rico" by: Brenda Gibson
@ 05:15:33 pm on February 20 2008
I was a showgirl for Barry in Miami Fla and uerto Rico.If you have any pics from there please let me know.bnagl5@aul.com
Thank you
Gibi


"Barry Ashton Dancer" by: Paula Dickman
@ 12:44:32 pm on April 9 2008
I was a Barry Ashton dancer in Miami Beach at the Americana Hotel - year 1969 -70.
email address: gohappygirl4@aol.com


"Barry Ashton" by: Trina Parks
@ 10:49:10 pm on January 28 2009
I am curious where Barry Ashton is. Is he still amoung us? I was a featured act, in one of his shows in 1972 'CATCH A RISING STAR'@ the Americana, in New York.
Would love to be in touch again.I live in Palm Springs, CA.
Thank you for the information.

Ms. Trina Parks

teabey@yahoo.com
(323) 270-6361


"BARRY ASHTON" by: SATANS ANGEL
@ 10:31:37 pm on April 16 2009
I WORKED MANY A TIME FOR BARRY IN VEGAS! WAS HIS FEATURED EXOTIC DANCER, I TWIRLED FIRE TASSELS AND 4-5 REGULAR TASSELS! I STILL PERFORM AND TEACH!AND I LIVE IN PALM SPRINGS! I ALWAYS WONDER WHY I'M NOT HERE LOL
SATANS ANGEL
www.satansangel.com


"Satans Angel" by: Theresa "The Librarian"
@ 11:12:20 pm on April 16 2009
I just haven't ran across any photos Hooper took of you except one head shot, I think when you were at the Palomino. He shot most of Barry Ashton shows in the early 70's....I don't know how he missed you! If I do find any photos with you in them, you can bet we will put them on the site.

"Barry Ashton" by: Richard Stephens
@ 01:32:39 am on April 26 2009
I, obviously, was not one of Barry's showgirls. I did, however, work for Barry in one of his shows CHIPS OFF THE OLD BLOCK. I found this site searching for info on that show to try to remember who were the "chips" in that show. I remember Carol Costello and Ted Lewis, Jr. but am not recalling the rest nor the back-up boys working with me.
I also am curious to know if Barry is still around. A Google search only brings up this.
richardmajaelrayo@gmail.com


"Barry Ashton arranger" by: Ivan Lane
@ 01:32:10 pm on May 8 2009
While living in Beverly Hills and arranging for Vegas shows at the Flamingo,Desert Inn and Sahara, I wrote/arranged music for Barry for his Miami shows and several others. I know for a fact that Barry dies some years ago.

"Ivan Lane/Barry Ashton arranger" by: rsh
@ 07:44:25 pm on May 11 2009
Thanks much, for the info. on Barry!

Sorry news to hear.

Damn fine music it was, too!


"sheet music and scores" by: Larry Wright
@ 05:21:40 pm on August 22 2009
I am in possession of several score for work Barry did in Miami. One is The Wizard of Ozyou can reach ne at evrwright@aol.com

"dancer/show girl" by: marrguerite rivera
@ 09:15:19 am on August 26 2009
I worked in Puerto Rico at the Americana Hotel . We did the 2001 Space Odysey, Romeo and Juliet and I did the trapeze act and trained two girls to do the side ropes. If anyone was in the show please contact me.It was during the early part of the 70's . That was a great year. I worked with Marilyn Mayblume, Gail sinclair and a few memorable others. Btapdancer5@aol.com thanks

"Miami & Puerto Rico" by: Brenda Gibson (Nagle)
@ 04:45:28 am on April 5 2010
I was in Barry's shows from about early 60's to 1976. If anyone remebers me please email.Would love to hear frm you.email address is bnagl5@aol.com

"Barry's Asst." by: Brenda Gibson
@ 10:20:06 pm on April 19 2010
Does anyone know what happened to Chuck Willard?

"Ivan Lane student of Cimbro Martin" by: Carol Martin
@ 11:17:15 am on April 26 2010
Hello there,
I am Carol in search of students of my father-in-law, Cimbro Martin, who taught at the Guildhall School of Music in London. I know that Ivan Lane was one of his students and today I found your site with his comments. Is is possible to be in contact with him through this sight?
My email is angelsings22@yahoo.com or cimbromartin@yahoo.com
I look forward to hearing from you and will read this website with amazement.

Thanks so much for this connection.


"Name" by: Brenda Gibson
@ 05:29:22 pm on May 12 2010
Forgot to say in my earlier email everyone calls me Gibi

"Chuck Willard" by: Brenda Gibson
@ 04:17:34 am on May 26 2010
Gibi, I knew Chuck in Reno; he was a very close friend of mine. I worked for the Joy Healey Dancers at the Mapes Hotel, and he did the lighting for the shows. This was from 1956-58. I'm sorry to tell you he was killed in a robbery where he was working in 1996 in Los Angeles. I was also a friend of Lisa Lynn who worked for Barry when you did. Do you know where she might be now? You can contact me at: sandratribe@hotmail.com. I would love to hear more from you. Sandra

"Chuck Willard" by: Brenda Gibson
@ 04:17:34 am on May 26 2010
Gibi, I knew Chuck in Reno; he was a very close friend of mine. I worked for the Joy Healey Dancers at the Mapes Hotel, and he did the lighting for the shows. This was from 1956-58. I'm sorry to tell you he was killed in a robbery where he was working in 1996 in Los Angeles. I was also a friend of Lisa Lynn who worked for Barry when you did. Do you know where she might be now? You can contact me at: sandratribe@hotmail.com. I would love to hear more from you. Sandra

"vocalist/singer in Les Girls in 1964" by: Barbara Barry
@ 05:37:00 pm on May 29 2010
I was in Reno Nevada, at The Golden Club. I sang "May I Tempt You With A Big Red Rosy Apple?" and with the band, my solo was "That's All". If you remember, please email me in Scottsdale, AZ, bobbi@thesergents.com Love to hear from any of you. Love and Kisses, Bobbi

"Barry Ashton" by: Jon Mills
@ 01:29:59 pm on August 21 2010
My Father in law is a nephew of the late Barry Ashton. His father was Barrys Brother. Apparently he died aged 53 which makes that 1984. He was from Newcastle upon Tyne - England but moved to USA, worked and passed in the US. If anyone is Keen to contact a relative ( as I understand Barry had no children) then let me know and I'll pass it on. (jon.mills@blueyonder.co.uk)
Thanks
Jon


"International Follies" by: Susan Spann St.Charles
@ 04:25:55 pm on October 14 2010
Hi I worked for Barry at the Chase-Parke Plaza Hotel in St.Louis.."The International Follies", as a showgirl. Shari Pinto, (another showgirl),and I stayed together at the Chase Park Apts. The show was closed due to President Kennedy's assination. We worked with the Maldonado Dancers (Larry, Jerry Jackson, another guy, and Poji and Jackie).
The line captain was Marilyn, and I remember most of the others, if anyone is interested. It was 1963.


"ashton people " by: marguerite
@ 12:02:11 am on February 4 2011
I am so happy to see more people are finding this site and replying and asking questions. I am still looking for people who were in the show in Puerto Rico in the early 1970, so sorry to hear that Chuck died.

"Miami & Puerto Rico" by: Gibi
@ 08:15:34 pm on July 23 2011
Would love to hear from anyone who worked for Barry in early 70's.If anyone has pitures if you could email them to me that would be great...Most of mine were lost.

"San Juan & Miami" by: Judy (Baw) Roseta
@ 05:12:42 pm on October 23 2011
I worked for Barry in the '69-70 show in San Juan & in 1971 in Miami. Have a few show photos would be glad to email to anyone interested

"Photos" by: Gibi
@ 01:28:35 am on October 28 2011
Would love to have copy of your photos. Most of mine were lost. email to bnagl5@aol.com

"copy of pictures" by: rsh to Gibi
@ 10:03:37 am on November 9 2011
Just push the "Buy Now" button.

"Judy Roseta" by: Gibi
@ 12:59:41 am on November 16 2011
Judy I was in those shows. Would love to talk to you. Please email me at bnagl5@aol.com.

"Palomino Club" by: Nikki Corday
@ 03:26:53 pm on January 10 2012
I have seen lots of my old co-workers but none of me, or some of the other famous entertainers. Alexis, Skye Blue, and myself. Paul Perry has Scott Hooper take pictures of me at the same time frame as Christy Campbell, Crystal Blue and Kari St. Clair.My pictures were featured on the walls like Christie Cambell was. I was well known for my lotion act, and dancing ability.Please comment if you have questions. Nikki

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