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The E-Sylum: Volume 10, Number 2, January 14, 2007, Article 28 EMPEROR NORTON - THE MUSICAL >From January 5 through April 1, 2007, the Shelton Theater in San Francisco will present "Emperor Norton - The Musical." Norton is known to numismatists for the rare scrip he issued. "Expanded and revamped, with additional songs and a dynamic mix of new and returning cast members, Emperor Norton, the Musical remains a rollicking, hilarious tribute to San Francisco, its eccentric characters and the man who refused to let it be called ?Frisco?! "Based on a true story, businessman Joshua Norton lost a fortune, went mad and proclaimed himself "Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico" in post-Gold Rush San Francisco. Thanks to the free-wheeling spirit of the Barbary Coast, Emperor Norton went on to print his own money, conceive the Bay Bridge, propose to the Queen of England, befriend Mark Twain, consort with famed performers Lola Montez and Lotta Crabtree, and become the most beloved San Franciscan of the 19th Century." To learn more about Emperor Norton - The Musical, see: Full Story To read an American History article (with an image of Norton scrip) see: Full Story Wayne Homren, Editor The Numismatic Bibliomania Society is a non-profit organization promoting numismatic literature. See our web site at coinbooks.org. To submit items for publication in The E-Sylum, write to the Editor at this address: whomren@coinlibrary.com To subscribe go to: https://my.binhost.com/lists/listinfo/esylum | |
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