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Danny Apolinar papers

Title
Danny Apolinar papers, 1946-2000, (bulk 1957-1993)
Author
Apolinar, Danny.
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Box 1Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1995-027 Box 1Offsite
Box 2Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1995-027 Box 2Offsite
Box 3Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1995-027 Box 3Offsite
Box 4Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1995-027 Box 4Offsite
Box 5Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1995-027 Box 5Offsite
Box 6Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1995-027 Box 6Offsite
Box 7Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1995-027 Box 7Offsite
Box 8Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1995-027 Box 8Offsite
Box 9Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1995-027 Box 9Offsite
Box 10Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1995-027 Box 10Offsite
Box 11Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1995-027 Box 11Offsite
Box 12Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1995-027 Box 12Offsite
Box 13Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1995-027 Box 13Offsite
Box 14Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1995-027 Box 14Offsite
Box 15Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1995-027 Box 15Offsite

Details

Additional Authors
  • Fieger, Addy O.
  • Hester, Hal.
  • Apolinar, Danny.
Description
12 linear feet (15 boxes )
Summary
The Danny Apolinar papers document the career of the composer/lyricist and nightclub entertainer, Danny Apolinar.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Clippings.
  • Correspondence.
  • Financial records.
  • Fliers (printed matter)
  • Legal records.
  • Matchbooks.
  • Photographs.
  • Posters.
  • Programs.
  • Scrapbooks.
  • Scores.
Access (note)
  • Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Source (note)
  • Britton, John
Biography (note)
  • Danny Apolinar (1934-1995) was a multi-talented composer, lyricist, and nightclub entertainer, who perhaps was best known for creating the successful Off-Broadway rock musical, Your Own Thing (1968).
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
Call Number
*T-Mss 1995-027
OCLC
177180009
Author
Apolinar, Danny.
Title
Danny Apolinar papers, 1946-2000, (bulk 1957-1993)
Restricted Access
Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Biography
Danny Apolinar (1934-1995) was a multi-talented composer, lyricist, and nightclub entertainer, who perhaps was best known for creating the successful Off-Broadway rock musical, Your Own Thing (1968). Born Daniel George Apolinar in Brooklyn, New York, Apolinar began dancing lessons at the age of four. In 1956, while still a graphic art student, he began singing and playing the piano at nightclubs. After serving in the military, Apolinar formed the Danny Apolinar Trio, and the group performed in various venues in New York and toured throughout the United States for several years. In 1965, Apolinar settled in San Juan, Puerto Rico, appearing regularly at A Spot In The Sun, a nightclub which he co-owned with composer Hal Hester. During the day, the two men would work on their ideas for a musical, and in the evenings Apolinar would test their compositions in front of an audience. By 1968, these ideas had developed into Your Own Thing, a rock musical which would become an Off-Broadway hit. Originally entitled The London Look, the show was a free adaptation of William Shakespeare's comedy, Twelfth Night. In addition to co-writing the lyrics and music with Hester, Apolinar also designed the logo for the poster, contributed to the costume design, and was part of the on-stage musical group for the original New York production. The show ran for three years in New York, had seven simultaneous touring companies in North America, and also was produced in London and Australia. The Off-Broadway production, received an original cast album, won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award, and helped to launch the career of Sandy Duncan. Apolinar's subsequent efforts to replicate that success in musical theater were not as fruitful. He worked on several new shows that remained unproduced, including Alice (1970) and Bugs (1971). Apolinar later wrote the lyrics for two Off-Broadway musicals in collaboration with composer Addy Fieger, The Wicked Mrs. Woodhull (1976) and Changes (1980). His career as a cabaret performer, however, remained a constant throughout his life. A professionally trained graphic artist, Apolinar also created artwork for Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, and record albums.
Indexes
Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
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Finding Aid
Occupation
Composers.
Entertainers.
Graphic artists.
Lyricists.
Pianists.
Added Author
Fieger, Addy O.
Hester, Hal.
Apolinar, Danny. Your own thing.
Hester, Hal. Your own thing.
Research Call Number
*T-Mss 1995-027
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