Stardust Implosion
Photos by:
Val Abraham
Photo Location:
Turnberry Towers
Implosion date:
March 13th 2:30AM
Frederick Apcar
Frederic Apcar, producer of the long-running "Casino de Paris" and ground-breaking "Vive Les Girls"
COMMUNITY MEMORY BOARD
Clem Zeleski passed away Tuesday,
November 27, 2007
This link is to YouTube performance
of Clem as Fred Astaire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3otg6lxtQk
The opening words to Clem's video read:
‘“When I get to Heaven,
and I'm settled there,
may I dine with Mr. Disney....
and dance with Fred Astaire?
unknown “
What a terrible loss ......
I hope Clem is dining with Disney and dancing with Fred
Elise Vallee passed away Saturday December 1, 2007
Elise was the manager and ballet teacher at Backstage Dance Studio for over 20 years.
"She taught with compassion, love and wanted everyone to succeed." said Kenny Maslow "She was the driving force behind Clem Zeleski." "Darling look at the sun, life is wonderful !" she would say, and " Pull up darling, pull up!"
"A loving and heart felt person for everyone she came in contact with." said Jan Drake
"It won't be the same next time I go to Backstage."
"We, of the dance world, know how beautiful a woman she was...and wish her peace...."
Diana
Liz Hayden died March 7, 2007
She was my sister, and I will always remember her as a bright and beautiful star -- a dancer, singer, and actress, who brought joy to many people's lives. She danced with “Disney on Parade”, the “La Scala Revue” in Bracelona with Miss Bluebell, “Lido De Paris” at the Stardust, and the MGM’s “Hallelujah Hollywood” and “Jubilee”
Liz suffered a very serious aneurysm twenty years ago and lived with our mother for fifteen years, making a remarkable recovery, but losing the use of her left side and short term memory. She fought bravely for those many years, but had a massive stroke on January 16, 2007, from which she never recovered. I remember well the family of dancers in Las Vegas -- how supportive they were after her aneurysm, and the strong sense of caring they shared with one another.
Catherine Hayden
Glenn Nash passed away Tuesday March 20th, 2007.
Glenn was my best friend and a fabulous male dancer. He also graced the stage w/ the one & only Ann Margaret when she was Headlining at Caesar’s Palace in the early 80's to middle 90's. He was a Chippendale DANCER in Los Angeles in 1986 & 87.
Glenn worked with the talented Lisa Clarson in Fredrick Apcar's "Bedazzled" in Lake Tahoe, and danced at the “Lido De Paris” at the Stardust Hotel. Unfortunately he was not able to attend the Cast and Crew Reunion, due to his sickness. But, he was there in spirit & wished us ALL to have a GREAT time.
Suzan Hiett
TRIBUTE BOARD
The list is alphabetical by first name.
Thanks for your help in advance!
Adelaide Walder
Andrea Lorin
Andrew Robinson
Audrey Mortimer
Al Carrison
Al Sachs
Alan Chatterton
Alan Conroy
Alan Hadley
Andrea Larence
Antonio Morelli
Art Edvalson
Audrey Mortimer
Bart Caroll
Ben Carlson
Benny Short
Bern Gardner
Bernel Dietch
Bernie Landish
Bert Wheeler
Betty "Boots" Elliott
Betty Bruce
Bill Allaire
Bill "Brownie" Brown
Bill DeAngeles
Bill McFredricks
Billy Petch
Blackie Hunt
Bob Ritz
Bob "Smokey" Sacente
Bob Simmons
Bonnie Hunt
Buddy Vest
Briony Merriman
Bruce Abbey
Carol Steele
Carlton Hayes
Cathie Gilbreath
Channing Pollock
Clem Zeleski
Cleve Tate
Darlene Heister
David Doyle
David Geller
David LeBlanc
David Sheppard
Dean Hammond
Deiter Curt
Dennis Ryan
Dennis Kelly
Dexter DeVoe
Diane Coulson
Dick Weston
Dino Rogers
Dolly Wheeler
Don Filippo
Don Heddon
Don Lamson
Donn Arden
Donna Gamble
Earl Caroon
Earl Janicki
Ed Bellman
Ed Krieg
Ed Mann
Ed White
Eddie O'Neill
Eldon Lewis
Elise Vallee
Elvard Joanson
Enid Mills
Fiona Solan
Folco
Frank Burke
Frank Magrin
Frank Sennes
Frederic Apcar
Fred Hershfield
Freddie Sales
Gaby Whitiker
Gene Boloton
George Arnold'
George Gibbs
George Goshen
George Home
George Minski
George Morro
Gino Donati
Glenn Nash
Glenn Scott
Gorden Beck
Hally Stein
Harvey Church
Harvey Warren
Hector Nunez
Herb Tobman
Herbie Chorn
Jack Eglash
Jack Townzen
Jackie Hewitt
Jahna Steele
Janet Sanders
James Maxwell
Jay Bruce
Jeannie Madsen-Monterosso
Jeb Stuart
Jennifer Pierson
Jesse Coffee
Jim Baron
Jim Keller
Jim Weiss
Jimmy "Hot Damn Ya'All" Dodd
Jimmy Riley
Jimmy Rogers
Joe Belomo
Joe Pokorny
Joe Tritsch
Joe Williams
John Brown
John Klineline
John Hartzel
John Ritz
John Juliano
Johnny Augustine
Joseph Clerico
Joseph Munn
Jowan Miranda
Julie (Stafford) Thompson
June Peterson
Justin Smith
Kathleen Pratt
Kelly Hamilton
Ken West
Kent Heberling
Kent Wagner
Kurt Sheldon
Larry Maldanado
Lea Hayes
Len Rader Senior
Les Colwell
Les Stevens
Liz Hayden
Lloyd Smith
Lou Elias
Louie Basil
Louis Clerico
Louis Guerin
Lupe Carmona
Madame Bluebell (Margaret Kelly)
Mark Bray
Marge Allen
Margo Carsoni
Martin Moody
Mary Bowen
Maude Chapel Fox
Mel Ushakoff
Merie West
Michael Bradshaw
Michael Darrin
Michael Telmont
Michael Thomas
Mitch Hrushowy
Monte Proser
Nicky Gorska
Pat Dalton
Pat Caba
Pat Callahan
Pat Cross
Pat Kist
Patrick Maes
Pierre Louis Guerin
Penny France
"Pepsi"
Phil Riccobuono
Pierre Louis Guerin
Preben Jenson
Rachel Smith
Randy Wood
Renata Neil Wolischlanger
Rene' Fraday
Ricardo Rollins
Richard Campbell
Richard Darnell
Richard Diamond
Rick Malland
Ric Mitchell
Ricky Reid
Roberta Hirsch
Robin Timm
Ron Fields
Ron Meren
Ron Reiss
Ross Pallone
Roy Munson
Roy Palmer
Roy Van Noy
Ruth Morro
Sacha Goudovitch
Sam Boyd
Sam Pane
Sandro Dornini
Sharon Staples Robinson
Sheila Sparr
Sonny King
Sue Jenkins
Susan Johannson
Susanne Briggs
Sylvia Magrin
Tom Allison
Tom Anthony
Tom Bertzler
Tom Hanson
Tony Grol
Torres Brand
Trish Shapiro
Trisha Boswell
Valerie Northey
Vernon Hall
Victor Culver
Virgel Beck
Walter Shaner
Wayne Clemons
Wesley Bryant
Winston Dewitt Hemsley
Wyatt Hall