The Zoot suit as rebellion

The Zoot suit as rebellion

By Battlescarred – LibCom.org – Photo Not Credited. The zoot suit appears to have developed around 1935 in nightclubs in the black area of Harlem in New York, at Sammy’s Follies and the Savoy Ballroom. Zoot suits exaggerated the smart 1930s look, and were...
‘Zoot Suit’: Theater Review

‘Zoot Suit’: Theater Review

By Hollywood Reporter – HollywoodReporter.com – Photo Craig Schwartz. The new revival at the Mark Taper Forum (where it premiered in 1978) seems more relevant than ever after last weekend’s ICE roundups and growing concerns over social injustice. But while...
Luis Valdez’s “Zoot Suit” Extended Before It Even Opens

Luis Valdez’s “Zoot Suit” Extended Before It Even Opens

By B. Hernandez – LatinHeat.com – Photo Not Credited Just a week into rehearsals for Luis Valdez’s Zoot Suit and the ticket demand has forced the Center Theatre Group to announce a one-week extension due to strong ticket sales. The production has been...