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She deserved the standing ovation: Singer-dancer Lola Falana has always been a favorite with Toronto audiences and her return to the imperial Room at the Royal York Hotel is welcomed
She deserved the standing ovation: Singer-dancer Lola Falana has always been a favorite with Toronto audiences and her return to the imperial Room at the Royal York Hotel is welcomed

She deserved the standing ovation: Singer-dancer Lola Falana has always been a favorite with Toronto audiences and her return to the imperial Room at the Royal York Hotel is welcomed

Date1/30/1984
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  • She deserved the standing ovation: Singer-dancer Lola Falana has always been a favorite with Toronto audiences and her return to the imperial Room at the Royal York Hotel is welcomed.
  • She deserved the standing ovation: Singer-dancer Lola Falana has always been a favorite with Toronto audiences and her return to the imperial Room at the Royal York Hotel is welcomed
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Original Toronto Star caption: She deserved the standing ovation: Singer-dancer Lola Falana has always been a favorite with Toronto audiences and her return to the imperial Room at the Royal York Hotel is welcomed.
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      A sparkling act. Dancer/singer Lola Falana kicked up her heels with a sparkling performance for her opening at the Royal York Hotel's Iperial Room last night. She's there through Nov. 1
      A sparkling act. Dancer/singer Lola Falana kicked up her heels with a sparkling performance for her opening at the Royal York Hotel's Iperial Room last night. She's there through Nov. 1
      Cooper, David
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      Talk about recognition. Getting a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival - from critics and audiences - for your directorial debut and having yo(...)
      Mehta, Deepa, 1949-
      6/3/1991
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      Combs, Erin
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      The once Dynamic Lana Cantrell has been catching her fans unprepared at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room this week with a show that's erratic and (...)
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      Griffin, Doug
      10/1/1975
      Performing Arts. Karen Kain, dancer. She is known and loved by audiences all over the world. She has danced every leading role in classical and contem(...)
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      9/10/1992
      Opening two weeks at Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last night, energetic Sheila MacRae presented new act that gave her an easy rapport with the audience
      Opening two weeks at Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last night, energetic Sheila MacRae presented new act that gave her an easy rapport with the audience
      MacRae, Sheila
      3/13/1972
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      Griffin, Doug
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