Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia

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Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia

The Wilma Story, Part Two

August 29, 2025 • Peter Schmitz • Season 4 • Episode 106

The history of Philadelphia's Wilma Theater during the 1990s, with archival recordings of the voices of Jiri and Blanka Zizka.

For images and additional information about this episode, see the blog post on our website HERE.

The original interviews of Jiri Zizka can be found on YouTube - HERE and HERE.

The original interview of Blanka Zizka can also be found on YouTube - HERE.

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