A native New Yorker, Janie Thomas Freed began studying dance as a child and, at 16, joined the Latin Quarter, performing at its Times Square supper club and Palm Island location in Miami. She also danced for producer and choreographer Donn Arden at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, where Louis Prima and Keely Smith were the opening act, before leaving the stage in 1961 to start a family with her husband, Bob Freed, a Latin Quarter maître d’.

As co-founder of the Latin Quarter Showgirls, Inc., Janie later reunited with former colleagues to stage charitable performances for more than 16 years. In 2006, she was first runner-up in Ms. Senior America, New Jersey, and continued performing with the Broadway Ziegfeld Entertainers. Janie and her late husband Bob raised three sons, with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren following.

Born in Brooklyn, Nancy “Chickee” James Kulp began performing at Lou Walters’ Latin Quarter nightclubs in Miami and New York in 1955, becoming a featured dancer and emcee. In 1962, she joined the Broadway production of La Plume de Ma Tante and appeared on television, including What’s My Line? and The Dick Van Dyke Show. She later returned to acting, with appearances in The Flamingo Kid, Falling in Love, and Prizzi’s Honor.

Chickee married Richard Kulp and together they raised three sons. In 1984, she co-founded the Latin Quarter Showgirls, Inc. with Janie Thomas Freed, reuniting former entertainers for charitable performances for more than 16 years. Chickee passed away in 2015, leaving behind a family that had grown to include grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Margo Mayor danced her way from Detroit to New York City in the early 1960s, joining Actors’ Equity at just 17. She performed on and Off-Broadway and in summer stock productions including West Side Story, Li’l Abner, The Boy Friend, What a Killing, Infidel Caesar, and Oklahoma! In 1964, Margo appeared as “The Mermaid” in Wonder World, the 1964 New York World’s Fair water extravaganza featuring Chita Rivera and Gretchen Wyler.

Her career has also extended to film, television, and modeling, including an appearance in Mike Nichols’ Working Girl, a successful career as a New York fitting model, and running her own modeling agency. Margo later performed with the charitable Latin Quarter Showgirls, Inc. and continues her life in the theater as a supernumerary at the Metropolitan Opera.

Raised on Long Island, Dana Lorge built a wide-ranging career as a singer, comedienne, actress, and cabaret performer, appearing in nightclubs from New York to Tokyo. She performed in Atlantic City with entertainers including Kaye Ballard, Sheila MacRae, and Sal Richards, and appeared on Broadway in Grind with Ben Vereen and Off-Broadway in the title role of Aunt Chooch’s Birthday.

Dana’s film credits included Prince of the City, Moscow on the Hudson, The Object of My Affection, The Producers, and Confessions of a Shopaholic. A longtime presence in New York cabaret, she performed at Don’t Tell Mama and became a popular host and producer of variety shows at the Iguana and Metropolitan Room. Dana continued entertaining audiences until shortly before her passing in 2016.

Bob Freed began his hospitality career at Lou Walters’ World Famous Latin Quarter in 1954 and was promoted to maître d’ in 1957, remaining until the New York supper club closed on New Year’s Eve 1969. During his 15 years there, Bob witnessed generations of performers, headliners, staff, and celebrity clientele pass through its doors—and met his future wife, dancer Janie Thomas Freed, on her first day at the club in 1956.

After the Latin Quarter, Bob worked at several notable New York restaurants, including the Russian Tea Room and The Riverboat, before he and Janie acquired The Gatsby on First Avenue and 48th Street. He later spent 29 years in the wine and spirits business before retiring. Bob remained a devoted supporter of Janie and the Latin Quarter community throughout his life. Together they raised three sons, with their family growing to include many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Born in Washington, D.C., Jackie Miller Abrams was discovered on a Florida beach by celebrated pin-up photographer Bunny Yeager. In the 1950s, she became a Latin Quarter showgirl while pursuing a successful modeling career, later working with Irving Klaw and other notable photographers.

Jackie’s varied career also included film, television, theater and comedy. She performed in Sherry Britton’s The Best of Burlesque, co-hosted Broadway After Dark on radio, and produced and hosted local television programs. She married producer Charles Abrams and, following his passing, later remarried a longtime friend.

Her modeling legacy is celebrated in Jackie Miller Recollection: A Tribute in Photos, an extensive retrospective featuring photographs from throughout her career.

performed at the Latin Quarter in New York City at the age of 19. He toured Europe in the international production of WEST SIDE STORY and in summer stock shows of WEST SIDE STORY as “Snowboy,” choreographed by Michael Bennett. Additional credits: FIORELLO with Tom Bosley; PAL JOEY with Dorothy Lamour; SHOWBOAT with Keely Smith and Andy Devine; FADE OUT-FADE IN on Broadway with Carol Burnett. Sal worked with Chita Rivera in the 1964 New York World’s Fair production, WONDER WORLD. Las Vegas credits: CASINO DE PARIS at the Dunes Hotel and LIDO DE PARIS and FOLIES BERGERE at the Silver Slipper Casino. Sal appeared regularly on television in SMOTHERS BROTHERS SHOW and THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW. He’s partnered Juliet Prowse, Ginger Rogers, Rita Moreno and Liza Minelli, and performed with the likes of Connie Stevens and Lorna Luft.

joined Lou Walters World Famous Latin Quarter nightclub when she was 19 years of age after coming to New York City in the 1960’s to audition for the June Taylor Dancers. When the auditions were cancelled, Carla noticed an ad for a Latin Quarter. At over 6 feet in height, Carla worked at the Latin Quarter for three years and claims it was the best time of her life. She considers her fellow Latin Quarter alumni her family.

moved to New York from her hometown in Massachusetts, when she joined the Colley Claire Dancers. At 18, Adelle toured the East Coast with the Bob Conrad Dancers. In 1956 she joined Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus as a lead dancer. While there, she had her own elephant and learned the trapeze. In the late 1950’s Adelle worked on Broadway and toured with the Ziegfeld Follies. She was a dancer at Lou Walters World Famous Latin Quarter nightclub in both New York and Miami Beach. In 1960 she toured with Jimmy Durante and danced in Las Vegas at the famous Dunes Hotel and Casino; The Copa Room at The Sands Hotel; The Riviera and toured with the show, VIVA LES GIRLS. Adelle eventually took a job at Columbia Records in New York City, married and a son, David, who is a scriptwriter in Los Angeles.

grew up on a Canadian mink ranch. As a girl she attended vaudeville shows and cinemas where she fell in love with performing. Darlene was a cigarette girl at the Prince Edward Hotel in Toronto, Ontario before becoming a magician’s assistant as one of a two-personal act, MANDRAKE AND DARLENE. Her first role as a showgirl was at the Elmwood Casino in Windsor, Ontario before traveling to New York where she auditioned for Lou Walters World Famous Latin Quarter. She graced its stage with the likes of Eddie Albert, Sophie Tucker, Jayne Mansfield, Johnnie Ray, Bobby Vinton, Charro, Marie Wilson, Eleanor Powell, Mamie Van Doren, Lily St. Cyr and Buddy Hackett. Darlene toured with MINSKY FOLLIES, performed as a showgirl in Vegas, and in other productions nationwide. She was a model for Rudi Gernreich. Darlene enjoyed performing in the Latin Quarter Showgirls, Inc. charity productions. She continues to work in theater and performs as a showgirl with the Ziegfeld Society. She loves her job as a New York City tour guide.

attended the High School of Performing Arts in New York City. He later served in the Air Force before returning home. During the late 1950s, Teak performed in Guber, Ford & Gross Music Fair productions of LIL’ ABNER; OKLAHOMA; REDHEAD AND CAROUSEL.. In 1961 he joined the national tour of DESTRY RIDES AGAIN and in 1962, CARNIVAL. By the mid-60’s Teak danced in New York City Center’s MOST HAPPY FELLA, GUYS & DOLLS and CALGARY STAMPEDE. After performing in Terre Des Femmes in Expo ’67, he was invited to travel with the show to the Latin Quarter in New York City.  After a year he departed for a part at the El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico. Teak joined the national tour of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and other shows where he toured all over Europe. After retiring from dance in 1973, Lewis began a successful career hospitality.

was born and raised in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania where as a girl she dreamt of becoming a singer and did so in productions staged in her hometown. As a young woman, Lili traveled to New York in 1956, auditioned for Lou Walters World Famous Latin Quarter and began her career as a showgirl at its Times Square location. She would work as a showgirl into the 1960’s in Florida, Boston, Las Vegas and again in New York. Lili Bell wed Bobby Lopez at St. Patrick’s cathedral in Manhattan. Lopez operated the famous Chateau Madrid supper club. They had two sons, one who presently lives in New York, and the other in California. Lili joined the Latin Quarter Showgirls, Inc. charity after the nonprofit was formed in the 1980’s and performed as a showgirl in many of their productions, which raise thousands of dollars for organizations supporting children in need. Today she enjoys her two shitzu dogs, as well as singing and performing in local theater where she lives just outside of Las Vegas.

emerged from a small apple orchard town in upstate New York, where his imagination found drawing. School drama and glee clubs, along with visits to the local cinema where he watched Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, would influence his life’s direction. After a full scholarship at a performing arts school, Lawrence headed to New York City where he danced everywhere from small clubs, to Broadway productions to the big screen, working in New York, Vegas, Hollywood and Paris. Under choreographer, Ron Lewis, he danced at Lou Walters’ World Famous Latin Quarter. Credits include, On-Broadway, PIPPIN; EVITA; NO STRINGS, Off-Broadway, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING; THE WINTER’S TALE. Lawrence toured with Ann-Margret, Ginger Rogers, and Raquel Welch and also danced in CASINO DE PARIS in both Paris and at the Dunes Hotel in Vegas. He’s appeared in the films MAME (1974) and NEW YORK, NEW YORK (1977). Lawrence remains active in New York theatre.

was born in Blackpool, England, famous for its Blackpool Tower. She began ballet at the age of 8 and studied the system of The Royal Academy of Dance and all forms of dance arts. She joined The Children’s Ballet in the Tower and would graduate to shows at The Opera House, Winter Gardens, and the Blackpool Tower Circus. In 1947 she performed for a Royal Command performance at the London Palladium for King George 6th and Queen Elizabeth. She danced in shows at London’s West End Adelphi Theatre, where she became a John Tiller Girl. In 1951 she auditioned for Lou Walters World Famous Latin Quarter at the Prince Of Wales theatre. She sailed to America on The Liberty in 1952. After performing at the Miami Latin Quarter, Mollie traveled to St. Louis and Las Vegas. She finished at The Latin Quarter on Broadway where she stayed for five years. Mollie continued to dance as a teacher of The Royal Academy Of Dance system for many years.

is a Dancer, Choreographer, Showgirl, Dance and Tap Teacher. She has danced professionally since the age of 16. In 1953 she won the coveted crown of Miss Detroit. Jo has danced with Detroit Civic Light Opera; Miriam Sage Dancers; G.E. Industrial Shows; and Lou Walters World Famous Latin Quarter in New York City, California and Florida. She has appeared in many National Television commercials, including the principle lead for Pertussin baby products. She also appeared as a dancer on The View and the Rosie O’Donnell shows. In 2009 she was a winner in the Ms. Senior Pageant of Florida. Jo currently performs with The Original Florida Follies.

was raised in Indianapolis, Indiana where she enjoyed her first taste of performing with a charity event, THE ARTIST AND MODELS BALL in 1959. Following this experience, she was cast as a showgirl in a Detroit, Michigan production, THE IDLEWILD REVUE where she worked with Jackie Wilson, Roy Hamilton, and The Four Tops. Betty Jo performed with THE LARRY STEELE REVUE in Atlantic City, performing along side Sammy Davis Jr., Sam Cooke, Johnny Nash and Adam Wade. She was a showgirl at Lou Walters Latin Quarter in New York City. In 1966 she joined Martha Raye in a Summer Stock production of MINSKY’S FOLLIES, and the Broadway cast of GOLDEN RAINBOW, starring Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme. She was a Showgirl Consultant for the Off-Broadway show, ON KENTUCKY AVE. Betty Jo is a mother of two sons and lives on Long Island with her husband, John.

comes from Cincinnati, Ohio where he began dancing at the age of six. Ken made his first professional appearance with the Cincinnati Summer Opera Company, then joined a nationwide tour of the San Carlo Opera Company. Ken joined the cast of the musical comedy by Gower Champion, MAKE A WISH. He appeared on Broadway in 18 shows, including award-winning BALLROOM; FOLLIES; ON THE 20th CENTURY, and PIPPIN’. Other roles: Bill Calhoun in KISS ME KATE; Tommy Keeler in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN; the Jailor in REDHEAD, and Harry Beaton in BRIGADOON. Off-Broadway: GREENWICH VILLAGE U.S.A.; CORIOLANUS as Titus Lartius. Television: THE ARTHUR MURRAY SHOW; JACKIE GLEASON SHOW; THE GARRY MOORE SHOW; THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. Ken performed at the Latin Quarter in New York City, in Ann-Margret’s act at the Riviera and was a featured dancer at The Desert Inn in Vegas.

was born in Far Rockaway, Queens where he performed in school plays, sang on radio shows, in his church choir and community musical revues, before being drafted into the U.S. Army. John recorded and toured for Columbia Records as one of The Four Voices, and sang with Winged Victory Singers. He appeared at top supper clubs throughout the U.S. and Canada. In WONDER WORLD, the 1964 New York World’s Fair extravaganza, John performed with Chita Rivera and Gretchen Wyler. He was a production singer at Lou Walters World Famous Latin Quarter in New York City. In Lincoln Center’s outdoor productions John performed in KISMET, SOUND OF MUSIC and joined the tour of MAN OF LA MANCHA with Howard Keel and its National Bus and Truck tour with David Atkinson. John co-produced and performed in shows for the charity Latin Quarter Showgirls, Inc. where he served as president. In his retirement he co-organized Latin Quarter reunions and worked at Jazz at Lincoln Center.