Finocchio's

Here are a couple of old Finocchio’s ads that appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle.

Please enjoy these old photos shared by Lila of her uncle, Coleman Reeder Richards (1913-1961) who performed at Finocchio’s. Lila said that his wife made his costumes! Thank you for sharing this history Lila!

We are sad to learn that Paul LaVern Cummings has passed away from an accident in Las Vegas. Paul was a headliner at Finocchio’s for over two decades, from the 60’s all the way up till 1982. Under the stage name LaVern, he wowed audiences with his looks and his voice, singing live. Paul was one of the most famous female impersonators to grace the Finocchio’s stage. Rest In Peace Paul.

Today, we say goodbye to another Finocchio’s performer. Kelly Michaels was an amazing performer and one of the best Madonna impersonators. She will be truly missed. Rest In Peace Kelly Michales.

An article from today's SF Gate

We learned today that Nicki Starr has passed away. We mourn the loss of this wonderful performer that graced the Finocchio's stage. Rest in pease Nicki Starr.

We had someone message us looking for some information on a past performer of Finocchio's. Anyone have any ideas? Hello There was a man named George Buchanan who did a puppet show at Finocchio's back in the 1970's. Does anyone remember him? I would love to have any information about him.... Thanks so much

We had a gentleman message us the other day with this story and photos. There was always a photographer at Finocchio's that would go around and take photos of the audience members as a souvenir keepsake that the guests could buy to remember their trip to Finocchio's. "I was cleaning my house and I had some portraits on my wall for 45 years plus and one of them fell down and there was a picture of a guy whether he was a performer it was listed from 1964 pretty interesting" We would love to see your old photos and hear your stories of Finoccho's!

We love finding old photos from Finnochio's!!!

Came across another photo from Finocchio's back in the day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6EsOPozjdk