Olio (musical number)

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"Alabamy Bound", one of many 'olio' song & dance numbers, early 1960s

An olio is a vaudeville number, a short dance or song, or a set of same, performed as an encore after the performance of a dramatic play. It can also be defined as a collection of various artistic or literary works or musical pieces used between acts in a burlesque or minstrel show. This was common on showboats in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

See also[]

• The Drunkard
• Riverside Studio
• Alabamy Bound

Modern Olio Shows[]

• Seattle Glee Clubs
• Olio the Show on Myspace
• Tulsa performing arts at The Tulsa Spotlight Theater

References[]

• Merriam Webster Dictionary