2.07 Ghost light Years: The Cohoes Music Hall Calls
Liddle Did I Know: The Memoir Series by David A. Liddle
Episode notes
David describes the Cohoes Music Hall as more than a stage—it becomes a place of magic, memory, and transformation during his early teens. He shares the haunting experience of hearing phantom music in the empty hall, connecting his journey to the legendary vaudeville performer Eva Tanguay and the theater’s tradition of ghost stories. This episode explores how the Music Hall’s history and atmosphere inspire David’s love for musicals and performance, offering him a sense of belonging and creative awakening in a world that often feels uncertain
Keywords
Cohoes Music Hall, ghost light, Eva Tanguay, musicals, theater, belonging, transformation, adolescence, phantom music, creativity, history, inspiration, performance, sanctuary, coming of age, memory, legend