Bal Tabarin was the name of a legendary cabaret/nightclub located at 36 Rue Victor Massé in
Paris, France. Opened in 1904 by composer and orchestra leader Auguste Bosc, the club was
an immediate success. In 1928 Pierre Sandrini (artistic director of another famous nightclub,
the Moulin Rouge) took over the establishment. Sandrini introduced ballet to his spectacular
floor shows. There was a new show every year, each with a theme, such as "The Planets" or
"The Symphony" - some shows were inspired by historical figures such as Cleopatra.

During the occupation of Paris the Bal Tabarin was frequented by German army officers. South
African dancer Florence Waren was a star performer there. Unknown to the Germans, she was
Jewish. Waren teamed up with Frederic Apcar to form the dancing duo "Florence et Frederic".
They became famous, appearing on stage with the likes of Edith Piaf and Maurice Chevalier -
while Waren at the same time aided the French Resistance. After the war, the Bal Tabarin was
taken over by the proprietors of the Moulin Rouge, who closed it in 1953.

A nightclub using the name Bal Tabarin was opened at 1025 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
in 1931 by bandleader Tom Gerun, manager Frank Martinelli, and businessman Bob Grison.
The club was sold to Agustino "Bimbo" Giuntoli in 1951 and reopened as Bimbo's 365 Club
(which may still be in operation today). In 1953, Gerun became part owner of the Cal Vada
Lodge in North Lake Tahoe. He changed the name to Bal Tabarin. After a change of owners
in 1958, the casino closed in 1960.

[Poster and historical information from Wikipedia]