Jules Hurtig

Julius Hurtig (October 18, 1868 – March 9, 1928) was an American vaudeville and theatre producer, best known for his partnership with Harry J. Seamon (1865–1938).

Life and career He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Metta and Daniel Hurtig, who were German immigrants. In his youth he joined the Barnum and Bailey Circus, and then became a producer of pyrotechnical shows.

He linked up with fellow producer Harry J. Seamon, and they became established as vaudeville promoters and producers. The partnership of Hurtig and Seamon worked in New York from at least 1899. Among their most successful acts was the pairing of Bert Williams and George Walker. Me, Him and I (1904), and In New York Town (1905).

Hurtig and Seamon pioneered the development of burlesque entertainment, and leased theatres in Ohio as well as the Harlem Music Hall in New York.

Jules Hurtig died in 1928, at the age of 59, from a heart attack while on a sea voyage.