John William Isham

John William Isham
John W. Isham from a poster for Oriental America
Born1866
DiedSeptember 24, 1902
NationalityAmerican
OccupationVaudeville impresario
Known forOctoroons

John William Isham (1866 – September 24, 1902) was an American vaudeville impresario who was known for his Octoroons and Oriental America shows. These had their roots in traditional minstrel shows but included chorus girls, sketches and operas. They were part of the transition to the American burlesque shows of the early 20th century.