Steele CrazyTHE LIFE & LEGACY OF JAHNA STEELE

THE CAST

The people
in the story.

Meet Jahna and the people who knew her.

Archival portrait of Jahna Steele

Singer and showgirl

Jahna Steele

At the center of Steele Crazy is Jahna herself, heard and seen through performances, interviews, and photographs from across her life.

Explore Jahna’s life
Jahna Steele and Tim Matheny as children in a group photo

Jahna’s brother

Tim Matheny

Tim brings a family perspective to Jahna’s life, including the years and relationships beyond the spotlight.

At night, the illuminated Riviera sign and marquee advertise La Cage, Frank Marino and Crazy Girls.
The Riviera marqueeLas Vegas

A PLACE IN THE STORY

The Riviera

The Las Vegas hotel and casino was home to Crazy Girls and the stage where Jahna became a star.

Explore the Riviera sign

THE STORY IS STILL UNFOLDING

Did you
know Jahna?

Did you work with Jahna, see her perform, share a friendship, or know her through family? We would love to hear from you. Photographs, recordings, letters, programs, and the details that never made the papers may help us understand her life more fully.

The archive

Steele Crazy