New York Cavalcade Highlights Show Biz Buzz
Ethel Merman hints at returning to musical comedy with a Broadway show as Israel prepares to honor Marlene Dietrich with its Medal of Valor at Hollywood’s Ambassador Hotel. Also noted: Jack Martin ends Bear Mountain Inn lease, Walter Kennedy marks 25 years with his wife, and a star-studded Motion Picture Pioneers dinner honors Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s Robert H. O’Brien where Sidney Poitier misses due to weather delays. Liza Minnelli and Peter Allen attend the Penguin with a new diamond ring in hand.
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Menuhin Knighted by Queen Elizabeth in Britain
London AP reports violinist Yehudi Menuhin receives the royal knighthood without citation for his music in Britain and social services. The American-born performer based in Highgate will be honored in December by Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. previously received an honorary knighthood in 1949.
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Theaters Schedule Note for Tuesday and Wednesday
The page lists theater showings from PARAMOUNT RKO IOWA WORLD TIMES MARION for Ipcress My Fair Lady Cincinnati Kid and The Sound of Music with various times and shorts, including matinees and late night showings. The fragmented text outlines multiple cinema listings and times across venues.
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Los Angeles Plans Broadway Theater Named for Cole Porter
An $8 million 2,600 seat theater will rise in Century City to host Broadway hits alongside New York shows. The venue, named for Cole Porter, will begin construction next summer and open January 15, 1968. Productions will run at least 20 weeks, with local casting but New York producers directing and staging. Cole Porter died in Century City last year.
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Natalie Wood Ends Engagement to Ladislav Blatnik
The actress Natalie Wood has returned a large diamond engagement ring to Ladislav Blatnik and ended their engagement, confirming she returned the ring but declining further comment.
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Musical Version of Anastasia Story Is Dull
New York critic finds Anya at the iaefield theater lacking drama despite strong singing by Constance Towers and Michael Kermoyan. The Rachmaninoff material is praised but libretto by Abbott Bolton and direction weaken the show, which detours from the original play's flavor.
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Anya the Musical Receives Mixed Notices From Critics
John Chapman notes the operetta about the Russian royal aftermath remains solemn and well sung. Walter Kerr calls Anya old fashioned and not very good despite fine performances. Howard Taubman observes a sentimental revival based on Anastasia with lush melodies by Rachmaninoff but reduced excitement and mystery.
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