New York Celebrities Buzz in Major Huddles and Bets
New York society buzzes over Mme Ngo Dinh Nhu’s flirtation with a film lead in Spain and Paul Vario’s Parmone Films push. Gregory Peck gambles in Deauville. Bing Crosby sells Desert and Beverly Hills homes as Myrna Loy eyes writing. Notables attend parties for Mike Stern, Wagner heirs push for tolerance in Bayreuth, Heifetz pays for a broken date, and Billy Graham to appear in a DeMille tribute with Quinn and Heston.
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Jennie at Majestic: Martin Stages Dim Broadway Comeback
Mary Martin gives a strenuous performance in Jennie but the show fails to lift with an uninspired libretto by Arnold Schulman. Dietz and Schwartz provide a strong score while director Vincent Donohue and the overall production underplay the potential drama inspired by Laurette Taylor's early career.
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Arthur Schwartz
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Laurette Taylor
Community Theater Delivers Hit Auntie Mame
Director Don Tescher leads a two and a half hour production of Auntie Mame drawing laughs from offstage deaths to sharp social satire. Cynthia Zievers as Mame and Mary Lou Harrington as Agnes Gooch anchor an ensemble delivering strong professional turns.
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Critics Pan Jennie Musical Drama in Mixed Reviews
Howard Taubman of the New York Times argues the issue lies with the soggy saga rather than Miss Martin, conceding she remains a grand performer but cannot carry it alone. Walter Kerr of the New York Herald Tribune calls Jen nie a woeful tale told in a woeful way, reflecting overall disappointment.
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New York Times
Miss Martin
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New York Herald Tribune
Jennie
Miss Martin Appears Fine in Title Role
John Chapman notes Miss Martin is attractive and capable in her lead performance, highlighting her appeal and stage presence in the current production.
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