Do I Hear a Waltz and the Rise of Native Musicals
Richard Rodgers reflects on American musical theater as a native art form that endures beyond trends. He recalls early Broadway, the evolution from the old-fashioned musical to modern forms, and the enduring lure of lavish production values since The Black Crook era.
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William
Associated Press New York
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Niblo’s Gardens
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America
Musicals on Broadway reflect shifting stars and stories
A nostalgia filled look at how musicals evolved from star vehicles to plot driven works and back. From Follies and Scandals to Brigadoon and West Side Story, theatre adapts to public taste, with stars now often tailored to fit bespoke shows. It notes the need for true innovation beyond catchy scores and strong lyrics.
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Marilyn Miller
George M. Cohan
Gertrude Lawrence
the Astakes
Broadway
Barbra Streisand
Carol Burnett
Buddy Hackett
Zero Mostel
Sammy Davis
Carol Channing
Abe Erlanger
Fanny Brice
Lovey Joe
Fanny
Funt at War on All Kinds of Fat
New York AP profile of Allen Funt creator of Candid Camera. Discusses his career, personal life including divorce and remarriage, health regime, and his plan to revive momentum in the show. Notes on audience reception, travel schedule, and his handling of filming with concealed cameras and child subjects.
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New York
Allens
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Funt
CBS
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Actress Jane Powell to Marry Publicist in Sydney
Actress Jane Powell 36 will wed Beverly Hills Publicist James Fitzgerald 33 on June 27 in Sydney Australia. Powell’s three children Lindsay 3 Geary 13 and Suzanne 12 will witness the ceremony at the Wayside Chapel. Fitzgerald has three sons from his prior marriage and Erin O Brien is mentioned.
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Beverly Hills
James Fitzgerald
Sydney
Australia
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Patrick W. Nerney
Geary
Suzanne
Geary Steffen
Fitzgerald
Erin O' Brien
USS North Carolina Group Plans Reunion in Wilmington
The USS North Carolina Battleship Association holds its third annual reunion June 24-26 in Wilmington. First skipper Rear Adm. William S. Maxwell, USN Ret, and other former crew members will attend, with Maxwell reading the returnees. Attendees and families come from four states.
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Wilmington
William S. Maxtwell
Usn-Ret
Cape Fear River
Maxwell
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Hives
Brooklyn
N. Y
Robert EB. Ellis
USN
Ret
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