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My first Broadway show was A CHORUS LINE December 19, 1977. The next night was ANNIE. Since then, I've seen 310 different Broadway shows and some of those multiple times. Before my first Broadway experience, I had seen some fun summer stock including BUS STOP with John Travolta, Anita Gillette and in his professional debut, Brian Dennehy. Also in the cast were John Travolta's two sisters. Another summer stock show was MOURNING IN A FUNNY HAT by Dodie Goodman and starring Shirley Booth. I woul...

I was at the matinee yesterday as well. I had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the show. The cast was fantastic - the leads, amazing Broadway pros, but also the smaller roles - perfectly cast and everyone gave 110%. Beautifully staged and choreographed with an eye-popping set. This was summer stock at its best. As for the show, I think the first act should be trimmed by about ten minutes. The second act is excellent with some great numbers. I was highly impressed and enjoyed the show much ...

My first Broadway show was A Chorus Line in 1977 followed by Annie the next night at the Alvin. I decided to make a list of all the Broadway houses and the first show I saw in each one. Very fond memories and a fun exercise to remember all of this. My love affair with Broadway continues Shubert – A Chorus Line Alvin/Neil Simon – Annie Broadway – Evita Winter Garden – Cats Majestic – 42nd Street Palace – Woman of the Year Neederlander – Raggady Ann New Amsterdam – The Lion King American Airlin...

I worked on a production of ROBERTA in the early 1980's at what is now Maine State Music Theatre. Back then it was Brunswick Music Theater run by Victoria Crandall. The show starred Dorothy Stinnett as Madame Roberta along with Betsy Kiser, Ken Prescott and Ginger Prince. The exquisite fashion show (Gowns by Roberta) was designed by David Robinson. The score is beautiful and features the hit "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes." Vicki Crandall often did operettas. I got to see and hear such shows as Blo...

No, Florence never went on for Bernadette. I would love to hear her sing Sally's songs. Her Desiree in NIGHT MUSIC was amazing.

I saw D. Jamin Bartlett play Desiree in a production of NIGHT MUSIC in Portsmouth, NH at the old Theatre by the Sea. Her daughter played Fredrika and the quintet was very young and they were dressed as trees. It was very strange. If I remember correctly, Jeff McCarthy was Count Carl Magnus. This would have been in the 1980's.

Florence does hold the world record for the most performances as Eva Peron in EVITA. In addition to the Broadway and national tour, she did six international tours of the show. An amazing woman.

The amazing Florence Lacey is starring as Peg in Bruce Graham's THE OUTGOING TIDE in Portland, Maine at Good Theater www.goodtheater.com. She is as beautiful today as she was when the Evita clip was filmed. A great performer!