Forgot about this gem. Melba Moore stopping the show and winning a Tony Award in "Purlie!" Her notes toward the end are off the chart. This is her live performance from the Tonys that year.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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I don't think it's on the recordings, but Maggie sings a G#5 in A CHORUS LINE during the Montage on "life is an ashtray" after the "never get to wear nice clothes" part. You can hear, again, Mara Davi do it flawlessly on *that site*
"These rabid fans...possess the acting talent to portray the hooker...Linda Eder..." -The New York Times