Fan Photos With Stars Doing Shows In Previous Decades?

Hello. I'm currently reading a book titled "Brass Diva: The Life and Legends of Ethel Merman" by Caryl Flinn. I got to thinking about something. Many BWW members have taken pics with our wonderful contemporary Broadway favorites. Would any of you share pics you might have with Broadway stars, who were doing shows in the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's? It could be people such as Ethel Merman, Mary Martin, Helen Hayes, Gwen Verdon, Donna Mc Kechnie, Chita Rivera and others. How were they (and others) about taking pics with fans? Just wondering.... from Roman in Austin, Texas

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Well, she does qualify as a Broadway legend. Please share, if you will. I wonder if anyone has a fan pic with someone like...let's say... the Merm. If not pictures, then maybe someone can share an anecdote of meeting a classic legend (like Merman, Martin, Verdon and others). It would be interesting to see a fan pic with a cast member of the original cast of "Chorus Line" or another show. from RC in Austin, Texas

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Updated On: 1/2/08 at 07:41 PM

It is interesting thinking about that.

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Brody, those pics are fabulous.

I think I've posted my Chita story, so if you don't want to read my gushing, skip over it. I saw "The Dancer's Life" in its penultimate weekend. My school planned a trip, and we had the option of seeing a third show or going ice skating. I, naturally, jumped at the chance to see Chita and was in Row B for the show. Her performance was incredible. My eyes could not physically leave her for two hours. My friends came, but they all had to sit in Row P (HA!) because they weren't sure if Chita was worth it. One of them heard it was not that great, but she thought she'd see it anyway. She was outside crying with us at the end of it.

Chita came outside and signed all of our Playbills, gave us these great big hugs, and just talked with us very sweetly for a few minutes. Such a wonderful night.

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Here's one of Chita (following a performance of "Dancer's Life"), since the original poster had asked.




And here's a rare shot of Paul Newman (and Gabriel Byrne's crotch), taken in Shubert Alley a few years ago (NOT during the run of Our Town).

TheatreDiva... who was that lady in the picture that followed Sheryl Lee Ralph? Thank you beaucoup for all those wonderful pics. from RC in Austin, Texas...

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Just wondering why this thread suddenly ended. I would love to see more pictures.