Happy Birthday, Neva Small!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

                                       Continuing with Musical Theater Week, today is Neva Small's birthday.  She is 73 years old today and looks better than ever.  This Legend Of The Musical Stage has been working since she was a child and is best known for her performance as Chava in the 1971 film version of "Fiddler On The Roof.

                                      The late Bob Merrill thought she was the greatest, and he proved it by writing for her the song that made her a Musical Theater Legend--"I Wonder How It Is," from "Henry, Sweet Henry," back in 1967.  Neva was just 14 when this became a signature tune for her.  Merrill also wrote the musical "The Prince Of Grand Street," with a role for Neva.  What a pity it did not make it to Broadway. If an Original Cast Recording of this show exists out there, please let me know!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                         So, a Happy Birthday to Neva Small, from one and all.  Celebrate as you please and continue to bring your legendary magic to the stage, when you choose.

                                          Happy, Happy, Neva!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!