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I knew there had to be a reason why, earlier this week, I was singing songs from the 1967 Broadway musical, "Henry, Sweet Henry." It gave us two Legends Of The American Musical Stage, Neva Small, who was only 14, and a 20-year-old Alice Playten, in a role that netted her a TONY nomination.
So, why this post? Because four days ago, October 23, to be exact, " was the 57th anniversary of this musical's opening at the old--on the ground--Palace Theatre. I was crazy to see it when it opened, but the show closed on December 31 of 1967, before my parents, who had promised to take me, could get tickets. What a shame.
But the cast album is a gem. If you can't land a copy, listen to it on YouTube.
Here is Neva Small singing "I Wonder How It Is," which made her a Legend Of The American Musical Stage! No wonder Bob Merrill went crazy over her talent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers, dears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 comments:
I remember reading that Neva said, when she was cast as Chava at age seventeen, her parents told her that role would be her calling card forever.
And I can see why, but I do love Henry Sweet Henry!!!
Victoria, Neva's parents were right. But anyone listening to her on "Henry, Sweet Henry" will be automatically captivated by her. And anyone who saw her in it, would know she was going somewhere.
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