- (January 6, 1971 - February 3, 1973) Originated the role of Lucille Early in the Broadway revival of "No No Nanette," music by Vincent Youmans; lyrics by Irving Caesar and Otto A. Harbach; original book by Otto A. Harbach and Frank Mandel; revival book adaptation by Burt Shevelove; musical direction and vocal arrangements by Buster Davis; music orchestrated by Ralph Burns; dance arrangements and incidental music by Luther Henderson; production supervised by Busby Berkeley; directed by Burt Shevelove; musical staging and choreography by Donald Saddler; with Helen Gallagher (won Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Lucille Early, Billy's Wife); Jack Gilford (portrayed Jimmy Smith); Ruby Keeler (portrayed Sue Smith, Jimmy's Wife); Patsy Kelly (portrayed Pauline, Cook at the Smiths'); Bobby Van (portrayed Billy Early, a Lawyer); Susan Watson (portrayed Nanette, a Protégée of Sue); Loni Ackerman (as Loni Zoe Ackerman) (portrayed Betty Brown, from Boston); Pat Lysinger (portrayed Winnie Winslow, from Washington); Roger Rathburn (portrayed Tom Trainor, Lucille's Nephew); and K.C. Townsend (as K. C. Townsend) (portrayed Flora Latham, from 'Frisco); on Broadway at the 46th Street Theatre (renamed the Richard Rodgers Theatre in 1990), running for 874 total performances, including 13 previews beginning January 6, 1971.
- (1968) "Mame" replacement for Jane Connell, portraying Agnes Gooch, and then for Bea Arthur, portraying Vera Charles, in the original Broadway musical comedy production (1966-1970), on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- (1966 - 1967) Originated the role of Nickie in the original Broadway musical comedy "Sweet Charity," book by Neil Simon; music by Cy Coleman; lyrics by Dorothy Fields; based on the screenplay Nights of Cabiria (1957) by Federico Fellini, Ennio Flaiano, Tullio Pinelli, Pier Paolo Pasolini, and original novel by Molinari, Maria (II); musical direction and dance arrangements by Fred Werner; music orchestrated by Ralph Burns; entire production conceived by, directed by, and choreographed by Bob Fosse; opposite Gwen Verdon in the title role.
- (May 2002) Portrays Mrs. Kovash in "Public Ghosts: Private Stories," an original play by Ain Gordon at the George Street Playhouse, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.
- (October 13, 1949 - March 18, 1950) "Touch and Go," a musical review; presented by George Abbott; produced by George Hall; music by Jay Gorney; sketches by Jean Kerr and Walter Kerr; lyrics by Jean Kerr and Walter Kerr; music orchestrated by Don Walker; musical direction and vocal arrangements by Antonio Morelli; ballet music by Genevieve Pitot; choreography by Helen Tamiris; directed by Walter Kerr. Cast: Nancy Andrews, Mary Anthony, Eleanor Boleyn, Art Carroll, Peggy Cass (Broadway debut), Arlyne Frank, Lydia Fredericks, Nathaniel Frey (as Nat Frey), Helen Gallagher, Pearl Hacker, George Hall, Pearl Lang, David Lober, Greb Lober, Jonathan Lucas, Kyle MacDonnell, Illona Murai, Daniel Nagrin, Carl Nicholas, Louis Nye, Muriel O'Malley, Ray Page, Beverly Purvin, Richard Reed, George Reich, Larry Robbins, Dorothy Scott, William Sumner, Dick Sykes, Beverly Tassoni, Merritt Thompson, and Parker Wilson. On Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (176 total performances, unknown previews).
- (1976) "Absurd Person Singular," an original comedy written by Alan Ayckbourn; with Lewis Arlt (portrayed Sidney Hopcroft); William Gray Espy (portrayed Geoffrey Jackson); Helen Gallagher (portrayed Marion Brewster-White); Kate Mulgrew (portrayed Eva Jackson); James Pritchett (as Jim Pritchett) (portrayed Ronald Brewster-White); and Jada Rowland (portrayed Jane Hopcroft), debuted at Encore Productions of New York City (November) followed by a three week tour through South Bend, Indiana; Davenport, Iowa; Roanoke, Virginia; and Norfolk, Virginia; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Scranton, Pennsylvania.
- (1973) She acted in Vincent Youmans, Frank Mandel, William Harbach, and Caesar's musical, "No, No Nanette," at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Dennis Day, Barbara Britton, Lililan Hayman, Jerry Andes and Cynthia Parva. John Lowe III was director.
- (1984-1985 Season) She acted in Stephen Sondheim's musical, "Side by Side by Sondheim," at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Judy Kaye, Larry Kert and George Rose in the cast. Robert Johanson was director. Jim Coleman was musical director. David Kissel was scenic and lighting designer. Alice S. Hughes was costume designer.
- (1996-1997 Season) She acted in Vincent Youmans, Frank Mandel, William O. Harbach and Emil Nyitray's musical, "No, No Nanette," at the Paper Mill playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Kaye Ballard, Eddie Bracken, Daniel Herron, Lee Roy Reams, Virginia Sandifur and Debra Wiseman in the cast. Donald Saddler was director and choreographer. Jim Coleman was musical director. San Bernardino Civic Ligth Opera provided the sets. Mark Stanley was lighting designer. Gregg Barnes was costume designer.
- (July 1974) She acted in the musical, "No, No Nanette," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine. Vincent Youmans was composer. Irving Caesar and Otto Harbach were lyricists. Otto Harbach and Frank Mandel wrote the book.
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