Their Favorite Things: Original Kiss Me, Kate Star Celebrates 100th Birthday By Sharing Her Theatregoing Experiences | 半岛体育

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Stage to Page Their Favorite Things: Original Kiss Me, Kate Star Celebrates 100th Birthday By Sharing Her Theatregoing Experiences 半岛体育.com's feature series Their Favorite Things asks members of the theatre community to share the Broadway performances that most affected them as part of the audience.

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Patricia Morison Photo by Ed Geller

This week we spotlight the choices of veteran singing actress , who created the roles of Lilli Vanessi/Katharine in the original Broadway production of Kiss Me, Kate and celebrates her 100th birthday March 19.

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I couldn't speak for an hour after the curtain came down.

in The Barretts of Wimpole Street

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Katharine and were magical.

The Lunts in The Guardsman

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Masters of duplicity on both parts.

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Epitome of masculinity with a glorious voice.

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Merman in anything...pure and effortless.

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I was flattered to understudy her at 19, but never went on.

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Absolutely lovely with a glorious voice.

in Charlot Revue

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Unbelievable - Beyond charm.

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Riveting and Breathtaking.

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Who else can make you laugh and cry at the same time?

 
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