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Merrill also wrote five songs for the 1962 film The Wonderful World of The Brothers Grimm. His screenplays for Hollywood include Mahogany (1975) and W.C. Magoo’s Christmas Carol (1962), The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood (1965) , and The Animated Adventures of Tom Sawyer (music and lyrics, 1998). Merrill provided lyrics for beloved television musicals including Mr.

In the 1950s, his melodies and words captured the radio audiences with such top-ten standards as “How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?”, “Mambo Italiano” and “If I Knew You Were Comin’ I’d’ve Baked a Cake”. On his 25th anniversary in show business, the following tribute was read into the Congressional Record: “The lives of Americans throughout our land, as well as the lives of people throughout the corners of the world, have been enriched by the artistry and genius of Jule Styne.”īob Merrill ( Lyrics) was an eclectic composer, lyricist and screenwriter who found acclaim in the world of popular music, Broadway musicals, television and film, having created a long list of durable classics in all arenas. Harburg, and their combined efforts have produced such showstoppers as “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “The Party’s Over,” “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”, “People,” and “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend.” Jule Styne was elected to the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1972, the Theatre Hall of Fame in 1981, and became a Kennedy Center Honoree in 1990. Teaming with lyricist Sammy Cahn in the 1940s, he created a string of Hit Parade leaders including the Oscar-winning “Three Coins In The Fountain.” In addition to Sammy Cahn, Styne’s collaborators include Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Stephen Sondheim, Bob Merrill, Leo Robin and E.Y. He developed his feel for popular music working with the jazz bands of 1920s Chicago, and as vocal coach to such 1930s Hollywood stars as Shirley Temple and Alice Faye. Young Julius showed such a talent for the piano that he had performed with the Chicago, St. Born in London’s East End, Styne’s family moved to the United States in 1912. Jule Styne ( Music) With the scores of such Broadway classics as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Peter Pan, Bells Are Ringing, Gypsy and Funny Girl to his credit, composer Jule Styne ranks as one of the undisputed architects of American musical theatre. Go Mom! Thanks to James Brennan for giving me my first character role ever!!! Here’s to many more! Purdie owes her talent and acting skills to her momma who is back home in Chicago re-building a magnificent non-for-profit Arts Academy for underprivileged children. An artist both onstage and off, Purdie Baumann is the creator of Birdcage Beanies, a line of whimsical winter hats featured in Time Out Magazine.

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Look out for Purdie in the made for Netflix movie A Very Murray Christmas, starring Bill Murray.

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Purdie Baumann can been seen dancing in NBC's hit series 'Smash,' as well as Martin Scorsese's film The Wolf of Wall Street. Purdie was the center Rockette at Radio City Music Hall for eight years! Her Broadway tour credits include Young Frankenstein choreographed by Susan Stroman. Meeker, and thrilled to be at NSMT after her exhausting hiatus traveling the world as a “Tour Wife” on the Book of Mormon with her Bass Player boyfriend. Purdie Baumann ( Mrs Meeker, Show Girl, Ensemble Dance Captain, u/s Mrs Strakosh) is beyond ecstatic to return to her role as Mrs. Film/TV: “Elementary,” “Person of Interest,” “Law & Order” (2 episodes) “The Sopranos,” “Hi Honey I'm Home” (series regular), “Tavern on Jane,” The Astronaut's Wife, “All My Children,” and ”Follies and A Sondheim Celebration” for PBS. Regional: Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike, Other Desert Cities (4 productions), Witness for the Prosecution, Noises Off, Gaslight, Sideman, La Mancha, Mary Poppins, Gypsy, Mame, Bye Bye Birdie, Hollywood/Ukraine, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Company, White Christmas, Time and Again. National Tours Fiddler on the Roof (Golde opposite Theo Bikel, Topol, and Harvey Fierstein) Hairspray (Velma), 42nd St (Dorothy) La Cage aux Folles (Jacqueline) Me and My Girl (Lady Jacqui opposite Tim Curry), Can Can. Broadway: The Graduate (Mrs Robinson), Crazy He Calls Me, Me and My Girl (Lady Jacqie opposite Robert Lindsay, Jim Dale) Evita (Eva), On the Twentieth Century, and Allegro, as well as Lady in the Dark for ENCORES!. Brice), a native of Revere, is thrilled to return to NSMT, having played in Anything Goes, and 2 productions of 42nd Street.

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