She wasn't the star or the breakout star of either Eight is Enough or Carrie by any stretch of the imagination. Eight is Enough is hardly an enduring hit of any stature.
She has done a fair amount of regional theatre and concert work throughout the country. A fair amount of visitors to New York--the core road audience--have seen her in Cats, Sunset, Drood, etc. Along with her great voice on well-loved cast albums, there is some name recognition going for her. They're going with someone who can perform the part, who usually pulls very good reviews. |
