| Happy 88th birthday to Julie Andrews! | |
| Last Edit: WaymanWong 11:54 am EDT 10/02/23 | |
| Posted by: WaymanWong 11:49 am EDT 10/02/23 | |
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| The incomparable legend of stage and screen turned 88 yesterday. She's one of the few remaining stars from Broadway's golden era. And ... it's high time the Tonys gave her a Lifetime Achievement award. Next year will mark the 70th anniversary of Andrews' American and Broadway debut in ''The Boy Friend,'' which would be followed by her iconic roles as Eliza in ''My Fair Lady'' and Guinevere in ''Camelot.'' She would become even more world-renowned as Maria in the 1965 Oscar-winning movie of ''The Sound of Music.'' Among her many accolades: an Academy Award, a Grammy and Emmys (for her musical-variety TV show and for hosting ''Broadway: The American Musical'' on PBS). And Andrews would've achieved her EGOT, winning her Tony in 1986 if she hadn't spoken up for her overlooked cast and creatives in ''Victor/Victoria.'' I hope the Tonys don't wait to honor her after she's too frail to attend the ceremony or posthumously. She deserves to be recognized by the top tribute in the theater, where she began her career. Let's celebrate Andrews while she can still enjoy it. Wouldn't that be loverly? |
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