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Radio
City Music Hall is the largest
indoor theater in the world. The design of the
auditorium insures that every one of its 5,933
seats provides an unobstructed view of the stage.
The venue is also famous for being the home of
the "Mighty Wurlitzer," as well as the
Radio City Rockettes. |
Vivian
Vance was enjoying a successful
stage career when she was asked to play Ethel
Mertz in I Love Lucy. Initially
reluctant to take the part, she went on to
co-star in the series throughout its run, and to
become the first person to win an Emmy for Best
Series Supporting Actress. |
Helena
Modjeska was the leading Polish
actress at the Warsaw Imperial Theatre before
emigrating to America and becoming the most
distinguished Shakespearean actress of the 1880's
and 1890's. |
Sarah
Bernhardt (Henriette-Rosine Bernard)
was a star across Europe and beyond thanks to her
"silver" voice and emotional dramatic
acting. She remained an active star even after
having one of her legs amputated. |