How old was Judy Andrews in Mary Poppins?
The musical adaptation called for a versatile young actress who was also an accomplished singer. Although a number of established stars coveted the part, Lerner, Loewe and director Moss Hart decided to take a chance on the 20-year-old Julie Andrews, who had never before acted in such a demanding role.
Can Julie Andrews sing at all now?
12, 1999, the legendary musical theatre and film actress Andrews (My Fair Lady, Camelot, “Mary Poppins,” “The Sound of Music”) told Barbara Walters that, in fact, she can’t sing and doctors don’t give her much hope of doing so. Andrews has performed on stage since her childhood in England.
Is Today Julie Andrews birthday?
October 1
Why did Julie Andrews declined the Tony?
In a gesture worthy of an old-style Broadway melodrama, Julie Andrews, the star of “Victor/Victoria,” announced yesterday that she was withdrawing from consideration for the best-actress Tony Award, in protest of what she viewed as the humiliating snub the musical had received in earning just a single Tony nomination.
Who has Egots?
Winners of all four awards
| Name | Emmy | Oscar |
|---|---|---|
| Whoopi Goldberg | 2002 | 1991 |
| Scott Rudin | 1984 | 2008 |
| Robert Lopez | 2008 | 2014 |
| Andrew Lloyd Webber | 2018 | 1997 |
When was Victor Victoria on Broadway?
Oct
How long did Victor Victoria run on Broadway?
The musical opened on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on October 25, 1995 and closed on July 27, 1997 after 734 performances and 25 previews.
What is the plot of Victor Victoria?
Victoria Grant (Julie Andrews), a down-and-out British soprano, struggles to find work in the nightclubs of 1930s Paris. While trying to scam a free meal, Grant meets cabaret performer Toddy (Robert Preston), who comes up with an idea that will change everything.