Morison, who is best known for having originated the role of Lilli Vanessi in Kiss Me, Kate (1948), later replaced Gertrude Lawrence in the original production of The King and I opposite Yul Brynner.
In the video below, she shows a photo of herself in the role, then sings a snatch of "Shall We Dance" from the score, a cappella.
The video was posted by Scott Feinberg.
Sam Mendes directed the new play from The Ferryman playwright Jez Butterworth.
The Kenneth Lonergan revival is at Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre.
Queen Latifah hosts the gala evening, celebrating the 47th class of honorees.
Go behind the scenes of a two-show-day at the Avett Brothers musical, at Broadway's Longacre through December 29.
Original cast members Laura Bell Bundy, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Kerry Butler star in an evening of songs and anecdotes from their careers.
Some people were on the red carpet, including Cynthia Erivo, Lea Michele, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Enda Walsh is penning the adaptation of the beloved 1968 musical film.
The Irish singer-songwriter visited Russell at the Walter Kerr prior to his December 21 appearance on Saturday Night Live.
The song was penned by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Mark Sonnenblick.
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