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“Mr. Wonderful” was an original Broadway musical written specifically for Sammy Davis, Jr. to show off his myriad talents on the Great White Way.
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Sammy Davis, Jr. (1925-1990) was widely known for most of...
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Mr. Wonderful is a musical with a book by Joseph Stein and Will Glickman, and music and lyrics by Jerry Bock, Larry Holofcener, and George David Weiss. Written specifically to showcase the talents of Sammy Davis Jr. , the thin plot, focusing on entertainer Charlie Welch's show business struggles, primarily served as a springboard for an ...
Sep 24, 2023 · On this day in 1990, entertainment legend Sammy Davis, Jr., passed away at his Beverly Hills home at the age of 64. Born on December 8, 1925, in New York City to a show business family, he played a pivotal role in breaking down racial barriers as he established himself as one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century.
Dec 8, 2015 · Mr. Wonderful: A 90th birthday tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. Frank Sinatra ‘s 100th birthday is December 12 but you probably didn’t know that his fellow Rat Pack cool cat Sammy Davis Jr. was also born on the second week of December, 90 years ago today in Harlem.
In late January 1956, Sammy Davis, Jr. embarked on the next chapter of his career, starting rehearsals for his starring role in Mr. Wonderful, a Broadway musical. The musical was an original, written specifically as a vehicle for Sammy to show off his myriad talents on the Great White Way.
Mr. Wonderful was initially created to showcase the talents of Sammy Davis Jr. and follows the story of Charlie Welch, who arrives in NYC with the goal of becoming a performer. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, show business, and the importance of staying true to oneself.
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