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Carol Lawrence (born Carolina Maria Laraia; September 5, 1932) is an American actress, appearing in musical theatre and on television. She is known for creating the role of Maria on Broadway in the musical West Side Story (1957), receiving a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical .
Carol Lawrence is best known for playing Maria in the original Broadway production of "West Side Story". She also appeared in TV shows, movies, and wrote an autobiography and a cook book.
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Carol Lawrence is a singer-actress who starred as Maria in the Broadway musical "West Side Story" and other shows. She also wrote and hosted a TV magazine/talk show, published a cookbook and an autobiography, and received numerous awards and nominations.
- September 5, 1932
Jun 25, 2019 · Carol Lawrence is best known for her role as Maria in West Side Story, which won her a Tony Award. She has also appeared in TV shows like The Fugitive and Saved by the Bell, and has been married three times, twice to Robert Goulet.
May 11, 2018 · Leonard Bernstein at 100 Memory Project From the first audition to opening night, Carol Lawrence recalls her experiences working with Bernstein in the origin...
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Carol Lawrence shares her audition story and her romance with Leonard Bernstein, the composer of West Side Story. She recounts how she won the role of Maria, how she sang from a wall, and how Bernstein rescued her from a bad agent.
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Learn about Carol Lawrence, the actress, singer and dancer who created the role of Maria in West Side Story. Explore her career, awards, books, videos and more on her official website.
