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ROCKing the TONYS – Ann Miller

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Rock the TonysAnn-Miller-minkAnn Miller

Little Rock connection: Starred in national tour of Sugar Babies in Little Rock in April 1986.  Celebrated her 63rd birthday while in Little Rock (today is her birthday)

Tony Awards connection: Received a Tony nomination for her starring role in Sugar Babies and appeared on the Tony Awards. She also succeeded Angela Lansbury’s Tony winning turn in Mame on Broadway.

ROCKing the TONYS – MICKEY ROONEY

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Rock the Tonys

20140406-232543.jpgMickey Rooney

Little Rock connection: Appeared at Robinson Center Music Hall in Sugar Babies in April 1986. Was also spokesman in the 1980s for TCBY when it was based in Little Rock.

Tony Award connection: Tony nominee in 1980 for Actor in a Musical for Sugar Babies.  Performed at the ceremony.