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- Russell plays Ruth Sherwood, an aspiring writer who moves from Ohio to Greenwich Village with her would-be actress sister Eileen.
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Jan 1, 2010 · Rosalind Russell in her prime as Ruth Sherwood, the role she originated in the original cast of Wonderful Town in 1953. Here she performs the number "Swing!" which features her yet to be...
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Jan 8, 2015 · Flashback to 2004, when Brooke Shields joined the cast of the hit Broadway revival of "Wonderful Town," playing Ruth Sherwood. Broadway.com interviews Shield...
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Provided to YouTube by Warner ClassicsWonderful Town, Act I: "Ohio" (Ruth Sherwood, Eileen Sherwood) · Sir Simon Rattle · Audra McDonaldBernstein: Wonderful ...
Russell plays Ruth Sherwood, an aspiring writer who moves from Ohio to Greenwich Village with her would-be actress sister Eileen. There, they sisters meet all kinds of kooks as they try to make it in the big city.
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The original cast featured Rosalind Russell in the role of Ruth Sherwood, Edie Adams as Eileen Sherwood, and George Gaynes as Robert Baker. Carol Channing replaced Russell for the final 6 months of the run.
Wonderful Town tells the story of two sisters, Ruth and Eileen, who move from a rural town in Ohio to experience the bright lights, the big city, and the crazy characters of Greenwich Village, New York City. Ruth is an aspiring writer and Eileen is a dancer who wants to pursue a life on stage.
Rosalind Russell stars as Ruth Sherwood, the role she created in the 1953 Broadway production. The cast also includes Jackie McKeever as Eileen Sherwood and Sydney Chaplin as Bob Baker. The music is by Leonard Bernstein and the lyrics are by Betty Comden and Adolph Green.
