Roberts, Joan, 1917-2012
Variant namesActress and singer, Joan Roberts, the original Laurey in OKLAHOMA (1943) was born in New York City and began her career on the stage as a child. She appeared in over 25 musicals on Broadway and on tour (1941-1950), was seen on television in the 1960s, and has recorded several albums of songs.
From the guide to the Joan Roberts Papers, 1966-1993, (The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.)
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| referencedIn | Gay Wilson Allen Papers, 1801-1988 | David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library | |
| referencedIn | Souvenir programs for theatrical productions, 1906-2005. | Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University | |
| creatorOf | Joan Roberts Papers, 1966-1993 | The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division. | |
| referencedIn | Rouben Mamoulian Papers, 1740-1987, (bulk 1906-1987) | Library of Congress. Manuscript Division |
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Birth 1917-07-15
Death 2012-08-13
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