Epperson says Lypsinka was modelled on Dolores Gray.
Dolores Gray played Annie with Bill Johnson as Frank.
In addition to Lahr, the cast included Dolores Gray and Stanley Prager.
Dolores Gray was born in Chicago on June 7, 1924.
Dolores Gray won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
According to Epperson, the prototype for Lypsinka is Dolores Gray.
Then at the last minute, its best-known performer, Dolores Gray, left the cast, and the show's 35 songs were redistributed among its four principal singers.
Where, for instance, were Jane Powell, Esther Williams and Dolores Gray?
Dolores Gray was praised as Carlotta.
Dolores Gray (June 7, 1924 - June 26, 2002) was an American stage and film actress.