Actress-Director-Playwright June Havoc Honored by Abingdon Theatre Company with Naming of Theatre Tonight.Entertainment Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 3, 2003 This evening Abingdon Theatre Company (Jan Buttram & Pamela Paul, Artistic Directors; Samuel J. Bellinger, Managing Director) will honor legendary actress-director-playwright June Havoc June Havoc is an American actress, dancer, writer, and theater director. She was born Ellen Evangeline Hovick in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Some sources indicate that her birth name was Ellen June Hovick, and that she was actually born on November 8, 1913 , with the naming of their Mainstage Theatre as the June Havoc Theatre at their 36th Street home, Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex (312 W. 36th Street). The event will commence at 6:30 PM with a champagne reception, to be followed at 7:00 PM by a celebrity Gala Tribute in the theatre, and will conclude with dinner. Participating in the Gala Tribute to Ms. Havoc are Lucie Arnaz Lucie Désirée Arnaz (born July 17, 1951) is an American actress. She is the daughter of actors Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, and is the sister of actor Desi Arnaz, Jr. When asked why her name is not spelled like her mother's Lucie replied: "My Dad chose the name. , Laurence Luckinbill, Alex Witchel, Frank Rich, Charlotte Rae Charlotte Rae (born April 22 1926) is an American actress and singer known for her portrayal of Edna Garrett in the sitcoms Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life, in which she appeared from 1979 until 1986. , Andrea McArdle and Julie Harris as well as other surprise celebrity guests. Conrad Andriani and Mel Marvin will accompany musical selections highlighting Ms. Havoc's career. Just a few of Ms. Havoc's credits from her career include: Pal Joey opposite Gene Kelly on Broadway, Cole Porter's Mexican Hayride hay·ride n. A recreational ride in a large wagon or other vehicle piled with hay. , Gentleman's Agreement Gentleman’s Agreement indictment of anti-Semiticism. [Am. Lit.: Gentleman’s Agreement] See : Anti-Semitism opposite Gregory Peck, as well as Marathon '33, which she wrote and directed on Broadway, starring Julie Harris, and for which she received a Tony Award-nomination as Best Director. Ms. Havoc has authored two books of her memoirs, Early Havoc and More Havoc. Today, at the age of 91, she leads a busy life on her farm in Stamford, CT. Digital photos available by request. |
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