Anne Russell, Actress Who Played Both Dolly and Mame, Dies at 103 Russell got her start with the Les Brown orchestra before making her Broadway debut in FLORA, THE RED MENACE alongside Liza Minnelli. By: A.A. Cristi Jul. 22, 2026

Anne Russell, a Broadway performer and musical theater veteran who earned the rare distinction of portraying both Jerry Herman heroines Dolly Levi and Mame Dennis during her career, died peacefully on Tuesday evening at The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey. She was 103. Read MORE

From Maine: Hello, Dolly! Wow Wow Wow, Fellas By Bob Verini ★★★★☆ The venerable Ogunquit Playhouse assembles a trio of Tony winners and a smashing ensemble to breathe new life into a classic

New Englanders, and everyone else, would do well to sashay up to Maine for the final weekend of Ogunquit Playhouse’s luscious revival of Hello, Dolly! A dream cast that includes three Tony Award winners is handed a stylish production, bursting with musical comedy energy that never lacks for character truthfulness. I had the best time.

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Streaming Gavin Creel Documentary Common Denominator Is Now Streaming The film is being released for home viewing to mark what would have been the late Broadway icon’s 50th birthday.

An episode of the mental wellness and culture series Common Denominator spotlighting the late Gavin Creel is getting its first home streaming release to mark what would have been the Broadway icon’s 50th birthday. Those interested in watching the film can visit Two-Bridge.com to register for a private viewing code. Read MORE