Broadway Puzzler #54

#0Broadway Puzzler #54
Posted: 11/13/03 at 11:27pm

Both the original Broadway musical and its film version made a a true star of the leading female performer. Neither was the same woman, but both became synonomous with one song from the score. The film spawned a sequel based on the original source material but which starred neither woman.

Name the musical
Name the Broadway and film stars
Name the sequel

Bonus points for:
Name of the sequel
Female stars of the sequel
Author of the original source material

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#1re: Broadway Puzzler #54
Posted: 11/13/03 at 11:41pm

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (with song "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend")
Carol Channing, Marilyn Monroe
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes
Jane Russell, Jeanne Crain
Anita Loos


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Updated On: 11/13/03 at 11:41 PM

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#2re: re: Broadway Puzzler #54
Posted: 11/13/03 at 11:49pm

Oh my goodness, I've never been the very first one to answer. Did I get it? Did I get it? Did I get it?


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#3re: re: re: Broadway Puzzler #54
Posted: 11/13/03 at 11:57pm

You did indeed, Chis.

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