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Marilyn’s performance as Claudia Caswell in All About Eve (starring Bette Davis) earned her praise and brought her from minor roles to larger ones. From then on Marilyn worked steadily in movies such as: Let’s Make It Legal, As Young As You Feel, Monkey Business and Don’t Bother to Knock. It was her performance in 1953’s Niagara, however, that delivered her to stardom. Marilyn played Rose Loomis, a beautiful young wife who plots to kill her older, jealous husband (Joseph Cotten).

Marilyn’s success in Niagara was followed with lead roles in the wildly popular Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (co-starring Jane Russell) and How to Marry a Millionaire (co-starring Lauren Bacall and Betty Grable). Photoplay magazine voted Marilyn the Best New Actress of 1953, and at 27 years old she was undeniably the best-loved blonde bombshell in Hollywood.

On June 29, 1956, Marilyn wed playwright Arthur Miller. While they were married, Arthur wrote the part of Roslyn Taber in 1961’s The Misfits especially for Marilyn. The movie co-starred Clark Gable and Montgomery Clift. Sadly, the marriage between Marilyn and Arthur ended on January 20, 1961, and The Misfits was to be Marilyn’s (and Gable’s) last completed film.

She died on August 5, 1962.

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Marissa Mulder Sings Jimmy Van Heusen In SWINGIN' ON A STAR At The Cutting Room This June


Join Marissa Mulder as she performs the songs of Van Heusen at the Cutting Room on June 2nd at 1 pm. Enjoy an afternoon of classic tunes and stellar performances.

BOMBSHELL: THE RAQUEL WELCH COLLECTION Smashes Expectations at Julien's Auctions


The BOMBSHELL: THE RAQUEL WELCH COLLECTION auction at Julien's Auctions exceeded expectations, netting over $1 million, 3.5 times the estimates, and achieving a 100% sold rate.

Julien's Auctions Nets $4 Million & New World Record With Marilyn Monroe Pucci Dress, Burial Crypt


Julien's Auctions sets a new world record with the sale of Marilyn Monroe's Pucci dress and burial crypt, netting over $4 million in their Playboy Hefner x Marilyn Monroe event.

Marilyn Monroe Pink Pucci Dress Sold for $325,000 at Julien's Auctions


Vargas pinup girls, femlins and bunnies, as well as two legendary garments of Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe sold at opening night of 'ICONS: PLAYBOY, HUGH HEFNER X MARILYN MONROE'.

Cast and Creative Team Set for TWELFTH NIGHT at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre


Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has revealed the full cast for Twelfth Night or What You Will. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Jennifer Hudson Joins Producing Team of Broadway-Bound SMASH


Emmy,  Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner Jennifer Hudson will join the producing team of the upcoming stage musical  adaptation of SMASH, which is headed to Broadway in Spring 2025.

Sarah Anne Fernandez Brings Down the House at Chelsea Table and Stage


This reviewer was mesmerized and thunderstruck by the amazing vocal range and intensity of this powerhouse performer.

Arthur Miller's DEATH OF A SALESMAN to Open This Month at Palm Beach Dramaworks


Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman is set to open at Palm Beach Dramaworks this month. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Inside the Oscars With Emma Stone, Michelle Yeoh & More


See new photos of Emma Stone, Cynthia Erivo, Jessica Lange, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande, Cillian Murphy, Jennifer Lawrence, Zendaya, Melissa McCarthy, Regina King, Michelle Yeoh, and more behind-the-scenes of the Oscars. Check out photos from inside the theater, backstage, and the press room now!

Photos: Danielle Brooks, Vanessa Hudgens & More Hit the Oscars Red Carpet


Check out photos of Danielle Brooks, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Florence Pugh, Lupita Nyong'o, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, America Ferrera, Colman Domingo, Vanessa Hudgens, Emma Stone, Laverne Cox, and more on the red carpet at the Oscars.

Video: Watch Ryan Gosling Perform 'I'm Just Ken' From BARBIE at the Oscars


Ryan Gosling channeled Marilyn Monroe and Madonna for his Oscars performance of Barbie's 'I'm Just Ken.' The Oscar-nominated song was performance with Gosling, Kinglsey Ben-Adir, Simu Liu, Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig, America Fererra, Emma Stone, Mark Ronson, Slash, and 75 other Kens. Watch the video now!

Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone & More Win Oscars - Full List of Winners!


The 96th Oscars are currently underway at the Dolby Theatre. Notable nominees include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Maestro, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Colman Domingo, Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt, Emma Stone, and more. Find out who won as we share LIVE updates below and check back later for the full list of winners.

Review: SAMANTHA FISH FEAT. JESSE DAYTON at The Hall


What did our critic think of SAMANTHA FISH FEAT. JESSE DAYTON at The Hall?

Review: What's the Destiny of the Met's New FORZA? Close Your Eyes and Listen to the Fine Cast


Much was made of the fact that it’s been almost 20 years since Verdi’s LA FORZA DEL DESTINO was last seen at the Met. For its heralded return, they picked a choice cast (starting with Lise Davidsen), a fine conductor (Music Director Yannick Nezet Seguin) and a director (Mariusz Trelinski) who’s, well,… Two out of three ain’t bad, considering the cast. So we might as well start there.

HARRY POTTER, WICKED & More Set for Broadway In Hollywood 2024-25 Season


BROADWAY IN HOLLYWOOD has revealed their new 2024-25 Season - consisting of Six Los Angeles Premieres and the return of two blockbuster favorites. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Go Behind-the-Scenes of the Broadway-Bound SMASH Workshop


SMASH is soon heading to Broadway, but first, it had a workshop, which was presented in NYC. Check out behind-the-scenes photos from the cast & creatives!

Album Review: Sepia Records Remembers A Forgotten Star With BETTY HUTTON & CO-STARS THE PARAMOUNT YEARS: 1938-1952


The journey through these two discs, though, is not only enjoyable, it is an education.

Ruby Lewis and More Join Josh Strickland in TARZAN at FPAC


Further casting has been announced for the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC)’s  reimagined production of Tarzan the Broadway musical starring Broadway’s original Tarzan Josh Strickland.

Spotlight: AN EVENING WITH MIRA SORVINO at Patchogue Theatre


An Evening with Mira Sorvino at Patchogue Theatre

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