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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1986
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Vernelle

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Performer

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1974
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1973
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 1972
Prissy

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1971
Performer

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1971
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1971
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1971
Hope (Groupie)

Hope

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Ermengarde [Replacement]

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 1978
Performer

Writing


Movies

Police Academy
[ 1984 ] Laverne Hooks
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
[ 1985 ] Laverne Hooks
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
[ 1986 ] Sgt. Hooks
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
[ 1987 ] Hooks
Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach
[ 1988 ] Hooks
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
[ 1989 ] Hooks
Maniacts
[ 2001 ] Hooker
The Stolen Moments of September
[ 2007 ] Ms. Henshaw
Return to Babylon
[ 2013 ] Miss Applebaum
Wal-Bob's
[ 2014 ] Lillian
DaZe: Vol. Too (sic) - NonSeNse
[ 2016 ] Ms. Thenusda Norbuckle
When I Sing
[ 2018 ] Reggie

News


Have Any Broadway Musicals Ever Closed Before They Opened?

Broadway historian and self-proclaimed theatre nerd Jennifer Ashley Tepper is here to help with her new series, Broadway Deep Dive. This month, the reader question was: Have any Broadway musicals ever closed before they opened?
Stage and Screen Actor Marion Ramsey Passes Away at 73

Stage and screen actor Marion Ramsey, best known for her role as Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy franchise, passed away today in Los Angeles at the age of 73. 
Maurice Hines To Host 40th Anniversary Concert Of EUBIE!

Maurice Hines, who starred in the original production of EUBIE!, the Tony-nominated musical from 1978 that celebrates the songs and stories of celebrated music titan Eubie Blake, will host the show's 40th-anniversary celebration at Feinstein's/54 Below today, July 10th, 2018 at 7:00 pm.
Maurice Hines To Host 40th Anniversary Concert Of EUBIE!

Maurice Hines, who starred in the original production of EUBIE!, the Tony-nominated musical from 1978 that celebrates the songs and stories of celebrated music titan Eubie Blake, will host the show's 40th-anniversary celebration at Feinstein's/54 Below on Tuesday, July 10th, 2018 at 7:00 pm.
EUBIE! Celebrates 40th Anniversary At Feinstein's/54 Below

EUBIE!, the Tony-nominated musical from 1978 that celebrates the songs and stories of celebrated music titan Eubie Blake, will celebrate its 40th anniversary at Feinstein's/54 Below on Tuesday, July 10th, 2018 at 7:00 pm.
Syfy Reveals Schedule for 2nd Annual SHARKNADO Week

Sharks, more sharks – and tarantulas! Syfy's second annual Sharknado Week (July 18-25) will showcase seven original wild and gory movies featuring heroes such as Ian Ziering, Steve Guttenberg, Casper Van Dien and Danny Trejo battling bloodthirsty creatures and saving humanity.
Counter Men Premieres @ Whitefire

Chuck Faerber's world premiere Counter Men, now onstage at the Whitefire Theatre, is peculiarly intriguing with a 14-character cast and just about as many plotlines. On the plus side, it's entertaining - to a point - with a mostly wonderful ensemble. On the negative side, its big picture gets bogged down by too many unnecessary stories. It can work in a soap on TV, but not on a tiny stage.The setting? The rump section of a diner-like restaurant in Glendale - great realistic set design by Davis Campbell - where an odd assortment of men hang out daily: an actor, a screenwriter, and a musician are among the brood. This is a suburb of Hollywood, after all, so it's not unusual for show biz folks to find a second home where they can dish the dirt, kind of like Dupars in Studio City. There are a couple of waitresses who know the men quite well, so, for the most part, what we see is a big extended family, except of course, for those making quick entrances/exits to and from the restroom, one of whom is branded a terrorist. A couple of the men are vets and have conflicting opinions with the younger guys about the war in Iraq. Mackie (Paul Haitkin) has a macho streak and brags about picking up women and videotaping his sexual trysts with them. Carl (Bart Braverman) has some serious issues with cancer. Joyelle (Marion Ramsey), the older and motherly waitress, has a son in Iraq and is in a constant state of anxiety for his safety. Ludy (Vanessa Herrera), the younger waitress, with a black eye and bruises on her arms, is clearly having some problems at home. Teo, a homeless filipino musician, who uses one of the booths to sleep in as well as a studio in which to compose, is attracted to Sackie (Naila Browne), a gal from Glendale's Water and Power, but he's timid about taking the first step to meet her. One of Mackie's conquests, Sheila, a real estate tycoon, gives up the business and eventually becomes a nun (Anna Nicholas). The stories go on and on, endlessly.
COUNTER MEN Plays Whitefire Theatre, Previews 8/5

Racquel Lehrman, Theatre Planners presents the World Premiere dramedy, COUNTER MEN written by Chuck Faerber, directed by Richard Kuhlman.
Counter Men Premieres @ Whitefire

Chuck Faerber's world premiere Counter Men, now onstage at the Whitefire Theatre, is peculiarly intriguing with a 14-character cast and just about as many plotlines. On the plus side, it's entertaining - to a point - with a mostly wonderful ensemble. On the negative side, its big picture gets bogged down by too many unnecessary stories. It can work in a soap on TV, but not on a tiny stage.The setting? The rump section of a diner-like restaurant in Glendale - great realistic set design by Davis Campbell - where an odd assortment of men hang out daily: an actor, a screenwriter, and a musician are among the brood. This is a suburb of Hollywood, after all, so it's not unusual for show biz folks to find a second home where they can dish the dirt, kind of like Dupars in Studio City. There are a couple of waitresses who know the men quite well, so, for the most part, what we see is a big extended family, except of course, for those making quick entrances/exits to and from the restroom, one of whom is branded a terrorist. A couple of the men are vets and have conflicting opinions with the younger guys about the war in Iraq. Mackie (Paul Haitkin) has a macho streak and brags about picking up women and videotaping his sexual trysts with them. Carl (Bart Braverman) has some serious issues with cancer. Joyelle (Marion Ramsey), the older and motherly waitress, has a son in Iraq and is in a constant state of anxiety for his safety. Ludy (Vanessa Herrera), the younger waitress, with a black eye and bruises on her arms, is clearly having some problems at home. Teo, a homeless filipino musician, who uses one of the booths to sleep in as well as a studio in which to compose, is attracted to Sackie (Naila Browne), a gal from Glendale's Water and Power, but he's timid about taking the first step to meet her. One of Mackie's conquests, Sheila, a real estate tycoon, gives up the business and eventually becomes a nun (Anna Nicholas). The stories go on and on, endlessly.
COUNTER MEN Plays Whitefire Theatre, Previews Tonight

Racquel Lehrman, Theatre Planners presents the World Premiere dramedy, COUNTER MEN written by Chuck Faerber, directed by Richard Kuhlman.
COUNTER MEN Plays Whitefire Theatre, Previews 8/5

Racquel Lehrman, Theatre Planners presents the World Premiere dramedy, COUNTER MEN written by Chuck Faerber, directed by Richard Kuhlman.
COUNTER MEN Plays Whitefire Theatre, Previews 8/5

Racquel Lehrman, Theatre Planners presents the World Premiere dramedy, COUNTER MEN written by Chuck Faerber, directed by Richard Kuhlman.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Marion Ramsey been in?

Marion Ramsey has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Marion Ramsey been in?

Marion Ramsey has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Marion Ramsey's first West End show?

Marion Ramsey's first West End show was Gone with the Wind which opened in 1972

How many shows has Marion Ramsey written?

Marion Ramsey has written 1 shows including Uptown...It's Hot! (Bookwriter).

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