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This actress was the first to sing “We Need a Little Christmas” in a stage musical in which (15[1])she played a “bosom buddy” of Bea Arthur’s Vera Charles. This actress starred opposite George Hearn in a 1982 PBS broadcast of a musical’s National Tour of a role that she saw as “dotty music hall.” (15[1])This actress’s debut stage musical role was as the corrupt mayor Cora in Anyone Can Whistle. This actress rose to stardom by originating the role of the title stylish bohemian (*) aunt in Jerry Herman’s 1966 musical Mame (“maim”). The first words of a character originated by this actress are “Wait! What’s your rush? What’s your hurry?” That amoral, scatterbrained (10[1])character originated by this actress introduces herself in the song “The Worst Pies in London.” (10[1]-5[1])For 10 points, the role of Mrs. Lovett in Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney (10[1])Todd was originated by what British Dame? ■END■ (10[1]0[9])

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