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Podcast: STAGES with Peter Eyers
Episode: 'If My Friends Could See Me Now' - Nancye Hayes - Part 2
Description: Welcome to this companion episode celebrating the magnificent Nancye Hayes.
In part 1 we learned of a determination through childhood to emulate the great stars of the MGM musicals who figured prominently in her early cinema attendance. And then onto a career developing her talents in a succession of J.C. Williamson musicals, before eventually landing the leading role of Charity Hope Valentine in Sweet Charity; helping to cement the knowledge that Australian performers certainly had what it took to lead a company and tell stories in imported musicals.
The accolades came thick and fast, leading Nancye to great acclaim and...