Vivian made her Broadway début at the age of 29, in 1950, after touring nightclubs for two years. She could not find a better role than that of Miss Adelaide in "Guys & Dolls". Apart from being a wonderfully juicy role the part was a showpiece of all Vivian's talents & also allowed her to brake away from her studio mold.
With the triumph of "Guy's & Dolls", Vivian's stage career flourished & she could take her pick of some of the best productions in theatric history. She was reliable & thought of fondly by her collages. Vivian originated two other roles on Broadway in "Say Darling" & "Enter Laughing" as well as touring extensively in musical revivals & Plays (She also successfully tried her hand at a dramatic role in "A Hatful Of Rain".)
After appearing shortly in the reworked "Zorba" with Anthony Quinn in 1984, Vivian decided to retire from show business.
Below is a list of all the shows Vivian was a part of. To find out more about a show click on the title. Most pages contain the plot, cast, crew, photo's & a list of musical numbers. Happy Reading!
