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Yes I Can – The Sammy Davis – Jr. Songbook

Posted on March 5, 2019 by in Tags Library

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The 92nd Street Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists tribute to Sammy Davis Jr., directed by Laurence Maslon, with Betsy Wolfe, Jared Grimes and Harriett D. Foy, February 23-25.

Reception: Warmly received.

From the TheaterScene archive. Original review by Deirdre Donovan for TheaterScene.com, March 5, 2019.

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