Anita Darian

Performer

Personal Info

  • Birth Date
    April 26, 1927
  • Birth Location
    Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Death Date
    February 1, 2015
  • Death Location
    Oceanside, New York, USA
  • Cause of Death
    Complications from intestinal surgery

Stage & Film

Performance

The Sound of Music
Music Fair Circuit Production; 1982
...
  • Mother Abbess
Flower Drum Song
St. Louis MUNY Production; 1981
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  • Helen Chao
Lady, Be Good!
Radio Production; 1978
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  • Shirley / Jo Vanderwater
The King and I
City Center Revival; 1968
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  • Lady Thiang
The Saint of Bleecker Street
New York City Opera Production; 1965
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  • Cast
The King and I
City Center Revival; 1963
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  • Lady Thiang
Graham Crackers
Original Off-Broadway Production; 1963
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  • Performer
Flower Drum Song
St. Louis MUNY Production; 1961
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  • Helen Chao
Show Boat
City Center Revival; 1961
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  • Julie
The King and I
City Center Revival; 1960
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  • Lady Thiang
Flower Drum Song
Original Broadway Production; 1958
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  • Helen Chao (replacement: ? - May 7, 1960)
Bloomer Girl
Television Production; 1956
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  • Singer
Reuben, Reuben
Closed on the road; 1955
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  • Jane
  • Singing Ensemble

Commercial Audio

Performance

The King and I
Studio Cast; 1964
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  • Lady Thiang
The Student Prince
Studio Cast; 1963
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  • Cast
Show Boat
Studio Cast; 1962
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  • Julie

Private Audio

Performance

Reuben Reuben
Boston Cast - Complete; 1955
...
  • Jane
  • Singing Ensemble
Reuben Reuben
Boston Cast - Incomplete; 1955
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  • Jane
  • Singing Ensemble

Broadcast Audio

Performance

The Yearling
CBS Radio Promotion; 1965
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  • Singer

Broadcast Video

Performance

Bloomer Girl
Television Broadcast; 1956
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  • Singer

Notes

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Photos & Headshots

Personal Info

  • Birth Date
    April 26, 1927
  • Birth Location
    Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Death Date
    February 1, 2015
  • Death Location
    Oceanside, New York, USA
  • Cause of Death
    Complications from intestinal surgery

Other Names

  • Anita Margaret Esgandarian (Birth name)

Marriage & Family

Spouses/Partners

  • No spouses or partners listed.

Family

  • No spouses or partners listed.

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