Gypsy

• Ethel Merman

Jane Romano went on for Ethel Merman for approximately a week in August 1959 when a blood vessel in Merman's throat hemmorhaged. Romano subsituted for Merman again on Monday, February 20, 1961. Merman's daughter, living in Denver, had given birth on Saturday, February 18, and Merman flew to Denver to visit. She returned to the show on the February 21.

Replacements Prior to Opening

Jane Romano August 19, 1959 - Matinee on August 26, 1959 (7 days) (During a medical absence for Ethel Merman. Jane Romano played from a Thursday evening through the following Wednesday matinee.)

= Replacement for vacation, illness or other leave
= Alternate (if not listed as a separate role in opening night program)