What year did Grace McDonald debut in a musical comedy about a group of Long Island teenagers based on a book?
Grace McDonald Grace McDonald Green (June 15, 1918 New York City, New York – October 30, 1999 Scottsdale, Arizona) was an American actress who appeared in a number of films in the early 1940s, although most were B movies. She and her brother Ray had their Broadway debut in 1937 in "Babes in Arms" as part of the dance team, and singing "I Wish I Were in Love Again". She made her screen debut in 1940's "Dancing on a Dime", and appeared in "Strictly in the Groove" in 1942.
Anyone Can Whistle Anyone Can Whistle is a musical with a book by Arthur Laurents and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The story concerns a corrupt mayoress, an idealistic nurse, a man who may be a doctor, and various officials, patients and townspeople, all fighting to save a bankrupt town. This musical was Angela Lansbury's first stage musical role.