FLORENCE LACEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/25/1979 - HFSID 317030

FLORENCE LACEY
The actress signs a letter to John Willis, Editor of Theatre World, thanking him for remembering her past birthday
Autograph letter signed: "Flo Lacey", in blue ink, 1 page, 6x8. July 25, 1979. Included is the original mailing envelope. In full: "Dear John, Thank you so much for remembering my birthday. It was so sweet of you. Love". Florence Lacey is an actress most known for her stage roles, starring in several Broadway plays through her 30 plus year career. Her first major role was in Hello, Dolly! (1978), with her next role being a starring role in The Grand Tour (1979). She starred in three more plays afterwards, but her only award winning role would be in her first role in Hello, Dolly! for which she received a Theatre World Award. Most recently, she starred in a 2011 revival of Follies. John A. Willis (1916-2010), active in Theatre World from the beginning, became its chief editor in 1965, holding that position until 2008. Willis is regarded as one of the foremost theatre and film historians of the 20th century. While producing (and presenting) the annual Theatre World Awards, Willis also served on the nominating committee for the Tony Awards. Theatre World, which received its own Tony for Excellence in Theatre in 2001, continues under chief editor Ben Hodges. Normal mailing fold. Corners slightly worn. Fine condition.