Nancy Walker premiered on Broadway in 1952 as Gladys Bumps in Pal Joey.
While she may be best remembered as Rhoda’s mother (and some may remember her as the ‘Don’t squeeze the Charmin lady…) to the Historic Elitch Theatre she’ll be remembered from her performance in The Gin Game in 1980.
Seasons at the Theatre
- 1980
Elitch Theatre Productions/Roles:
- The Gin Game
Notable Roles, Awards, and Other Work:
- Look Ma, I’m Dancin’ starring Nancy Walker opened on Broadway (1948)
Elitch Theatre Connections:
- In the original Broadway cast of Do Re Mi with alumna, Nancy Dussault.
- Walter Pidgeon and Morey Amsterdam both appeared in the 1976 comedy film Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood with Fellow Elitch alum Nancy Walker also appeared in the film as Mrs. Fromberg.
- Walker appeared in Girl Crazy with alums, June Allyson and Mickey Rooney, plus a cameo by Trocadero alumni, Tommy Dorsey.
