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Won an Obie award for "Ain't Misbehavin'." Converted to Judaism prior to her marriage to George Krynicki. She played Miss Hannigan in the 20th Anniversary revival of "Annie" from January of 1997 to January of 1998. In addition to winning Broadway's Tony award for her role in "Ain't Misbehavin'," she also won an Emmy in 1982 for Ain't Misbehavin' (1982) (TV) (the TV broadcast of the show), and received two Emmy nominations in 1982 and 1983 for her role on the TV sitcom "Gimme a Break!" (1981). Was married and divorced twice. She was survived by her partner, Ann Kaser, an adult daughter, Tracy, and two (adopted) 13-year-old sons, Joshua and Daniel (as of 2003). Passed away 24 days before her "Gimme a Break!" (1981) co-star, Peter Schrum. Filed for bankruptcy a few months before her death. Her bisexuality was not public knowledge until after her death. Appeared in support of Bette Davis in the 1974 musical production of "Miss Moffat", which was based on the Davis movie The Corn Is Green (1945). The show closed before it made it to Broadway. Was originally inspired to be an Opera singer, but cited such popular singers as Doris Day, The Andrews Sisters, Johnny Mathis, Cleo Laine and Barbra Streisand as her profound influences to switch vocal gears.