Medda

Medda is a vaudeville performer and the owner of Irving Hall. She is a friend of Jack Kelly.

Role
Medda is a secondary character. She has two solos in the 1992 movie, My Lovey-Dovey Baby and High Times, Hard Times. In the 2011 musical, she has one solo, That's Rich. She was originated by Ann-Margret on screen and Helen Anker on stage.

In the original Broadway production, the actress playing Medda doubled as a nun.

Her character was reconceived between the Paper Mill and Broadway productions, with Aida Overton Walker serving as new historical inspiration.

1992 Movie
In her first appearance, Medda wears a purple dress with muttonchop sleeves and a dipped waistline, a purple feather headpiece, and purple jewel drop earrings. She also carries a purple ostrich feather fan.

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