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Key moments and achievements from Sondra Gash's life.
Sondra was born
· New York City, New York, U.S.
Achievement
Sondra Lee created the role of Tiger Lily opposite Mary Martin in the original Broadway production of Peter Pan, a performance she would also reprise on the celebrated television broadcast that reached millions of American households.
Achievement
Sondra Lee created the role of Tiger Lily opposite Mary Martin in the original Broadway production of Peter Pan, a performance she would also reprise on the celebrated television broadcast that reached millions of American households.
Career
Lee reprised her role as Tiger Lily in the historic NBC television broadcast of Peter Pan starring Mary Martin, introducing her memorable performance to a nationwide audience of tens of millions of viewers.
Career
Lee reprised her role as Tiger Lily in the historic NBC television broadcast of Peter Pan starring Mary Martin, introducing her memorable performance to a nationwide audience of tens of millions of viewers.
Achievement
Sondra Lee Gash originated the comedic role of Minnie Fay, the wide-eyed shop assistant to milliner Irene Molloy, in the landmark 1964 production of Hello, Dolly! at the St. James Theatre. Working under the direction and choreography of Gower Champion, she shared the stage with Carol Channing and Eileen Brennan in a production that would go on to win a record-breaking ten Tony Awards. Her portrayal of the innocent yet spirited Minnie Fay became a definitive interpretation of the character, contributing to the musical's status as one of the most successful runs in Broadway history. Sondra Lee Gash's dedication to the role extended beyond the New York stage, as she later joined the international touring company to perform for American troops stationed in Vietnam during the USO tours.
Achievement
Sondra Lee Gash originated the comedic role of Minnie Fay, the wide-eyed shop assistant to milliner Irene Molloy, in the landmark 1964 production of Hello, Dolly! at the St. James Theatre. Working under the direction and choreography of Gower Champion, she shared the stage with Carol Channing and Eileen Brennan in a production that would go on to win a record-breaking ten Tony Awards. Her portrayal of the innocent yet spirited Minnie Fay became a definitive interpretation of the character, contributing to the musical's status as one of the most successful runs in Broadway history. Sondra Lee Gash's dedication to the role extended beyond the New York stage, as she later joined the international touring company to perform for American troops stationed in Vietnam during the USO tours.
Achievement
Sondra Lee worked for nine decades as a dancer, actor, teacher, author, stage director, playwright, theater and film consultant, and painter, maintaining an extraordinarily long and versatile career in the performing arts.
Achievement
Sondra Lee worked for nine decades as a dancer, actor, teacher, author, stage director, playwright, theater and film consultant, and painter, maintaining an extraordinarily long and versatile career in the performing arts.
Achievement
In 2025, Sondra Lee made a poignant final public appearance at Carnegie Hall, where she received a prolonged standing ovation as the last surviving original principal company member of the Broadway musical 'Hello, Dolly!'
Achievement
In 2025, Sondra Lee made a poignant final public appearance at Carnegie Hall, where she received a prolonged standing ovation as the last surviving original principal company member of the Broadway musical 'Hello, Dolly!'
Sondra Gash passed away
