On April 23, 1956, the young singer kicked off a two-week run at the New Frontier, sharing a bill with comedian Shecky Greene and bandleader Freddy Martin and his orchestra.
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The singer’s effort to bridge the gap between members of the LGBTQ and Mormon communities is chronicled in the documentary “Believer,” which hosted a red-carpet VIP screening Thursday at the MGM Grand.
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