Steve Ross Part 1

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Steve Ross Part 1

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Nov 16, 2020

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Today I am joined by the "crown prince of New York cabaret," the one and only Steve Ross. Tune in to hear him talk about performing in Present Laughter on Broadway, reopening the Algonquin hotel, trying to impress Ethel Merman, and more!

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Nov 16, 2020

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