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Leslie Uggams Puts Her Own Stamp on Lena Horne in 'Stormy Weather'

January 26, 2009

ON A ‘STORMY’ PATH: “This is really all about Lena,” Leslie Uggams says. “I’m not doing a copy of Lena. There is only one Lena Horne. But I’m bringing the essence of Lena.” Both entertainers overcame racism and broke barriers for African Americans. Uggams is portraying Horne at the Pasadena Playhouse. Leslie Uggams and Lena Horne ...