Morison, who is best known for having originated the role of Lilli Vanessi in Kiss Me, Kate (1948), later replaced Gertrude Lawrence in the original production of The King and I opposite Yul Brynner.
In the video below, she shows a photo of herself in the role, then sings a snatch of "Shall We Dance" from the score, a cappella.
The video was posted by Scott Feinberg.
The production has been running for over three decades.
The Roundabout production of Hwang's semi-autobiographical play will air on PBS' Great Performances.
Downey shares the stage with his own "metahuman digital likeness" in the A.I.-themed play from Pulitzer winner Ayad Akhtar.
Rupert Hands directs the 2005 Broadway musical.
The Tony winner is expected to offer an afternoon of musicals theatre favorites.
Go inside a two-show day at We Live in Cairo at New York Theatre Workshop.
Max Harwood is leading the musical, adapted from the book series by Rob Rokicki and Joe Tracz.
The show attendees included Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé, Tina Fey, and Lea Salonga.
The former NSYNC member hosted a sing-along performance of the Max Martin musical on Broadway.
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