Broadway actress Patricia Marand, who graced the stage opposite such theatre greats as Yul Brynner, as leading lady Anna in "The King & I," and Alfred Drake, as the sultry Aldonza in "Man Of La Mancha," and twice opposite Jack Cassidy, including the leading role as Teddy Stern to Cassidy's Chick Miller in "Wish You Were Here," died on November 27, 2008 due to brain cancer. Marand was nominated for the Tony Award in 1966 for her star turn as Lois Lane in the Hal Prince-directed Broadway production of "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman," composed by Charles Strouse which The New York Times once called "the best musical of the season."
A statuesque, red haired beauty with an unforgettable rich, smooth and melodic soprano voice, Marand's iconic performances epitomized legendary Broadway theatre with memorable grace and style.
A regular on "The Merv Griffin Show" with multiple guest appearances on "The Johnny Carson Show" and "The Ed Sullivan Show," Marand began her career in the hey-day of Broadway, playing leading roles in "Kiss Me Kate," "Pajama Game," "Guys & Dolls," "Oklahoma," "Kismet" and "South Pacific," to name a few.
While the Broadway stage was her true home, Marand's voice enchanted thousands in acclaimed concert solos in the Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, New Haven and Minneapolis Symphonies, as well as during long-running engagements at the Cotillion Room at New York's Hotel Pierre and La Maisonette at the St. Regis. She also appeared recently on the small screen as Helen Barone in "The Sopranos."
A native New Yorker and true socialite for whom flash bulbs constantly flickered, Marand always lit up the room at operas, theaters, charitable benefits and political events around the world. She was born on January 25, 1934 to parents Patrick and Justine Marandino. Her husband was Irving Salem.