Background
Grove was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Her mother was "an exhibition ballroom dancer" who performed with Ray Bolger and Jack Haley, among others
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Betty Grove
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She attended Longfellow Grammar School and Cambridge High and Latin School.
Career
Grove took her first dancing lessons at age 4 and at 11 was performing professionally by singing and dancing for service clubs in Cambridge. As a high school student, she performed for department stores" fashion shows in Boston. In 1950, Grove debuted on Broadway in the 1948 original production of Kiss Maine, Kate, playing Lois Lane/Bianca, a lead role that was originated by Lisa Kirk (who she replaced).
She appeared on Broadway in three other shows as well: The 1968 original production of George M!.
The 1979 original production of I Remember Mama. And the 1983 revival of On Your Toes.
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Born
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Died
November 13, 2015 (aged 86) -
Nationality
United States