Theresa Merritt Hines, (September 24, 1924 in Emporia, VA, USA - June 12, 1998 in Bronx, NY, USA), was a prolific American stage actress and singer. She appeared in many theatrical productions but gained fame later in life when she starred in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (Tony Award nomination) and The Wiz (she replaced Mabel King as Evelline, and although the demanding role was a highly visible one for her she left it, … Wikipedia
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