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March 06, 2006
Patty Duke Sues Manhattan Ensemble Theater
As reported by the New York Post, Patty Duke is suing the Manhattan Ensemble Theater Co. for $2.5 million after she was dropped from the national tour of "Golda's Balcony" in 2005.
The Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress is accusing Broadway producer, David Fishelson, and the theater for discrimination on account of her heart condition. According to the suit, Fishelson and the theater released Duke from the title role after a January 2005 meeting where she disclosed she was unable to complete a television project after a heart-bypass surgery.
Posted by Michelle at March 6, 2006 04:10 PM