Pamela Blair

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Pamela Blair (born December 5, 1949), known as Pam, is an American actress, singer, and dancer best known for originating the role of "Val" in the musical A Chorus Line and several appearances on American Soap Operas. In 1974, Blair was invited by Michael Bennett to participate in the workshops from which A Chorus Line was developed. The character of "Valerie Clark" was in large part, based on her own life, although the surgical enhancement came from another dancer. "Val was based on Mitzi Hamilton, who actually underwent surgery to enhance her figure, and Pam Blair, whose mixture of angelic appearance and ribald tongue entertained Bennett enormously" [1]. The angelic looking yet sexy Val has a foul mouth, and introduces the popular Broadway song "Dance: 10; Looks: 3" which tells the story of an unattractive yet talented girl who uses plastic surgery to help her get cast in roles. The song is also known by its chorus, "Tits and Ass." Val is one of the larger roles, and Blair received much attention. Along with the cast, Blair won the 1976 Theatre World Award for Ensemble Performance for the show. She next originated the role of "Amber" (later "Angel") in 1978's The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Her turn as an eager to work prostitute earned her a Drama Desk Award nomination. She can be heard on the cast recording as the lead in Hard Candy Christmas, although apparently another song was taken from her before the show opened. Further roles on Broadway include King of Heart

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A Chorus Line

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A Chorus Line - 40th Anniversary Celebration (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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A Chorus Line (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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A Chorus Line: Original Broadway Cast 1975

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A Chorus Line (Original Broadway Cast)

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A Chorus Line: Original Broadway Cast 1975

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A Chorus Line: Original Broadway Cast (Soundtrack)

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Broadway Magic: Broadway 1968-1980

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Best Little Whorehouse In Texas

A Chorus Line [Original Broadway Cast]

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A Chorus Line [Original Cast]

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Broadway - America's Music

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