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WANDA RICHERT, the lead in this backstage musical, caught a respiratory infection. Her understudy unexpectedly dropped out for personal reasons. The producers turned to Karen Prunczik, Richert's roommate, who had helped her rehearse the part. Prunczik didn't become a star, but she did go on to marry 42nd Street producer David Merrick...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Star -- Or Maybe a Historic Footnote -- Is Born | 5/9/1994 | See Source »

SEEKING DIVORCE. David Merrick, 71, hit-making Broadway producer, from Karen Prunczik, 26, former tap dancer in his blockbuster 42nd Street and his fourth wife; after nine months of marriage; in New York City. Merrick also filed a petition revealing what had been strenuously denied: that he suffered a stroke 2½ months ago and has not yet recovered his power of speech; he is seeking a conservator to protect his interests...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones: May 9, 1983 | 5/9/1983 | See Source »

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