champion appeared in several stage musicals and plays on broadway as a performer. she made her new york debut in "what's up" (1943). she also performed in the "dark of the moon" (1945) as the fair witch, and "beggar's holiday" (1946) having multiple roles. she made her last broadway appearance in "3 for tonight" in 1955. she also worked as a choreographer or assistant, including "lend an ear" in 1948 as assistant to the choreographer; "make a wish" in 1951, as assistant to gower champion; "hello, dolly!" in 1964 as special assistant; and "stepping out" (1987) as choreographic associate. in 2001, she appeared as emily whitman in the broadway stage revival of "follies".