Who played Ethel Merman?

Throughout the 702-performance run of Gypsy, Mervyn LeRoy saw it numerous times, and repeatedly assured Merman that he planned to cast her in the film adaptation he was preparing. However, before the show's closing, it was announced that Rosalind Russell instead had been signed to star.
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How many Broadway shows was Ethel Merman in?

For 41 years, Merman was one of the brightest stars the Broadway musical would ever know. Here is the full span of her New York stage career -- fifteen roles that made her one of the genre's most legendary stars.
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Was Ethel Merman in anything goes?

Anything Goes is a 1936 American musical film directed by Lewis Milestone and starring Bing Crosby, Ethel Merman, Charles Ruggles and Ida Lupino. Based on the 1934 stage musical Anything Goes by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse, the stage version contains songs by Cole Porter.
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Why did Ethel Merman change her name?

But those were the early days of sound film, when all of the studios were in a state of confusion. After months of paid inactivity, Ethel got a release so she could accept live engagements. At about this time, she abbreviated her last name to "Merman" so it would fit more easily into newspaper ads and theater marquees.
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When did Ethel Merman pass away?

Ethel Merman, byname of Ethel Agnes Zimmermann, (born January 16, 1909, Astoria, New York, U.S.—died February 15, 1984, New York, New York), American singer, actress, and lead performer in Broadway musicals who is remembered for her strong, clear voice.
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Where is Ethel Merman buried?

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Her cremated remains were interred in Colorado Springs at the direction of her son in 1982.
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Did Ethel Merman play Hello Dolly?

The role of Dolly Gallagher Levi was originally written for Ethel Merman but she turned it down, as did Mary Martin—although both eventually played it. Merrick then auditioned Nancy Walker, but he hired Carol Channing who created her signature role in Dolly.
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Who is first lady of Broadway?

Helen Hayes MacArthur (née Brown; October 10, 1900 – March 17, 1993) was an American actress whose career spanned 80 years. She eventually received the nickname "First Lady of American Theatre" and was the second person and first woman who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award (an EGOT).
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Who originated the role of Rose in Gypsy?

The original Main Stem production of Gypsy, starring Ethel Merman as Rose, opened May 21, 1959, at the Broadway Theatre. The musical, directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins, played two previews and 702 performances before closing on March 25, 1961.
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Who discovered Ethel Merman?

Merman continued to work as a secretary, but also began to sing at nightclubs. While singing at the Little Russia club, agent Lou Irwin noticed Merman and signed her to a six-month contract at Warner Brothers' New York studio.
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Who is Ethel?

Ethel is the middle-aged landlady of the main character, Lucy Ricardo, played by Lucille Ball. Ethel was most likely born about 1905, and was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is married to Fred Mertz, played by William Frawley, with whom she had a career in vaudeville.
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Is Barbra Streisand in Gypsy?

Barbra Streisand is set to make a major comeback in a big screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's classic musical Gypsy, directed by Rain Man director Barry Levinson. The star is in final negotiations to play the lead role of Mama Rose.
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Who was the best Rose in Gypsy?

Directed by bookwriter Arthur Laurents, Patti LuPone earned rave reviews as Rose, including one from Ben Brantley of the New York Times, who said, “Watch out, New York. Patti LuPone has found her focus.
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How old was Helen Hayes when she played Miss Marple?

Part of the reason could be Hayes age. She was 82 when filming "A Caribbean Mystery" and 84 for "Murder with Mirrors." In an interview given in 1982, Hayes remarked that she found the dialogue for Marple difficult: "She has all the summing up, all the exposition. All those lines!
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What are First Ladies called?

The first lady of the United States (FLOTUS) is the title held by the hostess of the White House, usually the wife of the president of the United States, concurrent with the president's term in office.
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How many actresses played Dolly Levi Broadway?

went on to win 10 Tony Awards, and Channing won for Best Actress in a Musical. Many distinguished performers have played Dolly Levi, among them Barbra Streisand, Pearl Bailey, Phyllis Diller, Betty Grable, Ethel Merman, Martha Raye and Ginger Rogers.
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Who played Hello, Dolly in 1967 and 1975?

Carol Channing, the Broadway star best known for her enduring portrayal of the meddlesome matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi in the musical “Hello, Dolly!,” has died. She was 97.
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