A biography equal to the outsized personality of one of Broadway's best-loved stars. From her breakout rendition of "I Got Rhythm" in 1930 to her triumphant performance as Gypsy's Mama Rose in 1959, ...

Ethel Merman (January 16, 1908 – February 15, 1984) was an American actress and singer. Known primarily for her powerful voice and roles in musical theatre, she has been called "the undisputed First ...

Ethel Merman introduced some of the best songs ever written by the likes of Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and the Gershwin brothers, including “Anything Goes,” “There’s No Business Like Show Business” ...

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