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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 Lady of the musical comedy stage.” Among the many standards introduced by Merman in Broadway musicals are “I Got Rhythm”, “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”, “Some People”, “Rose’s Turn”, “I Get a Kick Out of You”, “It’s De-Lovely”, “Friendship”, “You’re the Top”, “Anything Goes”, and “There’s No Business Like Show Business”, which later became her theme song.

• Born: Ethel Agnes Zimmermann January 16, 1908 Astoria, Queens, New York, U.S.
• Died: February 15, 1984 (aged 76) New York City, New York, U.S.
• Occupation: Actress/Singer
• Years active: 1930–1982
• Spouse: William Smith (1940–1941) Robert Levitt (1941–1952) Robert Six (1953–1960) Ernest Borgnine (1964; 32 days)

Read more about Ethel Merman at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

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Chicago-Area Gypsy, Starring Klea Blackhurst, Begins Jan. 19
Playbill Combined , 2012-01-19 05:00:00
Klea Blackhurst, who was heralded for her Ethel Merman tribute show Everything The Traffic Will Allow, steps into the Merm's iconic role of Rose in the Drury Lane Theatre production of Gypsy beginning Jan.  19 in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Ethel ? Our Favorite Merman Moments
Playbill Combined , 2012-01-16 21:57:00
Ethel Merman – who possessed the voice that defined the Broadway belt – would have turned 102 Jan. 16. Rose, Reno Sweeney and Annie Oakley were all strong, no-nonsense women and so was the woman who played them on stage.

Anita Gillette Will Recall Ethel Merman, David Merrick, Gower Champion in New Cabaret Act
Playbill Combined , 2011-12-29 15:06:00
Tony-nominated singer-actress Anita Gillette will present her new, autobiographical one-woman show, After All, Jan. 30, 2012, at Birdland.