Ethel Merman
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I am genetically predisposed toward celebrating the works of Ethel Merman ... I know a lot about the First Lady of Musical Theatre and have enjoyed playing some of her most celebrated roles. I've walked miles in those tiny pumps and enjoyed life from behind her proverbial highball.…But never, in my wildest dreams, did I expect someone to come knocking and ask me to take a swing at Happy Hunting! It takes a genius and a fabulous theatre company to make that call.More quotes »
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John Grant – review
What with the filthy Ethel Merman joke, the discussion of Frida from Abba's strange hand-clapping technique on a late 70s broadcast of Chiquitita and all the heart-rending songcraft, the interlude where introduces the musicians shouldn't really linger in from The Guardian Music Read more »
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Make your own noise with Mel Brooks' tips for success
The documentary Mel Brooks: Make a Noise on PBS' American Masters (Monday, 9 ET/PT, times may vary) begins with the comic's vivid memory of hearing Ethel Merman sing in Anything Goes on Broadway when he was 9 ("No microphones ... and she was still too lo from USA Today Read more »
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'Gopher' the gold
As Gopher Smith, the eager-to-please ships purser character on TVs original Love Boat series, Fred Grandy spent nine seasons interacting with some of the most legendary names in show business. From his station aboard the Pacific Princess, the young actor from Asbury Park Press Read more »
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Broadway Diva
As a child, I spent a lot of my free time running around the house naked belting out my own renditions of Disney show tunes. Shortly following my opening verse, I remember constantly being interrupted by my mom or dad yelling, “Sara! You are singing like from PaperCamp.com Read more »
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The New Vic Theatre hopes audience will get a kick out of Cole Porter revue
KALAMAZOO, MI-- American songbook fans will get a kick out of the New Vic Theatre show where anything goes, featuring songs that will get under your skin. Clever, memorable lyrics and singable, hummable melodies made Porter's songs evergreen standards. T from MLive.com Read more »
