Two biographies of Ethel Merman in the same month? You may think that’s overkill, but you may also think that one biography of Ethel Merman is overkill, considering that there already are two, one of ...

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 ...

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, ...

Broadway star Ethel Merman's voice was a mesmerizing force and her vitality was legendary, yet the popular perception of La Merm as the irrepressible wonder falls far short of all that she was and all ...

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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As he starts to tell the story of Broadway giant Ethel Merman in his new book Ethel Merman: The Biggest Star on Broadway Barricade Legend, author Geoffrey Mark, who has also written books about Ella ...