Who was Ethel Merman?
Q: Who was Ethel Merman?
A: Ethel Merman was an American actress and singer known for her powerful voice and roles in musical theatre.
Q: What was Ethel Merman known for?
A: Ethel Merman was known for her powerful voice and roles in musical theatre.
Q: What famous Broadway song did Ethel Merman sing?
A: Ethel Merman was the first to sing many famous Broadway songs, but "There's No Business Like Show Business" became her theme song.
Q: What was one of Ethel Merman's best remembered performances?
A: One of Ethel Merman's best remembered performances was as the stage mother in Gypsy.
Q: Was Ethel Merman nominated for a Tony Award?
A: Yes, Ethel Merman was nominated for a Tony Award.
Q: What was Ethel Merman's greatest professional disappointment?
A: Ethel Merman's greatest professional disappointment was losing the Tony Award to her close friend Mary Martin in The Sound of Music, with the role going to Rosalind Russell in the movie.
Q: How did Ethel Merman feel about losing the Tony Award to her friend?
A: Ethel Merman said it was "The greatest professional disappointment of my life."
