Ethel Merman - a year of anniversaries

The 16th January 2008, or 2009 depending upon which source you believe marked the one hundredth anniversary of  Ethel Merman's birth. May 21st 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of Merman's favourite show, Gypsy opening on Broadway and finally 15th February 2009 marked the 25th anniversary of Merman's passing.


Broadway's most legendary star made her theatrical debut in Gershwin's Girl Crazy in 1930. She went on to star in five Cole Porter hits, including Panama Hattie and Anything Goes introducing more Porter's songs than any other artiste.


Later starring roles included the leads in Annie Get Your Gun, Call Me Madam and the career-defining Gypsy. With songs ranging from 'There's No Business Like Show Business' to 'Everything's Coming Up Roses', Merman remains an unforgettable showbiz icon to this very day.


To mark this year of anniversaries Joyous Pie Productions is staging a variety of events throughout 2009.




 

We are available for private parties and events.

We can tailor a Merman act specifically to your needs or provide anything from a single song to a full two set show.

Please contact us with details of your event to check availability and prices.

Merman on Broadway

Events in 2009

  1. Bullet14th and 15th February 2009: Appearance in 'Miss Behave's Variety Nighty' at the Blackpool Grand

  2. Bullet17th May 2009: Press night at The Hen and Chickens Theatre, Islington (awaiting final confirmation)

  3. Bullet24th May 2009: Merman at the Jermyn, Jermyn Street Theatre, London

  4. Bullet12th July 2009: Merman at the Jermyn, Jermyn Street Theatre, London

  5. Bullet23rd Augusts - 31st August 2009: Merman on Broadway, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, C Venues.


Other events tbc in Oxford, Clapham, and Guildford.