Episode 107: Ethel Merman III

The conclusion of a three-part program paying tribute to the extraordinary Ethel Merman, known for starring in Broadway shows like CALL ME MADAM, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, and GYPSY.  This episode includes an archival interview with Stephen Sondheim and a rare recording of Merman rehearsing an early draft of “HAVE AN EGGROLL, MR GOLDSTONE.” It highlights music from such shows as HELLO, DOLLY, HAPPY HUNTING and several, rare, live performances.

Featured songs: “HAVE AN EGGROLL, MR GOLDSTONE,” “LITTLE LAMB,” “MR. GOLDSTONE, I LOVE YOU,” “ROSE’S TURN,” “WORLD, TAKE ME BACK,” “THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS,” “OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER,” “JUST A MOMENT AGO,” and “THAT’S THE KIND OF DAME I AM.”

 Originally produced and broadcast in 1984. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin.  Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus.