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#2

re: Let's Name A Theater for Ethel Merman

Posted: 12/30/05 at 12:54am

The next step is picking out a theater to rename. But I don't think that this'll happen until 2070.
"Ev'ry-buddy wants ta get into de act!" - Jimmy Durante "Breathe from your hoo-hoo." -Kristin Chenoweth
#4

re: Let's Name A Theater for Ethel Merman

Posted: 12/30/05 at 1:06am

Give her the Imperial! That was where she was doing "Call Me Madam" and threw the rowdy drunk SOB out on to the street, that's how Stritchie told it. By the way, I say we take the Neil Simon and make it the Elaine Stritch as well, and Neil wont mind, he's had it a long time already, LOL!
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#5

re: Let's Name A Theater for Ethel Merman

Posted: 12/30/05 at 1:08am

I think they should rename the Broadway Theater after Ethel Merman for a couple reasons. I think theaters that aren't named after someone are boring, like the Broadway or Majestic, and I don't think they should rename a theater that has already been named after someone, while they have theaters that aren't named after anyone.

Plus, the Broadway theater is where Ethel Merman opened in Gypsy, which according to the article was one of the best Broadway performances ever.
#6

re: Let's Name A Theater for Ethel Merman

Posted: 12/30/05 at 1:18am

Well, if the Shuberts would rename theatres after theatrical legends and not their former executives, she might have a theatre already.

Her major shows were at The Broadway, the 46th Street Theatre (now The Richard Rodgers), The Alvin (now the Neil Simon), The Imperial and the Majestic. They should leave the Rodgers and Simon names alone. I can't imagine that there'd be a lot of people upset at renaming The Broadway for her. Since it's one of the biggest musical houses on Broadway, it would be appropriate.
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#8

re: Let's Name A Theater for Ethel Merman

Posted: 12/30/05 at 1:38am

Don't be surprised to see many Theatres named after $
Ethel who deserves one or Mary Martin will probly never get one
#10

re: Let's Name A Theater for Ethel Merman

Posted: 12/30/05 at 9:38am

I never said that I disagreed that it should be done, I only said it takes a lot of time.
"Ev'ry-buddy wants ta get into de act!" - Jimmy Durante "Breathe from your hoo-hoo." -Kristin Chenoweth
#12

re: Let's Name A Theater for Ethel Merman

Posted: 12/30/05 at 10:08am

The Ethel Agnes Zimmermann Theater

Has a real ring to it, dontcha think?
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#13

re: Let's Name A Theater for Ethel Merman

Posted: 12/30/05 at 10:15am

I vote that she get the Imperial except they may have to also change the name on the Les Mis plaque, otherwise, it'd be a good choice. It's not named for anyone yet.
If Percy Blakeney were in Les Mis....

Percy: Sink me! If it isn't Javvurt!
Javert: Zsah-vair, it's pronounced Zsah-vair.
Pecry: But it's spelled J-A-V-E-R-T Javvurt.
Javert: Repeat after me Zsah...Zsah....
Percy: Oh! Zsa-Zsa! Like the Gabor sister! Well I personally have always prefered Eva.
Javert: (Looks for gun)
#14

re: Let's Name A Theater for Ethel Merman

Posted: 12/30/05 at 10:49am

The LES MIS plaque won't be there very much longer. Those plaques are removed when another show surpasses their performance record. There used to be plaques outside the St. James (Where HELLO, DOLLY!
broke the performance records of the time) and at the Broadway Theater (where FIDDLER was playing when it became the longest running show of its time). LES MIS will soon be eclipsed by PHANTOM.
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#16

re: Let's Name A Theater for Ethel Merman

Posted: 12/30/05 at 11:28am

The Les Mis plaque commemorates the 10th Anniversary, NOT a record number of performances. There's no reason it can't stay.
#19

re: Let's Name A Theater for Ethel Merman

Posted: 12/30/05 at 11:40am

Wait-Les Miz was never the longest running show on Broadway. It was A Chorus Line; then Cats; and Phanton in January.
#21

re: Let's Name A Theater for Ethel Merman

Posted: 12/30/05 at 11:45am

I've got a shovel.

(I use it a lot around here.)

re: Let's Name A Theater for Ethel Merman
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#22

re: Let's Name A Theater for Ethel Merman

Posted: 12/30/05 at 11:55am

re: Let's Name A Theater for Ethel Merman

Merman Danceteria

If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#23

re: Let's Name A Theater for Ethel Merman

Posted: 12/30/05 at 12:05pm

I like Mermadome.

The Mermarama.

Loud Hall.

Or in a joint christening with Mary Martin, how about:

Mermartin.

Marmin.

Marethel.

Ethy Marmin.

I need a drink now, because it sounds like I've already had one.
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#24

re: Let's Name A Theater for Ethel Merman

Posted: 12/30/05 at 2:46pm

Mary Martin is, no doubt, worthy of recognition also.

The plaque at the Imperial for Les Miz has nothing to do with the name of the theater, or the longest running broadway musical.

I am investigating setting up and online petition.

Keep all the comments coming!
Let's Name A Theater For Ethel Merman

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