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Merman, Ethel
(Encyclopedia) Merman, Ethel, 1908–84, American musical comedy star, b. Astoria, N.Y., originally named Ethel Zimmerman. Merman's theater debut was in George and Ira Gershwin's Girl Crazy (1930).…Copeau, Jacques
(Encyclopedia) Copeau, JacquesCopeau, Jacqueszhäk kôpōˈ [key], 1879–1949, French theatrical producer and critic. A founder (1909) and editor (1912–14) of the Nouvelle Revue française, he established…Harrison, Rex
(Encyclopedia) Harrison, Rex, 1908–90, English actor. Born Reginald Carey, he entered repertory theater at 16 as an apprentice. Harrison, noted for his suave, insouciant style, has appeared in many…Hammerstein, Oscar
(Encyclopedia) Hammerstein, OscarHammerstein, Oscarhămˈərstīn [key], 1846–1919, German-American operatic impresario. In 1888 he built the Harlem Opera House, and in 1906 the Manhattan Opera House,…Bull, Ole Bornemann
(Encyclopedia) Bull, Ole BornemannBull, Ole Bornemannōˈlə bōrˈnəmän [key]Bull, Ole Bornemann b&oomacr;l [key], 1810–80, Norwegian violinist. After his debut in Paris (1832) he toured in Europe…Celle
(Encyclopedia) Celle Celle tsĕlˈə [key], city, Lower Saxony, N Germany, on the Aller River. Its manufactures…Tyler
(Encyclopedia) Tyler, city (1990 pop. 75,450), seat of Smith co., E Tex.; inc. 1850. In the heart of the rich East Texas oil field, Tyler has refineries and other oil-based industries. The…Stratford-on-Avon
(Encyclopedia) Stratford-on-Avon, district (2001 pop. 111,484), Warwickshire, central England, on the Avon River. The town and former borough of Stratford-upon-Avon is the administrative seat of the…Friel, Brian
(Encyclopedia) Friel, BrianFriel, Brianfrēl [key], 1929–2015, Irish playwright, b. Killyglogher, Northern Ireland. Treating themes that enmesh both Irelands, he became the most acclaimed Irish…Frayn, Michael
(Encyclopedia) Frayn, Michael, 1933–, English playwright and novelist, b. London. After graduating from Cambridge he worked as a reporter and columnist for the Manchester Guardian and the Observer.…Trending
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