Photos from Ethel Merman's Broadway at the Gem Theatre

Here are some photos from the Gem Theatre production taken 9/9 and 9/10/09. For high resoltion images for press related purposes, please contact Scott Myers at smyers@gemtheatre.com or (313) 463-4216.

   

The Animal In Me

Ethel Merman's Braodway features a beautiful set with lighting designed by

Rocky Noel and scenic design by Yael Pardness. This is from one of Ethel's

Foray's into Motion Pictures - The Animal In Me.

 

Rita McKenzie as Ethel Merman
Rita McKenzie appears in the show as Ethel Merman. Costumes for the Detroit

production have been redesigned and made new. Design by Eric Winterling.

 
 
   

Cole Porter & Ethel merman
Ethel sang all the great songs from Broadway's great composers, Cole Porter,

George & Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Julie Styne, and many more.

  Girl Crazy
One of Ethel's first big hits was her role in Girl Crazy.
 
       
   

Alexander's Ragtime Band
Rita McKenzie takes the stage from the audience at the top of Act 2 in a stunning

outfit and production of Alexander's Ragtime Band.

  Rose
One of her most memorable rolls was portraying Mama Rose in Gypsy.