Photo Flash: Inside ETHEL MERMAN'S BROADWAY at Feinstein's/54 Below

RUTHLESS! star Rita McKenzie made a triumphant return to Feinstein's/54 Below on December 12th with her award-winning ETHEL MERMAN'S BROADWAY, the country's longest-running one woman musical. Ms. McKenzie has performed this critically acclaimed show throughout the world - from New York's Carnegie Hall to Pasadena Playhouse - from Canada to Europe and Asia.

ETHEL MERMAN'S BROADWAY is a love letter to the life and times of Ethel Merman, the Queen of Broadway's Golden Age. Ms. McKenzie brings to life more than 16 of the greatest hits of Broadway in this thrilling show which recalls the glorious days of the Great White Way and its brightest Star. Written by Christopher Powich and Ms. McKenzie and directed by Mr. Powich, McKenzie has received international acclaim for this role in which she recreates the excitement of La Merm.

Rita McKenzie has performed in the national tour of Neil Simon's female version of THE ODD COUPLE, co-starring with Barbara Eden, in which he was honored for her outstanding portrayal of Olive Madison with a National Broadway Theatre nomination as Best Actress in a Touring Play. She also recently toured with Renee Taylor and Joe Bologna in their production of BERMUDA AVENUE TRIANGLE. Ms. McKenzie created the role of Phoebe Farber in Sam Harris' production of HURRY! HURRY! HOLLYWOOD! in Los Angeles, and she played Maggie Jones in the 42nd STREET tour with Mariette Hartley. She also toured the U.S. in Merman's signature role as Annie Oakley in the 50th anniversary production of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN opposite Glenn Yarbrough. Ms. McKenzie has had the privilege of opening for stars such as Steve Allen, Don Knotts, Norm Crosby and Milton Berle and she has been an acclaimed Pops guest artist with virtually every major symphony across the country. An accomplished TV and film actress, Ms. McKenzie played Alice, the housekeeper, on Fox's "Unauthorized Brady Bunch: The Final Days," has guest-starred on NBC's "Caroline in the City," Mrs. Littlejohn on NBC's "Frasier," Rita Marcus on the Family Channel's "Big Brother Jake" and her recurring role on "Daddy Dearest," starring Richard Lewis and Don Rickles.

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