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What was Merman's role in "Gypsy"?

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Merman played the lead role of Rose, a tough and ambitious stage mother who pushes her daughters, Louise and June, into show business. Merman's portrayal of Rose was iconic, and her performance is considered one of the greatest in musical theater history. The show tells the story of Gypsy Rose Lee, a famous burlesque stripper, and her complex relationship with her mother
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