Which musical features the song "I Got Rhythm" introduced by Merman?
Girl Crazy
Porgy and Bess
Greenwillow
Strike Up the Band
Answer
The answer is "Girl Crazy", a musical comedy that premiered in 1930. It featured the song "I Got Rhythm," which became one of the most iconic and influential jazz standards of all time. The show starred Ethel Merman and Ginger Rogers, with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin.
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