Billy Rose

American impresario, theatrical showman and lyricist (1899–1966)

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Lived 1899–1966, aged 67United States

United States MusiciansSinger / Musician

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10 languages
Cross-language footprint
Era
1899–1966
Aged 67
Known for
Billy Rose's Casa Maña…
1938

Summary

Updated 2026-06-23

Billy Rose was an American impresario, theatrical showman, lyricist and columnist. For years both before and after World War II, Billy Rose was a major force in entertainment, with shows such as Billy Rose's Crazy Quilt (1931), Jumbo (1935), Billy Rose's Aquacade (1937), and Carmen Jones (1943). As a lyricist, he is credited with many songs, notably "Don't Bring Lulu" (1925), "Tonight You Belong to Me" (1926), "Me and My Shadow" (1927), "More Than You Know" (1929), "Without a Song" (1929), "It Happened in Monterrey" (1930), and "It's Only a Paper Moon" (1933).