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, Jumbo, Billy Rose's Aquacade, and Carmen Jones. As a lyricist, he is credited with many songs, notably "Don't Bring Lulu", "Tonight You Belong To Me", "Me and My Shadow", "More Than You Know", "Without a Song", "It Happened in Monterrey", and "It's Only a Paper Moon"
