Half a Widow
MusicalHistoryOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Sep 12, 1927
Closing Date
Sep 24, 1927
Performances
16
MusicalHistoryOriginalBroadway
Open Date: Sep 12, 1927
Close Date: Sep 24, 1927
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
The credits for this production have not yet been completed or verified.
Description
A musical in three acts
Setting
France during World War I
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PeopleProduced by Wally GluckMusic by Shep Camp; Book by Harry B. Smith and Frank Dupree; Lyrics by Harry B. Smith and Frank Dupree; Musical Director: Henry Redfield; Choral work directed by Geoffrey O'Hara; Featuring songs by Gordon Johnstone and Joe BrandfonDirected by Lawrence Marston and Edwin T. Emery; Choreographed by Benny Rubin and Billy Pierce; Entire production under the supervision of Wally GluckCostume Design by Orrin Kelly; Scenic Design by P. Dodd Ackerman
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SongsAct 1Sung ByLet's Laugh and Be MerryLieutenant Turner, Captain Wagner and Male ChoirUnder the Midsummer Moon
(lyrics by Harry B. Smith)Edith Proctor and Captain WagnerIt's Great to Be a Doughboy
(lyrics by Frank Dupree)Babette and Male ChoirLonging for You
(lyrics by Frank Dupree)Babette and Captain Bob EverettI Wonder If She Will RememberCaptain Bob Everett and National QuartetteSong and DanceNita, Izzy Press and GirlsAMERICACaptain Bob Everett and Entire CompanyAct 2Sung ByIzzy Press, June Love, Antoinette and GirlsTell Me Again
(lyrics by Frank Dupree)Babette and Captain Bob EverettA Thousand TimesNita and Izzy PressSoldier BoyBabette and Captain Bob EverettI Don't Want To Be a SoldierIzzy PressAct 3Sung ByBabette's Wedding DayEnsembleBabette's Military DanceAntoinette, Izzy Press and GirlsYou're a Wonderful GirlEdith Proctor and Captain WagnerI'm Thru with WarBrannigan, Gyp and StubbsSpanish LoveNita and GirlsFrance Will Not Forget
(music by Gordon Johnstone and Geoffrey O'Hara; lyrics by Gordon Johnstone and Geoffrey O'Hara)Captain Wagner and Male Choir
Produced by Wally Gluck
Music by Shep Camp; Book by Harry B. Smith and Frank Dupree; Lyrics by Harry B. Smith and Frank Dupree; Musical Director: Henry Redfield; Choral work directed by Geoffrey O'Hara; Featuring songs by Gordon Johnstone and Joe Brandfon
Directed by Lawrence Marston and Edwin T. Emery; Choreographed by Benny Rubin and Billy Pierce; Entire production under the supervision of Wally Gluck
Costume Design by Orrin Kelly; Scenic Design by P. Dodd Ackerman
Act 1
Sung By
Let's Laugh and Be Merry
Lieutenant Turner, Captain Wagner and Male Choir
Under the Midsummer Moon
(lyrics by Harry B. Smith)
(lyrics by Harry B. Smith)
Edith Proctor and Captain Wagner
It's Great to Be a Doughboy
(lyrics by Frank Dupree)
(lyrics by Frank Dupree)
Babette and Male Choir
Longing for You
(lyrics by Frank Dupree)
(lyrics by Frank Dupree)
Babette and Captain Bob Everett
I Wonder If She Will Remember
Captain Bob Everett and National Quartette
Song and Dance
Nita, Izzy Press and Girls
AMERICA
Captain Bob Everett and Entire Company
Act 2
Sung By
Izzy Press, June Love, Antoinette and Girls
Tell Me Again
(lyrics by Frank Dupree)
(lyrics by Frank Dupree)
Babette and Captain Bob Everett
A Thousand Times
Nita and Izzy Press
Soldier Boy
Babette and Captain Bob Everett
I Don't Want To Be a Soldier
Izzy Press
Act 3
Sung By
Babette's Wedding Day
Ensemble
Babette's Military Dance
Antoinette, Izzy Press and Girls
You're a Wonderful Girl
Edith Proctor and Captain Wagner
I'm Thru with War
Brannigan, Gyp and Stubbs
Spanish Love
Nita and Girls
France Will Not Forget
(music by Gordon Johnstone and Geoffrey O'Hara; lyrics by Gordon Johnstone and Geoffrey O'Hara)
(music by Gordon Johnstone and Geoffrey O'Hara; lyrics by Gordon Johnstone and Geoffrey O'Hara)
Captain Wagner and Male Choir
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