Take a Chance
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Nov 26, 1932
Closing Date
Jul 01, 1933
Performances
243
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Open Date: Nov 26, 1932
Close Date: Jul 01, 1933
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Description
A musical in two acts
Setting
Mike's place, a hotel, the Embassy Theatre, and a Raleigh town house
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PeopleTheatre Leased by Laurence Schwab and B.G. DeSylvaProduced by Laurence Schwab and B.G. DeSylvaMusic by Nacio Herb Brown and Richard A. Whiting; Additional songs by Vincent Youmans; Book by B.G. DeSylva and Laurence Schwab; Additional Dialogue by Sid Silvers; Lyrics by B.G. DeSylva; Music orchestrated by Stephen Jones, Edward Powell, Russell Bennett and William Daly; Vocal Arrangements for Miss Merman's songs by Roger EdensMusical numbers staged by Bobby Connolly; Book directed by Edgar MacGregorGeneral Manager: Charles L. HertzmanStage Manager: O. J. Vanasse; Assistant Stage Mgr: Jack FlemingConducted by Max MethPress Representative: Richard ManeyMr. Krankel"Blackmail"Boss"Eadie"Mrs. Krankel"Blackmail"Connolly"Blackmail"First Mate"Eadie"General Duquesne"Daniel Boone's Defense"Nov 26, 1932 - Jun 03, 1933DancerBoone's Wife"Daniel Boone's Defense"Nov 26, 1932 - Jun 03, 1933Indian Girl"Daniel Boone's Defense"Nov 26, 1932 - Jun 03, 1933Lora"Blackmail"The Queen"Eadie"Jeeves"Blackmail"Preacher"Daniel Boone's Defense"Trapper"Daniel Boone's Defense"Nov 26, 1932 - Jun 03, 1933Ronald"Blackmail"Daniel Boone"Daniel Boone's Defense"Understudy: Gertrude Niesen (Wanda Brill, Lora, The Queen)
Apollo Theatre (Nov 26, 1932 - Jul 01, 1933)
Cast
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SongsAct 1Sung ByThe Life of the PartyNight Club Girls and GuestsShould I Be SweetToni RaySo Do IKenneth Raleigh, Toni Ray and GuestsI Got ReligionWanda BrillShe's Nuts About MeDuke StanleyTickled PinkKenneth Raleigh and GirlsTurn Out the LightLouie Webb, Duke Stanley, Toni Ray, Kenneth Raleigh and GirlsCharityGuestsI Long to Belong to YouKenneth Raleigh and Toni RayRise and ShineWanda Brill and EnsembleAct 2Sung ByTonight Is Opening NightEnsembleSmoothieDuke Stanley and Wanda BrillEadie Was a LadyWanda Brill and EnsembleShould I Be Sweet (Revue Version)Toni Ray
Theatre Leased by Laurence Schwab and B.G. DeSylva
Produced by Laurence Schwab and B.G. DeSylva
Music by Nacio Herb Brown and Richard A. Whiting; Additional songs by Vincent Youmans; Book by B.G. DeSylva and Laurence Schwab; Additional Dialogue by Sid Silvers; Lyrics by B.G. DeSylva; Music orchestrated by Stephen Jones, Edward Powell, Russell Bennett and William Daly; Vocal Arrangements for Miss Merman's songs by Roger Edens
Musical numbers staged by Bobby Connolly; Book directed by Edgar MacGregor
General Manager: Charles L. Hertzman
Stage Manager: O. J. Vanasse; Assistant Stage Mgr: Jack Fleming
Conducted by Max Meth
Press Representative: Richard Maney
Mr. Krankel
"Blackmail"
Boss
"Eadie"
Mrs. Krankel
"Blackmail"
Connolly
"Blackmail"
First Mate
"Eadie"
General Duquesne
"Daniel Boone's Defense"
Nov 26, 1932 - Jun 03, 1933
Dancer
Boone's Wife
"Daniel Boone's Defense"
Nov 26, 1932 - Jun 03, 1933
Indian Girl
"Daniel Boone's Defense"
Nov 26, 1932 - Jun 03, 1933
Lora
"Blackmail"
The Queen
"Eadie"
Jeeves
"Blackmail"
Preacher
"Daniel Boone's Defense"
Trapper
"Daniel Boone's Defense"
Nov 26, 1932 - Jun 03, 1933
Ronald
"Blackmail"
Daniel Boone
"Daniel Boone's Defense"
Understudy:
Gertrude Niesen
(Wanda Brill, Lora, The Queen)
Apollo Theatre (Nov 26, 1932 - Jul 01, 1933)
Cast
Act 1
Sung By
The Life of the Party
Night Club Girls and Guests
Should I Be Sweet
Toni Ray
So Do I
Kenneth Raleigh, Toni Ray and Guests
I Got Religion
Wanda Brill
She's Nuts About Me
Duke Stanley
Tickled Pink
Kenneth Raleigh and Girls
Turn Out the Light
Louie Webb, Duke Stanley, Toni Ray, Kenneth Raleigh and Girls
Charity
Guests
I Long to Belong to You
Kenneth Raleigh and Toni Ray
Rise and Shine
Wanda Brill and Ensemble
Act 2
Sung By
Tonight Is Opening Night
Ensemble
Smoothie
Duke Stanley and Wanda Brill
Eadie Was a Lady
Wanda Brill and Ensemble
Should I Be Sweet (Revue Version)
Toni Ray
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