Song of Norway
MusicalOperettaOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Aug 21, 1944
Closing Date
Sep 07, 1946
Performances
860
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Open Date: Aug 21, 1944
Close Date: Sep 07, 1946
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Imperial Theatre
(Aug 21, 1944 - Apr 13, 1946)
(Aug 21, 1944 - Apr 13, 1946)
Broadway Theatre
(Apr 15, 1946 - Sep 07, 1946)
(Apr 15, 1946 - Sep 07, 1946)
Description
An operetta in two acts, based on the life and music of Edvard Grieg
Setting
Norway, Copenhagen, and Rome, in the 1860s
Media
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PeopleProduced by Edwin LesterA New Operetta based on the Life and Music of Edvard Grieg; Musical Adaptation by George Forrest and Robert Wright; Lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest; Book by Milton Lazarus; Based on the play by Homer Curran; Musical Director: Arthur Kay; Additional lyrics by Arthur Kay; Orchestral and Choral Arrangements by Arthur KayBook Direction by Charles K. Freeman; Choreography and Singing Ensembles Staged by George BalanchineProduction designed by Lemuel Ayers; Costume Design by Robert Davison; Lighting Design by Howard BayCompany Manager: R. Victor LeightonProduction Manager: Peter Bronte; Stage Manager: Dan BrennanPiano Soloist: Louis Teicher; Conducted by Andre S. BrummerSettings Supervised by Carl Kent; Costumes Executed by Walter J. IsraelPress Representative: C. P. Greneker; Special Press Representative: Francis RobinsonChorusChorusChorusChorusChorusChorusMother GriegAlternateChorusEnsembleNina HagerupAlternateChorusChorusEnsembleChorusEnsembleEnsembleChorusEnsembleTitoEnsembleEnsembleChorusLouisa GiovanniAlternate
Imperial Theatre (Aug 21, 1944 - Apr 13, 1946)
Cast
Edvard Grieg
AlternateGunnar
Tito
Ensemble
Helga
Broadway Theatre (Apr 15, 1946 - Sep 07, 1946)
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SongsAct 1Sung ByThe LegendRikard NordraakHill of DreamsNina Hagerup, Edvard Grieg and Rikard NordraakFreddy and His FiddleEinar, Sigrid, Freddy and Singing TownspeopleNowLouisa Giovanni and TownspeopleStrange MusicEdvard Grieg and Nina HagerupMidsummer's EveRikard Nordraak and Louisa GiovanniMarch of the TrollgersEntire EnsembleHymn of BetrothalMother Grieg and VillagersStrange Music (Reprise)Edvard Grieg, Nina Hagerup and ChorusMidsummer's Eve (Reprise)Rikard Nordraak, Nina Hagerup and ChorusAct 2Sung ByPapillonBon VivantEdvard Grieg, Count Peppi Le Loup, Miss Anders and GirlsThree LovesLouisa Giovanni and Edvard GriegDown Your TeaLouisa Giovanni, Faculty and GuestsNordraak's Farewell (Springtide)Rikard NordraakThree Loves (Reprise)Louisa Giovanni, Nina Hagerup and EnsembleWaltz EternalLadies and GentlemenPeer GyntI Love YouNina HagerupAt ChristmastimeFather Grieg, Mother Grieg and Nina HagerupMidsummer's Eve (Reprise)Edvard Grieg and Nina HagerupStrange Music (Reprise)Edvard GriegThe Song of NorwayEdvard Grieg
Produced by Edwin Lester
A New Operetta based on the Life and Music of Edvard Grieg; Musical Adaptation by George Forrest and Robert Wright; Lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest; Book by Milton Lazarus; Based on the play by Homer Curran; Musical Director: Arthur Kay; Additional lyrics by Arthur Kay; Orchestral and Choral Arrangements by Arthur Kay
Book Direction by Charles K. Freeman; Choreography and Singing Ensembles Staged by George Balanchine
Production designed by Lemuel Ayers; Costume Design by Robert Davison; Lighting Design by Howard Bay
Company Manager: R. Victor Leighton
Production Manager: Peter Bronte; Stage Manager: Dan Brennan
Piano Soloist: Louis Teicher; Conducted by Andre S. Brummer
Settings Supervised by Carl Kent; Costumes Executed by Walter J. Israel
Press Representative: C. P. Greneker; Special Press Representative: Francis Robinson
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Mother Grieg
Alternate
Chorus
Ensemble
Nina Hagerup
Alternate
Chorus
Chorus
Ensemble
Chorus
Ensemble
Ensemble
Chorus
Ensemble
Tito
Ensemble
Ensemble
Chorus
Louisa Giovanni
Alternate
Imperial Theatre (Aug 21, 1944 - Apr 13, 1946)
Cast
Edvard Grieg
Alternate
Gunnar
Tito
Ensemble
Helga
Broadway Theatre (Apr 15, 1946 - Sep 07, 1946)
Act 1
Sung By
The Legend
Rikard Nordraak
Hill of Dreams
Nina Hagerup, Edvard Grieg and Rikard Nordraak
Freddy and His Fiddle
Einar, Sigrid, Freddy and Singing Townspeople
Now
Louisa Giovanni and Townspeople
Strange Music
Edvard Grieg and Nina Hagerup
Midsummer's Eve
Rikard Nordraak and Louisa Giovanni
March of the Trollgers
Entire Ensemble
Hymn of Betrothal
Mother Grieg and Villagers
Strange Music
(Reprise)
Edvard Grieg, Nina Hagerup and Chorus
Midsummer's Eve
(Reprise)
Rikard Nordraak, Nina Hagerup and Chorus
Act 2
Sung By
Papillon
Bon Vivant
Edvard Grieg, Count Peppi Le Loup, Miss Anders and Girls
Three Loves
Louisa Giovanni and Edvard Grieg
Down Your Tea
Louisa Giovanni, Faculty and Guests
Nordraak's Farewell (Springtide)
Rikard Nordraak
Three Loves
(Reprise)
Louisa Giovanni, Nina Hagerup and Ensemble
Waltz Eternal
Ladies and Gentlemen
Peer Gynt
I Love You
Nina Hagerup
At Christmastime
Father Grieg, Mother Grieg and Nina Hagerup
Midsummer's Eve
(Reprise)
Edvard Grieg and Nina Hagerup
Strange Music
(Reprise)
Edvard Grieg
The Song of Norway
Edvard Grieg
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