''America's Sweetheart'' is a

musical Musical is the adjective of music. Musical may also refer to: * Musical theatre, a performance art that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance * Musical film and television, a genre of film and television that incorporates into the narr ...

comedy with music by

Richard Rodgers Richard Charles Rodgers (June 28, 1902 – December 30, 1979) was an American Musical composition, composer who worked primarily in musical theater. With 43 Broadway musicals and over 900 songs to his credit, Rodgers was one of the most ...

, lyrics by

Lorenz Hart Lorenz Milton Hart (May 2, 1895 – November 22, 1943) was an American lyricist and half of the Broadway songwriting team Rodgers and Hart. Some of his more famous lyrics include " Blue Moon", " The Lady Is a Tramp", "Manhattan", "Bewitched, Both ...

and book by

Herbert Fields Herbert Fields (July 26, 1897March 24, 1958) was an American librettist and screenwriter. Biography Born in New York City, Fields began his career as an actor, then graduated to choreography and stage director, stage direction before turning to ...

Production

''America's Sweetheart'' premiered on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre on February 10, 1931, and closed on June 6, 1931, after 135 performances. It was produced by

Laurence Schwab Laurence Schwab (1893 - May 29, 1951) was an American theater and film producer, writer, and director. He was born in Boston and attended Harvard University. His first success was as co-producer of ''The Gingham Girl (1922). He co-authored and prod ...

and

Frank Mandel Frank Mandel (1884 – April 20, 1958) was an American playwright and producer. He co-wrote several productions. Some of his works were adapted by others. Several of his collaborations were adapted into films. UCLA's libraries have a collection of ...

, directed by

Monty Woolley Edgar Montilion "Monty" Woolley (August 17, 1888May 6, 1963) was an American film and theater actor.Obituary ''Variety'', May 8, 1963, page 223. At the age of 50, he achieved a measure of stardom for his role in the 1939 stage play ''The Man Wh ...

, with choreography and production supervision by Bobby Connolly, with set design by Donald Oenslager and costume design by Charles Le Maire. The show starred

Jack Whiting John George Benjamin Whiting (19 February 1894 – 15 July 1975) was an English cricketer. Whiting's batting style is unknown, but he was a right-arm fast bowler. He was born in Stoke Goldington, Buckinghamshire. Whiting made his debut ...

, Ann Sothern (using her real name Harriet Lake), Inez Courtney, and Virginia Bruce. The show is a Hollywood satire. Two young lovers hitchhike to Hollywood to make their fortune. The girl hits it big and loses interest in her boyfriend, who hasn't fared as well. Later, the introduction of talking pictures reverses their fortunes, and the boyfriend's career eclipses the girlfriend's, but they make up.

Songs

;Act 1 *Mr. Dolan Is Passing Through – S. A. Dolan, Executives and Ensemble *In Califor-n-i-a – Dorith, Paula and Movie Actresses *My Sweet – Madge Farrell and Larry Pitkin * I've Got Five Dollars – Geraldine March and Michael Perry *I've Got Five Dollars (Reprise) – Geraldine March and Michael Perry *Sweet Geraldine – Georgia, Georgiana and Georgette *There So Much More – Denise Torel and Larry Pitkin *We'll Be the Same – Geraldine March, Michael Perry and Ensemble *We'll Be the Same (Reprise) – Michael Perry and Larry Pitkin *How About It – Madge Farrell and Michael Perry *Innocent Chorus Girls of Yesterday – Movie Stars *A Lady Must Live – Denise Torel ;Act 2 *You Ain't Got No Savoir Faire – Madge Farrell and Larry Pitkin *Two Unfortunate Orphans – Paula, Dorith and Ensemble *I Want a Man – Denise Torel *Tennessee Dan – Georgia, Georgiana and Georgette *How About It (Reprise) – Denise Torel, Michael Perry, Larry Pitkin and Ensemble

External links

Internet Broadway Database listing
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