"Another Op'nin', Another Show" is the opening number of
Cole Porter
Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter. Many of his songs became standards noted for their witty, urbane lyrics, and many of his scores found success on Broadway and in film.
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musical
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''
Kiss Me, Kate''.
Sung by a band of players performing a musical adaption of
Shakespeare's ''
The Taming of the Shrew'', the song has become regarded as a show business anthem on a level with "
That's Entertainment!" (from ''
The Band Wagon'') and "
There's No Business Like Show Business" (from ''
Annie Get Your Gun''). However, it was not included in the 1953
film version of the musical, except as an instrumental dance number from the song "why can't you behave". Porter insisted that the song be used in the film.
Adelaide Hall
Adelaide Louise Hall (20 October 1901 – 7 November 1993) was an American-born UK-based jazz singer and entertainer. Her long career spanned more than 70 years from 1921 until her death and she was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Hal ...
, playing the role of Hattie, sang ''Another Op'nin', Another Show'' on the West-End stage (400 times) when the London production of ''
Kiss Me, Kate'' opened on 8 March 1951 at the
Coliseum Theatre where it ran for 400 performances.
[ Kiss Me, Kate, London 1951 production: http://www.sondheimguide.com/porter/kissuk.html]
Patricia Morison (who starred in the original Broadway production of ''Kiss Me Kate''),
Marin Mazzie, and
Hannah Waddingham have all performed versions of the song. It was also the opening number of episode 514 of
The Muppet Show
References
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1948 songs
Songs written by Cole Porter
Songs from Kiss Me, Kate