Search results
People also ask
When did Babes in arms come out?
What is the story behind 'Babes in arms'?
When did Babes in arms close?
When is 'Babes in Arms' sold out?
In 1959, under the supervision of Richard Rodgers, George Oppenheimer revised the script for a production mounted at the Royal Poinciana Playhouse in Palm Beach, starring Julie Wilson.
Babes in Arms SynopsisOriginal 1937 ProductionStills from the 1937 Original Broadway Production ACT ONEAt an actors’ colony in Seaport, Long Island during the Great Depression, two married couples hurriedly complete their packing for a five-month vaudeville tour.
June 28, 1902, New York City. Died: Dec. 30, 1979, New York City (aged 77) Awards And Honors: Pulitzer Prize. Kennedy Center Honors (1978) Grammy Award (1962) Grammy Award (1960) Academy Award (1946) (Show more) Notable Works: “Babes in Arms” “Oklahoma!” “Pal Joey” “South Pacific”
1937. Genres. Settings. Multiple Settings. Time & Place. 1930s, seaport, rhode island. Cast Size. medium. Orchestra Size. Large. Dancing. Some Dance. Licensor. Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. Casting Notes. Mostly male cast. Includes young adult, adult characters. Tags.
On April 14, 1937, just two weeks after its final preview in Boston, Rodgers and Hart’s Babes in Arms premiered on Broadway, introducing a trove of songs that would later be considered integral to the Great American Songbook.
Synopsis: Babes in Arms follows the story of a group of talented young performers who decide to put on a show to avoid being sent to a work farm. The musical showcases the spirit of resilience and creativity as these “babes” navigate the challenges of youth, love, and the pursuit of their artistic dreams.
A 1959 adaptation, which still uses Rodgers and Hart’s score, has an updated book by George Oppenheimer. In the updated version, the show is set in a summer-stock theatre, where young apprentices are determined to mount the musical review they’ve created. The conflict is less politically charged, mainly dealing with a surly theatre owner ...
