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Music By Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane
Lyrics By Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane
Book/Libretto by: John Cecil Holm
Produced by: George Abbott
Choreography by: Gene Kelly
Directed by: George Abbott
Type of Musical: Broadway, Movie
Opened: October 1, 1941
Theatre: Ethel Barrymore Theatre
# of Performances: 326
Licensing Agent: Tams-Witmark

Song List

  • Wish I May
  • Three Men On A Date
  • Hollywood Story
  • Three "B's", The
  • Ev'ry Time
  • Alive And Kicking
  • Guy Who Brought Me, The
  • Shady Lady Bird
  • Buckle Down Winsocki
  • You're Lucky
  • What Do You Think I Am?
  • Raving Beauty, A
  • Just A Little Joint With A Juke Box
  • You Are For Loving
  • Finale: Buckle Down Winsocki

Cast List

Rosemary Lane, Marty May, Gil Stratton Jr., Maureen Connon, Nancy Walker, June Allyson, Kenny Bowers, Victoria Schools, Tommy Dix, and Danny Daniels.

There was a Screen version featuring Lucille Ball, Nancy Walker, and June Allyson.

Misc. Show Information

The song "Buckle down Winsocki" was the first to present Nancy Walker and June Allyson in major roles. The same happened for 17- year old Liza Minelli and Christopher (then Ronald) Walken, in an off Broadway revival in 1963.

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