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Here's Howe is a

Boston, Massachusetts at the Tredwell Motor Company where the play's central characters work; but with additional scenes in Havana, Cuba when the characters take a trip abroad.[4]

Productions

The musical premiered at the Shubert Theatre in Boston on April 23, 1928, for a week of tryout performances.[5]

The work opened on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre on May 1, 1928, and was produced by Alex. A. Aarons and Vinton Freedley with Paul Lannin serving as musical director; Sammy Lee as choreographer; costumes designed by Kiviette; and scenic designs by John Wenger.[6][2] It closed after 71 performances on June 30, 1928.[2]

Time called the Broadway production one "for fun-loving rovers".[7]

Cast

The production marked the American debut of French soprano and actress Colette D'Arville as Claudette Pernier.[8][5] Other leading performers in the show included William Frawley as Toplis, Ben Bernie, as Dan Danny, Eric Blore as Sir Basil Carraway, Irene Delroy as Joyce Baxter, Peggy Chamberlain as Cora Bibby, Allen Kearns as Billy Howe, Helen Carrington as Toni Treadwell, Ross Himes as Mr. Petrie, and Dillon Ober as Wilbur.[6]

Musical numbers

Act l

  • Dismissal Whistle (Cora and Employees)
  • Beauty in the Movies (Edwin, Mary, and Girls)
  • Life as a Twosome (Joyce, Billy, and Ensemble)
  • Crazy Rhythm (Dan, Cora, Mary, and Ensemble)
  • Imagination (Joyce and Billy)
  • Specialty (a) (Dan Danny and Orchestra)
  • Dance (b) (Cora and Petrie)
  • Dance (c) (Joyce)
  • Finale[2]

Act ll

  • Opening (Ensemble)
  • I'd Rather Dance Here Than Hereafter (Cora, Petrie, and Ensemble)
  • Here's Howe (Billy and Girls)
  • A New Love (Joyce and Girls)
  • Finaletto
  • Specialty (Pelham)
  • Boston Post Road (Billy and Helpers)
  • Finale (company)[2]

References

  1. ^
    J. Brooks Atkinson. THE PLAY; Saluting the Summer. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help
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  2. ^ a b c d e "Here's Howe (Broadway, Broadhurst Theatre, 1928)". Playbill. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  3. ^ Roger Wolfe Kahn & His Orchestra. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  4. ISBN 9780195130744
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  5. ^ a b "Musical Comedy: "Here's Howe" for Boston". Billboard. Vol. 40, no. 15. April 14, 1928. p. 8.
  6. ^ a b Abel (May 9, 1928). Legitimate: Plays on Broadway - HERE'S HOWE!. Vol. 91. p. 69. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  7. ISSN 0040-781X
    . Retrieved 2023-01-24.
  8. ^ "Keller and Shannon Join Hands To Produce". Billboard. Vol. 40, no. 7. February 18, 1928. p. 13.
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