Here's Howe

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Here's Howe is a musical in two acts with music by Roger Wolfe Kahn and Joseph Meyer and lyrics by Irving Caesar.[1] The swing music standard "Crazy Rhythm" was written for this show.[2] The work's musical book was written by Fred Thompson and Paul Gerard Smith.[1]

The musical premiered at the Shubert Theatre in Boston on April 23, 1928, for a week of tryout performances.[3] The work opened on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre on May 1, 1928, and was produced by Alex. A. Aarons and Vinton Freedley with serving as musical director; Sammy Lee as choreographer; costumes designed by Kiviette; and scenic designs by John Wenger.[4] It closed after 71 performance on June 30, 1928. The production marked the American debut of French soprano and actress Colette D'Arville as Claudette Pernier.[5][3] 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.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ a b J. Brooks Atkinson. THE PLAY; Saluting the Summer. The New York Times.
  2. ^ Roger Wolfe Kahn & His Orchestra. The Red Hot Jazz Archive.
  3. ^ a b Musical Comedy: "Here's Howe" for Boston. Billboard. Vol. 40. April 14, 1928. p. 8.
  4. ^ a b Abel (May 9, 1928). Legitimate: Plays on Broadway - HERE'S HOWE!. Variety. Vol. 91. p. 69.
  5. ^ Keller and Shannon Join Hands To Produce. Billboard. Vol. 40. February 18, 1928. p. 13.
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