Funny Face is a 1927 musical composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It was based on the book by Fred Thompson and Paul Gerard Smith. Musical theater (or theatre) is a form of theatre combining music, songs, dance, and spoken dialogue. ... This article includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Ira Gershwin (6 December 1896 – 17 August 1983) was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin, to create some of the most memorable songs of the 20th century. ...

Originally called Smarty, it opened in Philidelphia to poor reviews, and Robert Benchley, who had contributed to the script walked out. After a rewrite, it opened in New York, where it was a major hit. It later transferred to London. ^[1] Robert Charles Benchley (September 15, 1889 – November 21, 1945) was an American humorist, newspaper columnist, film actor, and drama literary editor. ...

Songs

Act 1

• "Birthday Party" - Dora, June and Guests
• "Once" - Dugsie Gibbs, Dora and Ensemble
• "Funny Face" - Frankie and Jimmy Reeve
• "High Hat" - Jimmy Reeve and Boys
• "'S Wonderful" - Frankie and Peter Thurston
• "Let's Kiss and Make Up" - Frankie, Jimmy Reeve and Ensemble
• "Come Along, Let's Gamble" - Entire Company

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• "In the Swim" - Girls
• "He Loves and She Loves" - Frankie and Peter Thurston
• "Tell the Doc" - Dugsie Gibbs and Girls
• "My One and Only (What I Am Gonna Do?)" - Jimmy Reeve, June, Dora and Girls
• "Sing a Little Song" - Pianists, Ritz Quartette, and Boys
• "My One and Only (What Am I Going to Do?)"(Reprise) - Dora, June and Chorus
• "The Babbitt and the Bromide" - Frankie and Jimmy Reeve

Original Broadway production

The show opened at the Alvin Theatre on November 14, 1927, and ran for 244 performances. It was directed by Edgar MacGregor, with choreography by Bobby Connolly. The Neil Simon Theater, formerly known as the Alvin Theater, is a Broadway theatre located at 250 West 52nd Street in Manhattan, New York City which has produced many notable musicals and plays. ... November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Cast

• Fred Astaire as Jimmy Reeve
• Adele Astaire as Frankie Wynn
• William Kent as Dugsie Gibbs
• Victor Moore as Herbert
• Allen Kearns as Peter Thurston
• Gertrude McDonald as June
• Betty Compton as Dora
• Earl Hampton as Chester

Fred Astaire (May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987), born Frederick Austerlitz in Omaha, Nebraska,[1] was an American film and Broadway stage dancer, choreographer, singer and actor. ... Adele Astaire, 1927 Lady Charles Cavendish (September 10, 1896 -January 25, 1981) [1], better known as Adele Astaire was an American dancer and entertainer. ... Victor Moore Victor Moore (born February 24, 1876, in Hammonton, NJ; died July 23, 1962, in East Islip, NY) was a star of stage and screen. ... Betty Compton (1907-1944) was a stage actress who married New York City mayor Jimmy Walker. ...

1957 film

Starring Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn, Funny Face featured many songs from the stage production, though the plot was radically different. Fred Astaire (May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987), born Frederick Austerlitz in Omaha, Nebraska,[1] was an American film and Broadway stage dancer, choreographer, singer and actor. ... Audrey Hepburn (May 4, 1929 – January 20, 1993) was an Academy Award-winning actress of film and theatre, Broadway stage performer, ballerina, fashion model, and humanitarian. ... Funny Face (TV series). ...

External links

• Internet Broadway Database listing
• Review of a 2000 revival