Where's Charley is a theatre musical with music & lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by George Abbott. The story was based on the play Charley's Aunt by Brandon Thomas. Musical theater (or theatre) is a form of theatre combining music, songs, dance, and spoken dialogue. ... Frank Loesser (June 29, 1910, New York City - July 26, 1969, New York City) was a composer and lyricist. ... George Abbott (June 25, 1887 - January 31, 1995) was among the greatest of Broadway showmen. ...

Songs

• "At The Red Rose Cotillion"
• "Better Get Out Of Here"
• "Lovelier Than Ever"
• "Make A Miracle"
• "My Darling, My Darling"
• "The New Ashmoleon Marching Society And Student Conservatory Band"
• "Once In Love With Amy"
• "Pernambuco"
• "Where's Charley?"

Broadway production

The show opened at the St. James Theatre on October 11, 1948 and ran for 792 performances. It was directed by George Abbott. October 11 is the 284th day of the year (285th in Leap years). ... 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Cast:

• Ray Bolger as Charley Wykeham
• Allyn McLerie as Amy Spettigue
• Byron Palmer as Jack Chesney
• Doretta Morrow as Kitty Verdun
• Paul England as Sir Francis Chesney
• Horace Cooper as Mr Spettigue

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London production

The show opened at the Palace Theatre on February 20, 1958 and ran for 404 performances. It was directed by William Chappell. Notable theatres called the Palace Theatre include: Palace Theatre, London Palace Theatre, Westcliff-on-Sea, EssexA real play house with Edwardian splendour. ... February 20 is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Cast:

• Norman Wisdom as Charley Wykeham
• Pip Hinton as Amy Spettigue
• Terence Cooper as Jack Chesney
• Pamela Gale as Kitty Verdun
• Jerry Desmonde as Sir Francis Chesney
• Felix Felton as Mr Spettigue

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1952 Warner Brothers film production

The film version was directed by David Butler. David Butler (1829–1891) was a U.S. political figure. ...

Cast:

• Ray Bolger as Charley Wykeham
• Allyn McLerie as Amy Spettigue
• Robert Shackleton as Jack Chesney
• Mary Germaine as Kitty Verdun
• Howard Marion-Crawford as Sir Francis Chesney
• Horace Cooper as Stephen Spettigue