Du Barry Was a Lady
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Dec 06, 1939
Closing Date
Dec 12, 1940
Performances
408
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Open Date: Dec 06, 1939
Close Date: Dec 12, 1940
Closed Flag: n
Is Final Week:
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
The credits for this production have not yet been completed or verified.
Theatres
46th Street Theatre
(Dec 06, 1939 - Oct 19, 1940)
(Dec 06, 1939 - Oct 19, 1940)
Royale Theatre
(Oct 21, 1940 - Dec 12, 1940)
(Oct 21, 1940 - Dec 12, 1940)
Description
A musical in two acts
Setting
New York City and Versailles, France
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PeopleProduced by B.G. DeSylvaMusic by Cole Porter; Lyrics by Cole Porter; Book by Herbert Fields and B.G. DeSylva; Orchestra Arrangements by Hans Spialek; Additional Arrangements by Russell Bennett and Ted Royal; Choral Arrangements by Hugh Martin; Assistant to Hugh Martin: Ralph BlancStaged by Edgar McGregor; Choreographed by Robert AltonScenic Design by Raoul Pène Du Bois; Costume Design by Raoul Pène Du Bois; Lighting Design by Albert A. Ostrander; Assistant to Robert Alton: Charles MillangCompany Manager: John LefflerOrchestra under the Direction of Gene Salzer; Music Contractor: Sol GusikoffGeneral Press Representative: Nat N. DorfmanHis Most Royal Majesty, The King of FranceMme. La Comtesse du BarryDec 06, 1939 - Aug 24, 1940His Royal Highness, The Dauphin of FranceMme. La Marquisse Alisande de VernayMme. La Marquise du Pont L'EvequeDocteur MichelMme. La Vicomtesse de RoquefortLe Duc de ChoiseulMme. Le Princesse GruyereZamoreLa Baronne de BrieMme. La Comtesse de CamembertMme. La Duchesse de VillardelGatemanDancing BoyPierreMme. La Duchesse de GrammontMme. La Duchesse du Coeur FlottantDames de la CourReneMme. La Duchesse de GrammontCaptain of King's Guard
46th Street Theatre (Dec 06, 1939 - Oct 19, 1940)
Cast
Mme. La Comtesse du Barry
Aug 26, 1940 - Oct 02, 1940Mme. La Comtesse du Barry
Oct 03, 1940 - Nov 02, 1940Mme. La Marquisse Alisande de Vernay
Understudy: Jack Stanton (Harry Norton)Royale Theatre (Oct 21, 1940 - Dec 12, 1940)
Cast
Mme. La Comtesse du Barry
Nov 04, 1940 - Nov 16, 1940Mme. La Comtesse du Barry
Nov 18, 1940 - Dec 12, 1940 -
Songsmusic by Cole Porter; lyrics by Cole PorterAct 1Sung ByWhere's Louie?EnsembleEv'ry Day's a HolidayHarry Norton, Alice Barton and EnsembleIt Ain't EtiquetteHis Most Royal Majesty, The King of France and Vi HennesseyWhen Love BeckonedMme. La Comtesse du BarryCome On InMme. La Comtesse du Barry and EnsembleDream SongFour InternationalsMesdames and MessieursDames de la CoeurGavotteAlice Barton and EnsembleBut in the Morning, No!Mme. La Comtesse du Barry and His Most Royal Majesty, The King of FranceDo I Love YouAlex Barton and Mme. La Comtesse du BarryDo I Love You (Reprise)Mme. La Comtesse du Barry and ZamoreDuBarry Was a LadyEntire CompanyAct 2Sung ByGive Him the Oo-La-LaMme. La Comtesse du BarryWell, Did You Evah!Alice Barton and Harry NortonIt Was Written in the StarsAlex Barton and EnsembleL'Apres Midi d'un BoeufCharley and ZamoreKatie Went to HaitiMme. La Comtesse du Barry and EnsembleKatie Went to Haiti (Reprise)Alex Barton and Mme. La Comtesse du BarryFriendshipMme. La Comtesse du Barry and His Most Royal Majesty, The King of France
Produced by B.G. DeSylva
Music by Cole Porter; Lyrics by Cole Porter; Book by Herbert Fields and B.G. DeSylva; Orchestra Arrangements by Hans Spialek; Additional Arrangements by Russell Bennett and Ted Royal; Choral Arrangements by Hugh Martin; Assistant to Hugh Martin: Ralph Blanc
Staged by Edgar McGregor; Choreographed by Robert Alton
Scenic Design by Raoul Pène Du Bois; Costume Design by Raoul Pène Du Bois; Lighting Design by Albert A. Ostrander; Assistant to Robert Alton: Charles Millang
Company Manager: John Leffler
Orchestra under the Direction of Gene Salzer; Music Contractor: Sol Gusikoff
General Press Representative: Nat N. Dorfman
His Most Royal Majesty, The King of France
Mme. La Comtesse du Barry
Dec 06, 1939 - Aug 24, 1940
His Royal Highness, The Dauphin of France
Mme. La Marquisse Alisande de Vernay
Mme. La Marquise du Pont L'Eveque
Docteur Michel
Mme. La Vicomtesse de Roquefort
Le Duc de Choiseul
Mme. Le Princesse Gruyere
Zamore
La Baronne de Brie
Mme. La Comtesse de Camembert
Mme. La Duchesse de Villardel
Gateman
Dancing Boy
Pierre
Mme. La Duchesse de Grammont
Mme. La Duchesse du Coeur Flottant
Dames de la Cour
Rene
Mme. La Duchesse de Grammont
Captain of King's Guard
46th Street Theatre (Dec 06, 1939 - Oct 19, 1940)
Cast
Mme. La Comtesse du Barry
Aug 26, 1940 - Oct 02, 1940
Mme. La Comtesse du Barry
Oct 03, 1940 - Nov 02, 1940
Mme. La Marquisse Alisande de Vernay
Understudy:
Jack Stanton
(Harry Norton)
Royale Theatre (Oct 21, 1940 - Dec 12, 1940)
Cast
Mme. La Comtesse du Barry
Nov 04, 1940 - Nov 16, 1940
Mme. La Comtesse du Barry
Nov 18, 1940 - Dec 12, 1940
music by Cole Porter; lyrics by Cole Porter
Act 1
Sung By
Where's Louie?
Ensemble
Ev'ry Day's a Holiday
Harry Norton, Alice Barton and Ensemble
It Ain't Etiquette
His Most Royal Majesty, The King of France and Vi Hennessey
When Love Beckoned
Mme. La Comtesse du Barry
Come On In
Mme. La Comtesse du Barry and Ensemble
Dream Song
Four Internationals
Mesdames and Messieurs
Dames de la Coeur
Gavotte
Alice Barton and Ensemble
But in the Morning, No!
Mme. La Comtesse du Barry and His Most Royal Majesty, The King of France
Do I Love You
Alex Barton and Mme. La Comtesse du Barry
Do I Love You
(Reprise)
Mme. La Comtesse du Barry and Zamore
DuBarry Was a Lady
Entire Company
Act 2
Sung By
Give Him the Oo-La-La
Mme. La Comtesse du Barry
Well, Did You Evah!
Alice Barton and Harry Norton
It Was Written in the Stars
Alex Barton and Ensemble
L'Apres Midi d'un Boeuf
Charley and Zamore
Katie Went to Haiti
Mme. La Comtesse du Barry and Ensemble
Katie Went to Haiti
(Reprise)
Alex Barton and Mme. La Comtesse du Barry
Friendship
Mme. La Comtesse du Barry and His Most Royal Majesty, The King of France
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