The Desert Song
MusicalOperettaOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Nov 30, 1926
Closing Date
Jan 07, 1928
Performances
471
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Open Date: Nov 30, 1926
Close Date: Jan 07, 1928
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
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Theatres
Casino Theatre
(Nov 30, 1926 - Oct 1927)
(Nov 30, 1926 - Oct 1927)
Century Theatre
(Oct 10, 1927 - Nov 1927)
(Oct 10, 1927 - Nov 1927)
Imperial Theatre
(Nov 02, 1927 - Jan 07, 1928)
(Nov 02, 1927 - Jan 07, 1928)
Description
An operetta in two acts
Setting
Northern Africa.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by J. J. Shubert; Theatre Leased by Shubert Theatre Corporation (Lee and J. J. Shubert, Directors)Produced by Laurence Schwab and Frank MandelMusic by Sigmund Romberg; Book by Otto Harbach, Oscar Hammerstein II and Frank Mandel; Musical Director: Hilding Anderson and Oscar Bradley; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and Otto Harbach; Featuring songs with lyrics by Edward SmithBook directed by Arthur Hurley; Musical Numbers Staged by Robert ConnellyScenic Design by Woodman Thompson; Modern costumes designed by Vyvyan Donner; Costume Design by Mark MooringGeneral Manager: Charles L. Hertzman; Company Manager: Roy SeibertStage Manager: O. J. Vanasse; Assistant Stage Mgr: Talbot VaughnPress Representative: Milton RaisonSoldier of the French Legion/Member of the Red Shadow's BandNative DancerSoldier of the French Legion/Member of the Red Shadow's BandNative DancerNative DancerSoldier of AliSoldier of AliSoldier's Wife/Lady of the Brass KeyFrench Girl/Spanish Cabaret GirlFrench Girl/Spanish Cabaret GirlSoldier of AliNative DancerSoldier of the French Legion/Member of the Red Shadow's BandNative DancerSoldier of AliSoldier of the French Legion/Member of the Red Shadow's Band
Casino Theatre (Nov 30, 1926 - Oct 1927)
Cast
Soldier's Wife/Lady of the Brass Key
Native Dancer
Native Dancer
French Girl/Spanish Cabaret Girl
Native Dancer
Century Theatre (Oct 10, 1927 - Nov 1927)
Imperial Theatre (Nov 02, 1927 - Jan 07, 1928)
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SongsAct 1Sung BySid El Kar and RiffsRed Shadow, Sid El Kar and RiffsCaptain Paul Fontaine and SoldiersSusanSoldiers' WivesMargot Bonvalet and EnsembleMargot Bonvalet and Soldiers' WivesPierre Birabeau and Margot BonvaletCaptain Paul Fontaine, Margot Bonvalet, Pierre Birabeau and EnsembleIt
(lyrics by Edward Smith)Benjamin Kidd, Susan and GirlsPierre Birabeau and Margot BonvaletAct 2Sung ByClementina and GirlsClementina and GirlsOne Good Boy Gone Wrong
(lyrics by Edward Smith)Benjamin Kidd and ClementinaAli Ben Ali and MenSid El Kar and MenOne AlonePierre Birabeau and MenThe Sabre SongMargot BonvaletFarewellRiffsAll Hail to the GeneralMargot Bonvalet, Captain Paul Fontaine, General Birabeau and GirlsLet's Have a Love AffairBenjamin Kidd, Susan and Girls
Theatre Owned / Operated by J. J. Shubert; Theatre Leased by Shubert Theatre Corporation (Lee and J. J. Shubert, Directors)
Produced by Laurence Schwab and Frank Mandel
Music by Sigmund Romberg; Book by Otto Harbach, Oscar Hammerstein II and Frank Mandel; Musical Director: Hilding Anderson and Oscar Bradley; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and Otto Harbach; Featuring songs with lyrics by Edward Smith
Book directed by Arthur Hurley; Musical Numbers Staged by Robert Connelly
Scenic Design by Woodman Thompson; Modern costumes designed by Vyvyan Donner; Costume Design by Mark Mooring
General Manager: Charles L. Hertzman; Company Manager: Roy Seibert
Stage Manager: O. J. Vanasse; Assistant Stage Mgr: Talbot Vaughn
Press Representative: Milton Raison
Soldier of the French Legion/Member of the Red Shadow's Band
Native Dancer
Soldier of the French Legion/Member of the Red Shadow's Band
Native Dancer
Native Dancer
Soldier of Ali
Soldier of Ali
Soldier's Wife/Lady of the Brass Key
French Girl/Spanish Cabaret Girl
French Girl/Spanish Cabaret Girl
Soldier of Ali
Native Dancer
Soldier of the French Legion/Member of the Red Shadow's Band
Native Dancer
Soldier of Ali
Soldier of the French Legion/Member of the Red Shadow's Band
Casino Theatre (Nov 30, 1926 - Oct 1927)
Cast
Soldier's Wife/Lady of the Brass Key
Native Dancer
Native Dancer
French Girl/Spanish Cabaret Girl
Native Dancer
Century Theatre (Oct 10, 1927 - Nov 1927)
Imperial Theatre (Nov 02, 1927 - Jan 07, 1928)
Act 1
Sung By
Sid El Kar and Riffs
Red Shadow, Sid El Kar and Riffs
Captain Paul Fontaine and Soldiers
Susan
Soldiers' Wives
Margot Bonvalet and Ensemble
Margot Bonvalet and Soldiers' Wives
Pierre Birabeau and Margot Bonvalet
Captain Paul Fontaine, Margot Bonvalet, Pierre Birabeau and Ensemble
It
(lyrics by Edward Smith)
(lyrics by Edward Smith)
Benjamin Kidd, Susan and Girls
Pierre Birabeau and Margot Bonvalet
Act 2
Sung By
Clementina and Girls
Clementina and Girls
One Good Boy Gone Wrong
(lyrics by Edward Smith)
(lyrics by Edward Smith)
Benjamin Kidd and Clementina
Ali Ben Ali and Men
Sid El Kar and Men
One Alone
Pierre Birabeau and Men
The Sabre Song
Margot Bonvalet
Farewell
Riffs
All Hail to the General
Margot Bonvalet, Captain Paul Fontaine, General Birabeau and Girls
Let's Have a Love Affair
Benjamin Kidd, Susan and Girls
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