Call Me Mister
MusicalRevueOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Apr 18, 1946
Closing Date
Jan 10, 1948
Performances
734
MusicalRevueOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: Apr 18, 1946
Close Date: Jan 10, 1948
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
National Theatre
(Apr 18, 1946 - Jul 19, 1947)
(Apr 18, 1946 - Jul 19, 1947)
Majestic Theatre
(Jul 21, 1947 - Oct 04, 1947)
(Jul 21, 1947 - Oct 04, 1947)
Plymouth Theatre
(Oct 06, 1947 - Jan 10, 1948)
(Oct 06, 1947 - Jan 10, 1948)
Description
"Call Me Mister" played a total of 734 performances over the course of its run, with over 500 performances at the National Theatre. The performance count at each venue is undiscovered.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert OrganizationProduced by Melvyn Douglas and Herman LevinMusic by Harold Rome; Lyrics by Harold Rome; Sketches by Arnold Auerbach; Additional Sketches by Arnold B. Horwitt; Musical Director: Lehman Engel; Music arranged by Ben Ludlow; Assistant Music Arranger: Charles Huffine and Julian Work; Choral arrangements by Lehman EngelDirected by Robert H. Gordon; Musical Staging by John WrayScenic Design by Lester Polakov; Costume Design by Grace HoustonGeneral Manager: Phil AdlerMusic Contractor: Morris StonzekPress Representative: Dorothy Ross; Advertising: Lawrence WeinerA WaitressThe WaveCustomerThe GrandmotherMrs. WinthropThe HostessEx-G.I.Ex-G.I.The Boy's MatesOther Truck DriverSales ClerkThe BrotherApplicantCigarette GirlSales ClerkApplicantEx-G.I.CorporalThe MarineBillSpecialty DancerEx-G.I.Wally WilsonMember of TrioBalletA G.I.Boy (Ballet)Ex-G.I.A SoldierMaster SergeantMulveyThe SailorBarberLucille's FatherRepresentative SnideSenator's Song SingerEx-G.I.MerryweatherThe SoldierThe Lieutenant, j.g.A CaptainPartner for the HostessG.I. JoeThe VeteranEx-G.I.Man (Second Couple)BalletA CivilianBoy (Ballet)Partner for the HostessCanteen GirlSales ClerkEx-G.I.A CivilianBoy (Ballet)Member of TrioBalletUnderwear ModelGirl (Ballet)A CivilianSales ClerkApplicantUnderwear ModelWoman (Second Couple)BalletA WACGirl (Ballet)A WACGirl (Ballet)Ex-G.I.AckermanTed (#2)Canape GirlThe WacSales ClerkThe Brother's WifeA Young WifeEx-G.I.Paul RevereStoverRepresentative GumbleSenator's Song SingerThe Young SisterLucilleSpecialty DancerSales ClerkApplicantCapt. BainesLouSales ClerkThe UncleA Young HusbandSenator DibbleEx-G.I.SoldierA G.I.Ex-G.I.The Boy's MatesSales ClerkApplicantEx-G.I.The Boy's MatesDental OfficerMacSales ClerkArthur BensonWoman (First Couple)BalletA WACGirl (Ballet)Underwear ModelGirl (Ballet)Ex-G.I.Man (First Couple)BalletA G.I.Boy (Ballet)Partner for the HostessEx-G.I.SamDoverA SoldierPartner for the HostessEx-G.I.The Boy's MatesOther Truck DriverSales ClerkThe ButlerApplicantGroverThe MarineFloorwalkerMikeSenator BurbleSenator's Song SingerEx-G.I.The Boy (Ballet)A CivilianMenu GirlSales ClerkThe SisterApplicantSales ClerkApplicantMember of TrioBalletUnderwear ModelGirl (Ballet)Sales ClerkApplicantEx-G.I.Hygiene OfficerTed (#1)ForemanA G.I.Boy (Ballet)Ex-G.I.The BoyLottieThe TenderneckA WACLucille's MotherEx-G.I.The Boy's MatesOther Truck DriverSales ClerkThe FatherApplicantSales ClerkEx-G.I.The Boy's MatesOther Truck DriverSales ClerkApplicantEx-G.I.The Boy's MatesSales ClerkThe Sister's HusbandApplicantEx-G.I.Bill WilsonInsurance OfficerPop HigginsPloverEx-G.I.Truck DriverA Man
National Theatre (Apr 18, 1946 - Jul 19, 1947)
Cast
A Waitress
The Wave
Customer
The Grandmother
Mrs. Winthrop
The Hostess
Sales Clerk
The Mother
Applicant
Grover
The Marine
Floorwalker
Mike
Senator Burble
Senator's Song Singer
Ex-G.I.
A Civilian
Underwear Model
Ex-G.I.
The Boy's Mates
Sales Clerk
Applicant
Majestic Theatre (Jul 21, 1947 - Oct 04, 1947)
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert OrganizationPlymouth Theatre (Oct 06, 1947 - Jan 10, 1948)
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert OrganizationCast
Announcer
Mike
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Songsmusic by Harold Rome; lyrics by Harold RomeAct 1Sung ByOpening NumberSergeant, Soliders, Sailors, Canteen Girls and MarinesGoing Home TrainEx-GIsAlong With MeThe Boy, The Boy's Mates, The Girl and The Girl's Co-WorkersSurplus BluesA WaitressThe Drug Store SongThe Boy, Girl (Ballet), Pop Higgins, Boy (Ballet), First Couple, Second Couple and TrioThe Red Ball ExpressTruck Driver, Other Truck Drivers and ForemanMilitary Life (The Jerk Song)The Sailor, The Soldier, The Marine, The Wave, The Wac and The TenderneckCall Me MisterThe Marine, Floorwalker, Customers, Sales Clerks, Underwear Models, The WACs, The GIs and The CiviliansAct 2Sung ByYuletide, Park AvenueThe Grandmother, The Butler, The Uncle, The Sister, The Sister's Husband, The Brother, The Brother's Wife, The Father, The Mother, The Young Sister and The Lieutenant, j.g.When We Meet AgainThe Girl, The Girl (Ballet), The Girls, The Boy (Ballet) and The BoysThe Face on the DimeA ManHis Old ManThe Girl and The BoySouth America, Take It AwayThe Hostess and The Hostess' PartnersThe Senators' Song
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Awards
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization
Produced by Melvyn Douglas and Herman Levin
Music by Harold Rome; Lyrics by Harold Rome; Sketches by Arnold Auerbach; Additional Sketches by Arnold B. Horwitt; Musical Director: Lehman Engel; Music arranged by Ben Ludlow; Assistant Music Arranger: Charles Huffine and Julian Work; Choral arrangements by Lehman Engel
Directed by Robert H. Gordon; Musical Staging by John Wray
Scenic Design by Lester Polakov; Costume Design by Grace Houston
General Manager: Phil Adler
Music Contractor: Morris Stonzek
Press Representative: Dorothy Ross; Advertising: Lawrence Weiner
A Waitress
The Wave
Customer
The Grandmother
Mrs. Winthrop
The Hostess
Ex-G.I.
Ex-G.I.
The Boy's Mates
Other Truck Driver
Sales Clerk
The Brother
Applicant
Cigarette Girl
Sales Clerk
Applicant
Ex-G.I.
Corporal
The Marine
Bill
Specialty Dancer
Ex-G.I.
Wally Wilson
Member of Trio
Ballet
A G.I.
Boy (Ballet)
Ex-G.I.
A Soldier
Master Sergeant
Mulvey
The Sailor
Barber
Lucille's Father
Representative Snide
Senator's Song Singer
Ex-G.I.
Merryweather
The Soldier
The Lieutenant, j.g.
A Captain
Partner for the Hostess
G.I. Joe
The Veteran
Ex-G.I.
Man (Second Couple)
Ballet
A Civilian
Boy (Ballet)
Partner for the Hostess
Canteen Girl
Sales Clerk
Ex-G.I.
A Civilian
Boy (Ballet)
Member of Trio
Ballet
Underwear Model
Girl (Ballet)
A Civilian
Sales Clerk
Applicant
Underwear Model
Woman (Second Couple)
Ballet
A WAC
Girl (Ballet)
A WAC
Girl (Ballet)
Ex-G.I.
Ackerman
Ted (#2)
Canape Girl
The Wac
Sales Clerk
The Brother's Wife
A Young Wife
Ex-G.I.
Paul Revere
Stover
Representative Gumble
Senator's Song Singer
The Young Sister
Lucille
Specialty Dancer
Sales Clerk
Applicant
Capt. Baines
Lou
Sales Clerk
The Uncle
A Young Husband
Senator Dibble
Ex-G.I.
Soldier
A G.I.
Ex-G.I.
The Boy's Mates
Sales Clerk
Applicant
Ex-G.I.
The Boy's Mates
Dental Officer
Mac
Sales Clerk
Arthur Benson
Woman (First Couple)
Ballet
A WAC
Girl (Ballet)
Underwear Model
Girl (Ballet)
Ex-G.I.
Man (First Couple)
Ballet
A G.I.
Boy (Ballet)
Partner for the Hostess
Ex-G.I.
Sam
Dover
A Soldier
Partner for the Hostess
Ex-G.I.
The Boy's Mates
Other Truck Driver
Sales Clerk
The Butler
Applicant
Grover
The Marine
Floorwalker
Mike
Senator Burble
Senator's Song Singer
Ex-G.I.
The Boy (Ballet)
A Civilian
Menu Girl
Sales Clerk
The Sister
Applicant
Sales Clerk
Applicant
Member of Trio
Ballet
Underwear Model
Girl (Ballet)
Sales Clerk
Applicant
Ex-G.I.
Hygiene Officer
Ted (#1)
Foreman
A G.I.
Boy (Ballet)
Ex-G.I.
The Boy
Lottie
The Tenderneck
A WAC
Lucille's Mother
Ex-G.I.
The Boy's Mates
Other Truck Driver
Sales Clerk
The Father
Applicant
Sales Clerk
Ex-G.I.
The Boy's Mates
Other Truck Driver
Sales Clerk
Applicant
Ex-G.I.
The Boy's Mates
Sales Clerk
The Sister's Husband
Applicant
Ex-G.I.
Bill Wilson
Insurance Officer
Pop Higgins
Plover
Ex-G.I.
Truck Driver
A Man
National Theatre (Apr 18, 1946 - Jul 19, 1947)
Cast
A Waitress
The Wave
Customer
The Grandmother
Mrs. Winthrop
The Hostess
Sales Clerk
The Mother
Applicant
Grover
The Marine
Floorwalker
Mike
Senator Burble
Senator's Song Singer
Ex-G.I.
A Civilian
Underwear Model
Ex-G.I.
The Boy's Mates
Sales Clerk
Applicant
Majestic Theatre (Jul 21, 1947 - Oct 04, 1947)
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization
Plymouth Theatre (Oct 06, 1947 - Jan 10, 1948)
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization
Cast
Announcer
Mike
music by Harold Rome; lyrics by Harold Rome
Act 1
Sung By
Opening Number
Sergeant, Soliders, Sailors, Canteen Girls and Marines
Going Home Train
Ex-GIs
Along With Me
The Boy, The Boy's Mates, The Girl and The Girl's Co-Workers
Surplus Blues
A Waitress
The Drug Store Song
The Boy, Girl (Ballet), Pop Higgins, Boy (Ballet), First Couple, Second Couple and Trio
The Red Ball Express
Truck Driver, Other Truck Drivers and Foreman
Military Life (The Jerk Song)
The Sailor, The Soldier, The Marine, The Wave, The Wac and The Tenderneck
Call Me Mister
The Marine, Floorwalker, Customers, Sales Clerks, Underwear Models, The WACs, The GIs and The Civilians
Act 2
Sung By
Yuletide, Park Avenue
The Grandmother, The Butler, The Uncle, The Sister, The Sister's Husband, The Brother, The Brother's Wife, The Father, The Mother, The Young Sister and The Lieutenant, j.g.
When We Meet Again
The Girl, The Girl (Ballet), The Girls, The Boy (Ballet) and The Boys
The Face on the Dime
A Man
His Old Man
The Girl and The Boy
South America, Take It Away
The Hostess and The Hostess' Partners
The Senators' Song
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