Take the Air
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Nov 22, 1927
Closing Date
May 19, 1928
Performances
206
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: Nov 22, 1927
Close Date: May 19, 1928
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
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Theatres
Waldorf Theatre
(Nov 22, 1927 - Apr 1928)
(Nov 22, 1927 - Apr 1928)
Earl Carroll Theatre
(Apr 16, 1928 - May 19, 1928)
(Apr 16, 1928 - May 19, 1928)
Description
A musical in two acts and a prologue
Setting
Texas and Long Island
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PeopleProduced by Gene BuckMusic by Dave Stamper; Book by Anne Caldwell and Gene Buck; Lyrics by Anne Caldwell and Gene Buck; Musical Director: Charles Drury; Additional numbers by James Hanley, Russell J. Robinson, Willard Robison, Al Dubin, Con Conrad and Abner SilverDirected by Alexander Leftwich; Entire production under the direction of Gene Buck; Musical Staging by Ralph ReaderScenic Design by William Oden Waller; Costume Design by Charles LeMaire, Cora MacGeachy and Evelyn McHorterEnsemble
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SongsAct 1Sung ByAll Aboard for Times SquareGloria, Marguerite and GirlsSilver WingsCaptain Halliday and AviatorsThe Wild and Woolly WestLillian "Baby" Bond, Cowboys and GirlsCarmelaSenorita Carmela Cortez and EnsembleCarmen Has Nothing on MeGoldie and GirlsMaybeLillian "Baby" Bond and Happy HokumBroncho Liz, Cowboys and GirlsTake the AirSenorita Carmela Cortez and AviatorsAct 2Sung ByAviation BalletLillian "Baby" Bond and GirlsTango EspagnolSenorita Carmela Cortez and Senor Jose(On) A Pony for Two
(music by James Hanley)Lillian "Baby" Bond, Happy Hokum, Sergeant Mooney, Goldie and GirlsLullabyBroncho LizWe'd Rather Dance Than EatGene Buck DancersJapanese MoonLillian "Baby" Bond and GuestsSenorita Carmela Cortez and Happy Hokum
Produced by Gene Buck
Music by Dave Stamper; Book by Anne Caldwell and Gene Buck; Lyrics by Anne Caldwell and Gene Buck; Musical Director: Charles Drury; Additional numbers by James Hanley, Russell J. Robinson, Willard Robison, Al Dubin, Con Conrad and Abner Silver
Directed by Alexander Leftwich; Entire production under the direction of Gene Buck; Musical Staging by Ralph Reader
Scenic Design by William Oden Waller; Costume Design by Charles LeMaire, Cora MacGeachy and Evelyn McHorter
Ensemble
Act 1
Sung By
All Aboard for Times Square
Gloria, Marguerite and Girls
Silver Wings
Captain Halliday and Aviators
The Wild and Woolly West
Lillian "Baby" Bond, Cowboys and Girls
Carmela
Senorita Carmela Cortez and Ensemble
Carmen Has Nothing on Me
Goldie and Girls
Maybe
Lillian "Baby" Bond and Happy Hokum
Broncho Liz, Cowboys and Girls
Take the Air
Senorita Carmela Cortez and Aviators
Act 2
Sung By
Aviation Ballet
Lillian "Baby" Bond and Girls
Tango Espagnol
Senorita Carmela Cortez and Senor Jose
(On) A Pony for Two
(music by James Hanley)
(music by James Hanley)
Lillian "Baby" Bond, Happy Hokum, Sergeant Mooney, Goldie and Girls
Lullaby
Broncho Liz
We'd Rather Dance Than Eat
Gene Buck Dancers
Japanese Moon
Lillian "Baby" Bond and Guests
Senorita Carmela Cortez and Happy Hokum
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