The Boys from Syracuse
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Nov 23, 1938
Closing Date
Jun 10, 1939
Performances
235
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Setting
The Temple of Justice, Ephesus. The House of Antipholus. A square.
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PeopleProduced by George AbbottMusic by Richard Rodgers; Lyrics by Lorenz Hart; Book by George Abbott; Based on the play "The Comedy of Errors" by William Shakespeare; Vocal arrangements by Hugh Martin; Music orchestrated by Hans Spialek; Musical Director: Harry S. LevantDirected by George Abbott; Choreographed by George BalanchineBusiness Manager: Carl Fisher and Charles HarrisConducted by Harry S. LevantAssistant to Mr. Balanchine: David Jones and Duke McHale; Assistant to Mr. Mielziner: George Jenkins; Press Representative: Barclay McCarty and Ted GoldsmithSingerDancerDancerMerchant of EphesusMaskSingerDancer
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Songsmusic by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Lorenz HartAct 1Sung ByI Had TwinsSinging Policeman, Another Policeman and EnsembleDear Old SyracuseDromio of Syracuse and Antipholus of SyracuseWhat Can You Do with a ManLuce and Dromio of EphesusFalling in Love with LoveAdriana and LadiesThe Shortest Day of the YearAntipholus of Ephesus, Assistant Courtezan and PolicemenThis Can't Be LoveLuciana and Antipholus of SyracuseLet Antipholus InEntire CompanyAct 2Sung ByLadies of the EveningSinging Policeman, Another Policeman, Policemen and CourtezansHe and SheLuce and Dromio of SyracuseYou Have Cast Your Shadow on the SeaLuciana and Antipholus of SyracuseCome with MeSinging Policeman, Antipholus of Ephesus, Another Policeman, Angelo and SingersBig BrotherDromio of EphesusSing for Your SupperAdriana, Luciana, Luce and LadiesOh, Diogenes!Luce
Produced by George Abbott
Music by Richard Rodgers; Lyrics by Lorenz Hart; Book by George Abbott; Based on the play "The Comedy of Errors" by William Shakespeare; Vocal arrangements by Hugh Martin; Music orchestrated by Hans Spialek; Musical Director: Harry S. Levant
Directed by George Abbott; Choreographed by George Balanchine
Business Manager: Carl Fisher and Charles Harris
Conducted by Harry S. Levant
Assistant to Mr. Balanchine: David Jones and Duke McHale; Assistant to Mr. Mielziner: George Jenkins; Press Representative: Barclay McCarty and Ted Goldsmith
Singer
Dancer
Dancer
Merchant of Ephesus
Mask
Singer
Dancer
music by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Lorenz Hart
Act 1
Sung By
I Had Twins
Singing Policeman, Another Policeman and Ensemble
Dear Old Syracuse
Dromio of Syracuse and Antipholus of Syracuse
What Can You Do with a Man
Luce and Dromio of Ephesus
Falling in Love with Love
Adriana and Ladies
The Shortest Day of the Year
Antipholus of Ephesus, Assistant Courtezan and Policemen
This Can't Be Love
Luciana and Antipholus of Syracuse
Let Antipholus In
Entire Company
Act 2
Sung By
Ladies of the Evening
Singing Policeman, Another Policeman, Policemen and Courtezans
He and She
Luce and Dromio of Syracuse
You Have Cast Your Shadow on the Sea
Luciana and Antipholus of Syracuse
Come with Me
Singing Policeman, Antipholus of Ephesus, Another Policeman, Angelo and Singers
Big Brother
Dromio of Ephesus
Sing for Your Supper
Adriana, Luciana, Luce and Ladies
Oh, Diogenes!
Luce
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