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Musical Revue / Cabaret, Satire/Political Satire / 3w, 3m
Sketches by Moss Hart Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
This Depression-era musical revue features Moss Hart's sharp, witty and hilarious sketches, peppered with Irving Berlin songs, ranging from wry to satiric to poignant.
Considered a masterpiece of that specialized genre known as the topical revue, As Thousands Cheer inspired some of Hart's best solo work as a comedy writer and afforded Berlin the opportunity to pen some of Broadway's greatest musical gems.
It was the Depression era version of Saturday Night Live and The Daily Show. Moss Hart's sketches were sharp, witty and hilarious and Irving Berlin's songs ranged from wry to satiric to poignant. Their inspiration? The newspaper headlines of the day, from affairs to society photos and advice to the lovelorn; even comic strips and the weather report were fair game! A cast that included Clifton Webb, Ethel Waters and Marilyn Miller impersonated the likes of Joan Crawford, the Hoovers, John D. Rockefeller, Mahatma Gandhi and Josephine Baker for over 400 performances beginning in September of 1933.
A successor to Moss and Berlin’s Face the Music, As Thousands Cheer opened on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre on September 30, 1933. Featuring several hit songs, including “Heat Wave”, “Easter Parade” and “Harlem on my Mind”, the show was a hit, running for 400 performances.
PRINCIPALS 3 Women 3 Men CHARACTERS Langley – A butler Mr. Andrews Mrs. Andrews Gertrude – A Pomeranian Mr. Hoover Mrs. Hoover Frank – A moving man Barbara Hutton 2 Suitors The Chauffeur The Weathercaster Joan Crawford Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Will Hays Representative of England Representative of Italy Representative of Germany Representative of France The Statue of Liberty John D. Rockefeller, Sr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.'s Children The Radio Announcer Monsieur Peppiton – The famous chef Mr. Williams Mrs. Williams Miss Williams – their daughter Opera Singer Mahatma Gandhi Aimee Semple McPherson The Director The Camera Operator A Native Customers A Bellboy Mrs. Fisher – The housekeeper Ella – A scrubwoman Aggie – A chambermaid Henry – A waiter A Window Cleaner Josephine Baker Her Personal Secretary The King The Queen The Prince of Wales The Prime Minister The Gossip Columnist
ENSEMBLE “The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Chorus”
The original 1933 production employed a cast that numbered nearly 50 while the 1998 revival used a cast of only 6. The rousing success of both productions indicates that this topical revue can be produced on as large or as intimate a scale as you wish. A minimum of 6 actors is needed.
The original 1933 production employed a cast that numbered nearly 50, while the 1998 revival used a cast of only 6. The rousing success of both productions indicates that this topical revue can be produced on as large or as intimate a scale as you wish. A minimum of 6 actors is needed.
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“Charming, delightful, witty, trenchant... as fresh and relevant today as it was in 1933.” – American Arts Today
“[Moss Hart's sketches are] so sharply barbed that [they] seem daring even now.” – Sun Sentinel, January 01, 2001
“It deserves thousands of cheers!” – Palm Beach Daily News, January 01, 2001
“This charming, delightful, witty, trenchant satire on the press and society is as fresh and relevant today as it was in 1933.” – American Arts Today, January 01, 1998
1. “Man Bites Dog” – Reporter, Editor, Chorus, All 2. “How's Chances?” – Suitors, Chauffer, Barbara, 3. “Heat Wave” – Newscaster, Men 4. “Debts” – Englishman, Italian, German, Frenchman, All, Statue Of Liberty 5. “Lonely Heart” – Lonely Woman 6. “The Funnies” – Man 7. “Easter Parade” – Gentleman, Men, Women 8. “Metropolitan Opening” – All 9. “Supper Time” – Woman 10. “Our Wedding Day” – Bridesmaids, Ushers, All, Groom, Bride 11. “Harlem On My Mind” – Josephine 12. “Through A Key Hole” – Gossip Columnist, All, Women, 13. “Finale – Not For All The Rice In China” – All
Full Orchestration Piano Bass
28 Libretto Vocal 1 Piano Vocal
1 Bass 1 Logo Pack
28 Libretto Vocal 1 Piano Vocal 1 Logo Pack
Moss Hart (1904-1961) began his career as a playwright, director and producer in 1930 when, with George S. Kaufman, he wrote Once in a Lifetime. Subsequent Kaufman and Hart successes include Merrily We Roll Along, You Can't Take It With You and The Man Who Came To Dinner, amo ...
With a life that spanned more than 100 years and a catalogue that boasts over 1,000 songs, Irving Berlin (1888-1989) epitomized Jerome Kern’s famous maxim that “Irving Berlin has no place in American music – he is American music.” Berlin wrote scores to 13 Broadway musicals, ...
Moss Hart, Irving Berlin
Multiple Authors
by George S. Kaufman, Irv...
George S. Kaufman, Irving Berlin
by Multiple Authors