Bells Are Ringing

Bells Are Ringing

Bells Are Ringing

Book and Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Music by Jule Styne

Entire Original Production Directed by Jerome Robbins
Dance and Musical Numbers of Original Production Staged by Jerome Robbins and Bob Fosse
Produced on the Broadway Stage by The Theatre Guild

Bells Are Ringing

Bells Are Ringing

Book and Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Music by Jule Styne

Entire Original Production Directed by Jerome Robbins
Dance and Musical Numbers of Original Production Staged by Jerome Robbins and Bob Fosse
Produced on the Broadway Stage by The Theatre Guild

Overview

This charming romantic comedy follows the exploits of Ella, a telephone answering service operator with a fascination for her client's private lives. At Susanswerphone, Ella uses a variety of voices and personae to keep herself entertained. As she follows the lives of her customers, Ella becomes inextricably involved with a handsome playwright, a fledgling record company, and a dangerous crime ring. Bells Are Ringing is a delightful showcase for a singing comedienne, filled with heart and humor. The tuneful score, with lyrics by Comden & Green, features some of Jule Styne's most popular songs, including "Just in Time," "The Party's Over," "Long Before I Knew You" and "Better Than a Dream."

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Details

  • Genre: Romantic Comedy
  • Time Period: 1950s
  • Cast Attributes: Expandable casting, Flexible cast size, Room for Extras, Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences

Authors

Adolph Green

Adolph Green (1914-2002) was an award-winning screenwriter, librettist and lyricist, co-writing with his longtime creative partner, Betty Comden. Comden and Green had a groundbreaking partnership of over 60 years, winning Tony Awards for their lyrics and/or librettos for Appl ...

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Betty Comden

Betty Comden (1917-2006) was an award-winning screenwriter, librettist and lyricist, co-writing with her longtime creative partner, Adolph Green. Comden and Green had a groundbreaking partnership of over 60 years, winning Tony Awards for their lyrics and/or librettos for Appl ...

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Jule Styne

Jule Styne (1905-1994) made Broadway sing for 50 years with shows including High Button Shoes; Gentlemen Prefer Blondes; Hazel Flagg; Gypsy; Peter Pan; Bells Are Ringing; Do Re Mi; Subways Are For Sleeping; Funny Girl; Fade Out-Fade In; Hallelujah, Baby!; The Red Shoes; and D ...

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