Babes in Arms
29 May - 7 July
Festival Theatre
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Lorenz Hart
Book by George Oppenheimer
Adapted by Martin Connor
Presented by Arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of R & H Theatricals of New York.
Photography by Hugo Glendenning
One of the most successful partnerships in the history of the Broadway musical, Rodgers and Hart influenced the sound of theatre throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Strewn with classic numbers, including ‘My Funny Valentine’, ‘Johnny One Note’ and ‘The Lady is a Tramp’, Babes in Arms was their most hit-laden score and one of musical comedy’s finest.
High-spirited and zany, this is the original ‘Let’s put on a show, right here in the barn!’ show-biz musical. A group of aspiring young performers working in a rundown provincial theatre strike out by staging their own show and, against all odds, prepare to take it to Broadway.
With breathtaking choreography and an astonishing number of show-stopping songs peppering its gloriously ditzy story, Babes in Arms fizzes with vitality and energy. Rodgers and Hart’s collaborations include Pal Joey, The Boys from Syracuse, A Connecticut Yankee and On Your Toes.
Please be aware Lorna Luft will not be appearing Monday 11 or Tuesday 12 June. Catherine Terry will be taking the role of Mrs Phylis Owen for these performances.
Pre-show Talk - Wednesday 13 June 6.00pm - FREE but book in advance 01243 781312
Open University Previews 2007 - Offering dramatically reduced prices for the first three performances of this production.
Co-producers and sponsors
Supported by the Babes in Arms Commissioning Circle
Last performance |
Audio described |
Signed |
Preview |
Spirit FM Preview |
Press night |
School's Matinee |
Charity Performance |
Post-show Talk |
No discount avaliable for this production.
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What a great week it has been for deliciously daft musicals. First came the tongue in cheek but oddl...Charles Spencer - The Daily Telegraph
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After the camp absurdities of The Drowsy Chaperone, it is cheering to rediscover the authentic joys ...Michael Billington - The Guardian -
Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's 1937 show, a huge Broadway hit in its day, has never had a West En...Sam Marlowe - The Times
Information
- This production has wheelchair access
- Post show meals are available
Click for more information - Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins
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