Dames at Sea is a musical with book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller and music by Jim Wise, coming to Broadway. Previews begin 24th September 2015 at Helen Hayes Theatre on Broadway.
First Preview Sep 24, 2015
Opening Night Oct 22, 2015
Helen Hayes Theatre on Broadway
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The musical is a parody of large, flashy 1930s Busby Berkeley-style movie musicals in which an understudy steps into a role on Broadway and becomes a star. It originally played Off-Off-Broadway in 1966 at the Caffe Cino, starring newcomer Bernadette Peters and then played Off-Broadway beginning in 1968 for a successful run. The show has enjoyed a London run, a television adaptation and a number of revivals.
The Story is:
In the early 1930s, a Broadway musical is in rehearsal. Mona Kent is its temperamental diva star, Joan a wise-cracking chorus girl, and Hennesy the producer/manager/director. The naive Ruby arrives from Utah, with “nothing but tap shoes in her suitcase and a prayer in her heart”,determined to be a Broadway star. She promptly faints into the arms of Dick, a sailor and aspiring song writer (“It’s You”). Ruby gets a job in the chorus, but Hennesy informs the cast that the theater must be torn down, and they must find another place for the show. Joan and Lucky, another sailor and her former boyfriend, renew their romance (“Choo-Choo Honeymoon”) while Ruby admits her feelings for Dick (“The Sailor of My Dreams”). Dick and Lucky persuade their Captain to volunteer the use of their ship (“Dames at Sea”). Mona recognizes the Captain as a former boyfriend (“The Beguine”). When Mona kisses Dick, to persuade him to give her one of his songs, Ruby sees and is despondent (“Raining In My Heart”). Dick explains the misunderstanding and the couple make up (“There’s Something About You”). While rehearsing on the actual ship, Mona becomes sea sick (“The Echo Waltz”); Ruby steps in to save the show and becomes a star (“Star Tar”). The three couples decide to marry (“Let’s Have A Simple Wedding”).
Cast: TBA
Creative Team
Book by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller
Music by Jim Wise
Lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller
Vocal arrangements by Rob Berman
Dance arrangements by Rob Berman
Directed by Randy Skinner
Choreographed by Randy Skinner
Scenic Design by Anna Louizos
Costume Design by David C. Woolard
Lighting Design by Ken Billington
Sound Design by Scott Lehrer
Musical Supervisor: Rob Berman
Casting: Binder Casting
Press Representative: Polk & Co.
