Shows · Call Me Madam

Call Me Madam

Opened 1950

644 performances

Musical, Golden Age

Once President Harry S. Truman named Washington party-giver Perle Mesta Ambassador to Luxembourg, the foundation was laid for a musical-comedy satire that would kid politics, foreign affairs, and the familiar sight of the comically gauche American abroad.

Music: Irving Berlin
Lyrics: Irving Berlin
Book: Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse

Productions2 productions: 1 on Broadway, 1 in the West End

1950

Imperial TheatreBroadway Original, opened October 12, 1950, directed by George Abbott

644 performances

1952

ProductionLondon Opened September 11, 1950

Songs14 songs

The Hostess With the Mostes’ on the Ball, Can You Use Any Money Today?, Marrying for Love, It’s a Lovely Day Today, They Like Ike, The Best Thing for You, You’re Just in Love, Mrs. Sally Adams, Washington Square Dance, Lichtenburg, The Ocarina, The Best Thing for You Would Be Me, Something to Dance About, Once Upon a Time Today

Recordings 3 recordings

1950

Call Me Madam (1950 Decca studio cast) Decca Records DL-5304, released 1950

United States

1995

Call Me Madam (1995 New York cast) DRG Records 94761, released 1995

United States

2001

Call Me Madam (1950 Decca studio cast) Decca Records 110521, released May 15, 2001

United States

Licensing 2 entries

US	Concord Theatricals Concord Theatricals	available
UK	Concord Theatricals Concord Theatricals	available

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