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Second Little Show
Opened 1930
63 performances
Revue, Early
A follow-up to the hit intimate revue The Little Show, this sequel features a series of sophisticated sketches and musical numbers satirizing contemporary life, romance, and society. Though it lacked the spark of the original, it showcased the emerging songwriting talents of Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz.
- Music
- Arthur Schwartz
- Lyrics
- Howard Dietz
Productions1 on Broadway
The Second Little Show is a musical revue with lyrics by Howard Dietz and music mostly by Arthur Schwartz. Produced by William A. Brady, Jr. and Dwight Deere Wiman, in association with Tom Weatherly, the Broadway production opened at the Royale Theatre on September 2, 1930 and closed in October 1930, after 63 performances. Directed by Wiman and Monty Woolley and choreographed by Dave Gould, with scenic design by Jo Mielziner, the cast included Jay C. Flippen, Gloria Grafton, and Al Trahan. This was the second in a series of Little Shows, notable for the song "Sing Something Simple" with words and music by Herman Hupfeld, introduced by Ruth Tester. Other songs include "I Like Your Face" (orig…
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