Shows · Strike Up the Band
Strike Up the Band
Opened 1930
191 performances
Musical, Early
Strike Up the Band is a 1927 musical with a book by Morrie Ryskind, lyrics by Ira Gershwin and music by George Gershwin. It first ran as a satirical show in Philadelphia that year, unsuccessfully, and on Broadway in 1930 after the original book by George S.
"New and Novel Musical Play": the show's own period marketing line.
- Music
- George Gershwin
- Lyrics
- Ira Gershwin
- Book
- Morrie Ryskind
Productions1 on Broadway
1930
191 performances
Songs5 songs
I Mean to Say, Soon, Strike Up the Band, Mademoiselle in New Rochelle, I’ve Got a Crush on You
Recordings 1 recording
Licensing 2 entries
| US | Concord Theatricals Concord Theatricals | available |
| UK | Concord Theatricals Concord Theatricals | available |
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