Shows · The Most Happy Fella

The Most Happy Fella

Opened 1956

676 performances

Musical, Golden Age

The Most Happy Fella is a 1956 musical with a book, music, and lyrics by Frank Loesser. The story, about a romance between an older man and younger woman, is based on the 1924 play They Knew What They Wanted by Sidney Howard.

"Frank Loesser": the show's own period marketing line.

Music: Frank Loesser

Productions3 on Broadway

1956

Imperial TheatreBroadway Original, opened May 3, 1956, directed by Joseph Anthony

676 performances

1979

Majestic TheatreBroadway Revival, opened October 11, 1979, directed by Jack O'Brien

53 performances

1992

Booth TheatreBroadway Revival, opened February 13, 1992, directed by Gerald Gutierrez

229 performances

Recordings 3 recordings

1991

The Most Happy Fella (Original Broadway Cast) Sony Broadway S2K-48010, released November 15, 1991

United States

1992

The Most Happy Fella RCA Victor 09026-61294-2, released 1992

2000

The Most Happy Fella (2000 Studio Cast) TER CDTER3 1260, released August 8, 2000

United States

Licensing 1 entry

Music Theatre International The Most Happy Fella matched on title alone: a lead, not a confirmed licensor

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