Bare Facts of 1926

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Bare Facts of 1926 is a Broadway musical revue with lyrics by Henry Myers, music by Charles M. Schwab, and a book by Stuart Hamill. It premiered on July 16, 1926, at the Triangle Theatre, and closed on October 1, 1926, after a total 107 performances.[1][2]

The show was directed and produced by Kathleen Kirkwood.[1] The production initially had an opening date of July 8, which was pushed back for unknown reasons.[3] It opened at midnight on July 16, causing some sources to list its debut date as July 17.[4][5][6]

Cast

(as per BroadwayWorld)[7]

  • Joseph Battle
  • Michael Burroy
  • Mary Doerr
  • Stephen Draper[7][8]
  • Sydney Haygooni
  • Gladys James[9]
  • Lorette Hurley
  • Rupert Lucas
  • Frank Marshall
  • Irene Messmer[9]
  • Nina Navarre
  • Lucy Parker
  • Roberta Pierre
  • Lidmilla Sperantseva[9]
  • Amey Steere
  • Courtenay Travers
  • Mel Tyler

Synopsis

The show consisted of two acts and 25 scenes.[5] One scene, "Beautiful Schubert Poses of My Dreams", involved caricatures of other currently running musical comedies, which were put on by scantily clad cast members.[10]

Songs

Reception

References

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