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Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Lorenz Hart
Book by Rodgers & Hart
Adapted by John Guare
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Critic Quotes
"The show is charming, the numbers sizzle, what more can you ask?"
The Cincinnati Enquirer, 1998
"BABES IN ARMS is almost too enjoyable for a theatergoer's good!"
Ben Brantley, The New York Times, 1999
"A score that is altogether superb...fresh, youthful, and utterly captivating."
The New York Times, 1937
"Pace, humor and presence that belies its age...there hasn't been a musical written in this decade with anywhere near as many first class numbers."
The Day, 1986
"BABES IN ARMS contains more than its fair share of superb Richard Rodgers’ tunes, as well as a reminder that Lorenz Hart was perhaps Broadway’s supreme lyricist."
What's On Stage, 2007
"It is cheering to rediscover the authentic joys of this 1937 Rodgers and Hart musical. An exhilarating hymn to youth... Hart's acerbic wit perfectly counterpoints Rodgers' innate romanticism, and his lyrics are a triumph of ingenious wordplay."
Michael Billington, The Guardian, 2007
"A pleasant outing featuring one of Broadway's most memorable scores." — Jonas Schwartz
Jonas Schwartz, Theatermania, 2003
Rental Materials
| Rehearsal Set (22 Books, 1 Logo CD) |
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20 Libretto/vocal Books
| 1 Logo CD
| 2 PIANO CONDUCTOR SCORE
| | | | Orchestration Package (18 Books) |
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1 PIIANO I
| 1 PIANO CONDUCTOR SCORE
| 1 PIANO II
| 1 REED I (Flute and Piccolo)
| 1 REED II (Oboe and English Horn)
| 1 REED III (Alto Sax, Flute, Clarinet)
| 1 REED IV (Alto Sax and Clarinet)
| 1 REED V (Tenor Sax and Clarinet)
| 1 REED VI (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassett Horn [Opt.])
| 1 TRUMPET I
| 1 TRUMPET II
| 1 TRUMPET III
| 1 TROMBONE
| 1 DRUMS/PERCUSSION (1 Player - see list below)
| 1 VIIOLIN I (Divisi)
| 1 VIOLIN II (Divisi)
| 1 CELLO (Divisi)
| 1 BASS
| | | | Libretto/Vocal Books 10 pack |
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10 Libretto/vocal Books
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Writer's Notes
Ray Heatherton, "It was very exciting: hearing and seeing that fabulous score come alive, having the thrill of introducing 'Where Or When' in the first eight minutes of the show, being the first 'Funny Valentine' (my character's name was 'Valentine'). Our cast included Alfred Drake, Mitzi Green, a chorus boy named Dan Dailey who later became a star, the Nicholas Brothers who were then appearing at the Cotton Club, though they were both just kids, and my future wife. What else do I remember about BABES IN ARMS? Coming fresh from radio where I had been singing with some modest success to audition for the new Rodgers and Hart musical; walking through the stage door in Shubert Alley, backstage of the Shubert Theatre; presenting myself to the stage manager and waiting for my cue to go out on the big, bare stage; looking out on a sea of blackness, where we all know the monsters who devour poor performers like me dwell. The stage manager announced my name and I stepped out of the wings, hat in had (my security blanket) and sang a ballad -- I don't remember which one. Then a voice from the back asked if I had a rhythm number. I responded with an old Rodgers and Hart tune, 'I've Got Five Dollars' from one of their earlier shows. When I finished my songs a voice said, 'Thank you very much' and I walked off -- not knowing whether they liked me or despised me. As I got to the wings, little Larry Hart, who had run from the audience up the side aisle to backstage, grabbed me by the arm and with great enthusiasm said, 'You're the one we want, now don't ask for too much money, you're great!' -- the most beautiful words I ever heard!"
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1. Overture (The Orchestra, Emma and Nat Blackstone, and Maizie and Dan Lamar)
5. Babes In Arms (Reprise) (Gus and Dolores)
