SWINGIN’ ON A STAR (The Johnny Burke Musical) A musical revue in 2 acts, 7 scenes; Book by Michael Leeds, based on the songs of Johnny Burke. Lyrics by Johnny Burke. Music by Johnny Burke, Erroll Garner, Robert Haggart, Arthur Johnston, James Monaco, Harold Spina and Jimmy Van Heusen. Written and directed by Michael Leeds. Choreographed by Kathleen Marshall. Music Box Theatre October 22, 1995 - (97 perfs) SYNOPSIS The fabulous songs of Johnny Burke are here perfectly woven into various settings and scenes as if they always belonged there. We move from a smoky 1920s Chicago Speakeasy, where we hear such songs as "Dr. Rhythm" and "What's New" to the Bowery for the classic "Pennies From Heaven and others. The ever popular "Your Hit Parade" takes us into the 1930s, segueing into a World War II USO show for several songs including "Personality" and culminating with the Academy Award Winning "Swinging on a Star." The journey continues to a glittering ballroom for the immortal "Imagination" and then takes us into the world of Paramount's Hope/Crosby/Lamour Road Movies and the songs they made famous. The evening ends in the Starlight Supperclub, high atop Manhattan, with a celebration of Burkes genius. CAST: 3 men, 4 women SCENES AND SETTINGS Act 1 Scene 1: Speakeasy, Chicago Scene 2: Depression, the Bowary Scene 3: Radio Show, New York City Scene 4: USO Show, the Pacific Islands Act 2 Scene 1: Ballroom, Hotel Roosevelt, Akron, Ohio Scene 2: Road to Paramount Studios, Hollywood Scene 3: Supper Club, the Present MUSICAL NUMBERS: ACT 1 Scene 1 • "You're Not the Only Oyster in the Stew" (Music by Harold Spina.) • "Chicago Style" (from the film Road to Bali) (Music by Jimmy Van Heusen.) • "Ain't It a Shame About Mame" (from the film Rhythm on the River) (Music by James Monaco.) • "What's New" (Music by Robert Haggart.) • "Doctor Rhythm" (dropped from the film Doctor Rhythm) (Music by James Monaco.) The Waiter: Mame: Escort: Cleo: Jeannie: Flora: Ben:
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